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Carolyn Schwaar

Carolyn Schwaar is All3DP’s senior editor and a journalist with more than 25 years of experience covering technology, startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Since joining All3DP in 2020, she has written across the full breadth of 3D printing, including industrial additive manufacturing, desktop 3D printers, and hands-on product reviews. Her work covers 3D printing technologies, emerging applications, materials, software, workflows, business trends, and interviews with leading industry experts.

Her reporting helps engineers, designers, manufacturers, and 3D printing enthusiasts understand how 3D printing is evolving, what tools and materials are available, and where the technology is being applied.

Carolyn also has an additive manufacturing column in Forbes.com.

Reach out to Carolyn at pro@all3dp.com or connect via LinkedIn.

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The 3-in-1 M7 Pro
Etch 3D Designs Inside Crystal with this Kickstarter Hit that Carves & Engraves, Too

Mr Carve's new M7 Pro uses "cold" UV laser tech to deliver scorch-free results on everything from wood to glass to metal.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 18, 2025
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Lightweight Your Metal
Six Ways to 3D Print Aluminum Covering Every Budget & Application

From the most accessible methods of aluminum 3D printing to the most powerful industrial solutions, which one is right for you part?

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 14, 2025
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Simulate It!
New BambuStudio Build Simulation Set to Eliminate Failed Prints, Mostly

Bambu Lab and Helio Additive bring industrial-grade simulation and optimization tools to desktop FDM users.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 12, 2025
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Made for Pros
Bambu Lab Launches H2D Pro Today With Enterprise Security Features

New enterprise network security and fleet management software development support added to the H2D that you already know.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 11, 2025
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Spare Part Quick Fix
The UK Air Force Has a New Secret Weapon to Get Fighter Jets Back in the Air Faster

Air Force leaders say this breakthrough proves how 3D printing technology could transform military aircraft repair and maintenance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 11, 2025
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Chemically Resistant
Don’t Let Your 3D Prints Break Down: The Essential Guide to Resistant Filaments

3D printing pool toys, soap dishes, or motor oil funnels? Then you need to know which polymers are resistant to soaps, oils, fuels, chemicals & acids.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 8, 2025
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AI-Assisted Engineering
Generative Engineering: The AI-Powered Future of How Things Are Made

Explore and validate multiple design options with generative design software that uses AI to deliver alternatives. See which software fits your needs.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 7, 2025
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Goodbye Filament
3D Printing’s Pellet Revolution: Why Hobbyists Are Being Left Behind

3D printing with pellets and recycled shreds instead of filament can cut material costs up to 90%, but it's not ready for your desktop just yet.

Aug 4, 2025
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Come Fund Me!
Bambu Lab’s New Crowdfunding Platform Where Your Wildest 3D Print Idea Can Now Get Funded

Move over Kickstarter, Bambu Lab's MakerWorld platform has a new crowdfunding feature for your best 3D printing project.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 1, 2025
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You Can Drop It
Bambu Lab’s New PLA Tough+ Has 3x the Impact Strength of ABS, But There’s a Catch

From pickleball paddles to pet toys, Bambu Lab says you can now drop your PLA parts without worry with its impact-resistant new filament. Printing with it, though, may not be the PLA process you know.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 30, 2025
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Capture to Scan
RealityCapture is Now RealityScan, It’s Free, and Has Powerful New AI Features

With new AI-powered masking and a upgraded scan analysis tool, Epic's rebranded software makes it easier than ever to turn photos from your phone or drone into high-fidelity 3D models.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 24, 2025
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Performance on a Budget
Polymaker Challenges PEEK With Its New $66 High-Temperature Filament

Looking for PEEK-like strength and stiffness but with better heat resistance in a more affordable polymer, this new glass-fiber reinforced PPS could do the trick.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 23, 2025
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Fixture Future Secured
Fixturemate, Trinckle’s Fixture-Making Software, Now Exclusive to Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro

As Fixturemate moves from the cloud to Stratasys, fixture design becomes faster and more accessible, for GrabCAD Print Pro users.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 23, 2025
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Wireless & Wired
Shining 3D’s Handheld Rigil 3D Scanner Blends Laser & Infrared for About $5K

The EinScan Rigil wireless 3D scanner combines speed and detail for users who need to scan a wide variety of objects.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 17, 2025
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Battle for the Desktop
Why Bambu Lab’s Sub‑$3K Printers Are Crushing Industrial FDMs

Industrial 3D printer sales dip as cheaper high-quality consumer brands flip the script on traditional buying habits, say two new industry reports.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 17, 2025
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More Functional PP
Prusa Drops Tough PP Glass Fiber Filament — So What Can You Do With It?

Its latest functional upgrade to standard polypropylene is stiff, heat-resistant, and easier to print than you’d expect, says Prusa.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 15, 2025
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DIY SLS for Less
Can This Open-Source, Sub-$10K SLS Printer Bring Polymer Powder Tech to the Masses?

SLS4All’s Inova MK1 is cheap, hackable, and ready for classrooms, labs, and workshops. The question now is: Will users take the leap?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 9, 2025
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Strategy or Statement
Is Europe Finally Taking Additive Manufacturing Seriously? A New AM Manifesto States the Case

As global rivals invest heavily, Europe sets a new tone for coordinated action, but will real investment and quick political action follow?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 9, 2025
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Flexibility Upgrade
Up to Twice as Bouncy as TPU, Siraya Tech Launches Rebound PEBA 95A

Siraya Tech expands its flexible material portfolio with a nylon-elastomer filament that delivers higher rebound, reduced weight, and enhanced chemical resistance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 7, 2025
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Be a Bambu Farmer
Bambu Lab’s New, Free Print Farm Software Streamlines Multi-Printer Management

Bambu Farm Manager offers a native, cloud-free solution for managing large printer fleets over local networks—designed for environments where control and security matter.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 4, 2025
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