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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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How Much Is the 3D Printing Industry Really Worth in 2025?

These top eight 3D printing market research reports differ widely — what’s behind the big gaps and which report should you follow?

by Carolyn Schwaar May 19, 2025
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AMOS, a Military-Developed FDM Can Soon Be Yours

New made-in-America desktop FDM start-up offers military-proven, ruggedized 3D printers aimed at fast part delivery anywhere.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 18, 2025
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How to 3D Print Metal: 10 Ways

For professionals and hobbyists, metal 3D printing has never been more accessible. Find the way to 3D print metal that works best for your application.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 17, 2025
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How Much Does a 3D Printed House Cost?

3D printed houses are popping up all around the globe, but are they the solution to housing prices? Let's take a look.

May 16, 2025
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A Closer Look at Shining’s New “Reverse Engineering” 3D Scanner

With up to a 0.005 mm accuracy, the OptimScan Q12 is Shining 3D's most accurate scan tool to date.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 14, 2025
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Autodesk Fusion: What’s New & Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of Autodesk Fusion to download for free? Check out our updated article to see what your options are.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 14, 2025
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Our 10 Favorite Photogrammetry Software Tools & How to Pick the Right One

Check out our choice of photogrammetry software available right now for virtual reality, gaming, mapping, construction, defense, and so much more!

by Carolyn Schwaar May 13, 2025
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Top Markforged 3D Printing Services for Carbon Fiber Nylon Parts

Get Markforged-quality 3D printed continuous carbon fiber nylon parts without buying the printer at these top services.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 10, 2025
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The New Standard
3MF File Format – All You Need to Know

We’re saying it — STL files are obsolete. Learn what the 3MF file format is and how it's key to better 3D prints.

May 8, 2025
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Ineffective Investment
The German Military Is Wasting Millions on 3D Printers

A German government report says the military doesn't have spare part design data or manufacturing rights, but is buying 3D printers anyway.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 8, 2025
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U.S. Army’s New Right-to-Repair Mandate Could Ignite Demand for 3D Printed Spare Parts

The U.S. military's growing additive manufacturing capability may soon be put into action producing myriad spare parts to boost force readiness.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 6, 2025
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New Calibration Cube Ensures 3D Printed Part Accuracy Across Printers

This new and novel low-cost quality assurance cube is a promising accuracy protocol for point-of-care 3D printing and beyond.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 2, 2025
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Inside the Garage Resurrecting Vintage Motorcycles with Metal 3D Printing

One small motorcycle garage in Pennsylvania is a glimpse into the future of metal additive manufacturing adoption across any machine shop.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 28, 2025
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Quick Start Guide to Resin 3D Printing for Beginners & Pros

Whether you want to 3D print at home or at work, there's a resin 3D printing technology, printer, and service right for you.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 25, 2025
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Autodesk’s New Netfabb 2026: All You Need to Know

What you need to know about Netfabb to prep, test, and optimize your 3D parts. Plus, all the updates in the new 2026 version.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 24, 2025
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Why Does Texas Get All the Cool 3D Printed Homes?

The Canyon Club is the newest project of Texas-based 3D printed home construction company Icon.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 24, 2025
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Binder Jetting 3D Printing – The Complete Guide

Learn everything you need to know about binder jetting 3D printing technology and printers for metals, polymers, ceramics, sand, and more. Plus binder jetting services.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 23, 2025
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Metal FDM
Quick Start Guide to 3D Printing with Metal Filament

Solid metal parts at a fraction of the cost compared to industrial metal 3D printing methods. Learn how to 3D print with metal filament in our updated guide.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 22, 2025
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American Manufacturers: Buy a 3D Printer or a 3D Printing Company?

U.S.-based space manufacture Momentus opted not to just buy 3D printers from Velo3D, it saw a much bigger opportunity.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 17, 2025
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Additec’s New Fusion S Joins a Surge in Small, Affordable Metal 3D Printer Launches

Three small-build-volume metal laser powder bed fusion 3D printers have launched in the past month. See how they stack up and who they are designed for.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 16, 2025
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