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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.

Featured image of Bambu Lab’s New PLA Tough+ Has 3x the Impact Strength of ABS, But There’s a Catch
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
Featured image of Prusa Drops Tough PP Glass Fiber Filament — So What Can You Do With It?
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
Featured image of Up to Twice as Bouncy as TPU, Siraya Tech Launches Rebound PEBA 95A
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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Featured image of Bambu Lab’s New, Free Print Farm Software Streamlines Multi-Printer Management
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
Featured image of The Manufacturer’s Guide to MJF from Prototypes to End-Use Parts
Polymer Powder to Part
The Manufacturer’s Guide to MJF from Prototypes to End-Use Parts

A straightforward guide to the benefits and tradeoffs of MJF for those sourcing 3D printed parts for functional use. We cover the tech, parts, services, and printers.

Jul 3, 2025
Featured image of Meet Praxitron, a New Independent Dual-Extruder 3D Printer on Kickstarter
Double the Nozzles
Meet Praxitron, a New Independent Dual-Extruder 3D Printer on Kickstarter

Praxitron offers speed and multi-material flexibility wrapped in a sleek, fully assembled design, all for less than competing IDEX models.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 2, 2025
Featured image of Phillips Bets on Blue-Laser DED from Meltio to Expand Defense Manufacturing
Blue Lasers, Big Impact
Phillips Bets on Blue-Laser DED from Meltio to Expand Defense Manufacturing

Touted as safer, faster, and easier to maintain, blue-laser DED and CNC hybrid tech could change how the defense industry thinks about medium- to large-scale metal part production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 1, 2025
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Why Reinvent the Wheel
Meet HP’s New 3D Scanner, Which Might Look Familiar

The new HP DesignScan brings established Creaform technology to HP's product lineup, reflecting a strategic move to expand its role in the digital manufacturing ecosystems.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 1, 2025
Featured image of UltiMaker Offers $4K Educator Grants, New Nebula AI Platform to Expand 3D Printing in Classrooms
AI Teaching Assistant
UltiMaker Offers $4K Educator Grants, New Nebula AI Platform to Expand 3D Printing in Classrooms

Aiming to expand access to 3D printing for K–12 educators and student, UltiMaker announces grants and new AI-powered Nebula platform.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 30, 2025
Featured image of New Stainless Steel Filament Simplifies Metal 3D Printing on Desktop FDMs
Print Real Metal
New Stainless Steel Filament Simplifies Metal 3D Printing on Desktop FDMs

UltiMaker talks with All3DP on why it selected this new metal filament for its material library and the benefits it offers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 27, 2025
Featured image of Can’t Sell Your 3D Prints on Etsy Anymore? MyMiniFactory May Have the Answer
Licensed to Print
Can’t Sell Your 3D Prints on Etsy Anymore? MyMiniFactory May Have the Answer

As Etsy cracks down on sellers of licensed 3D prints, MyMiniFactory is stepping up with a program to verify designers and makers, and sell prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 26, 2025
Featured image of Bambu Lab’s Stock-Up-On-Filament Sale Ends July 15
Fill Up on Filament
Bambu Lab’s Stock-Up-On-Filament Sale Ends July 15

Savings up to 35% on a wide variety of filament is a great deal, especially if tariffs on China kick back in again.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 25, 2025
Featured image of Prusa Launches Sustainable, Stainable Wood-Like Filament in Chocolate Brown
It's Not Really Plastic?
Prusa Launches Sustainable, Stainable Wood-Like Filament in Chocolate Brown

Fill your print room with the pleasant scent of wood — not chocolate, unfortunately — with this PLA filled with wood-waste particles.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 25, 2025
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