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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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Massive Metal Prints
WAAM! What Is Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing?

Take a look at the surging interest in wire arc additive manufacturing technology, who's using it, and the latest WAAM 3D printers on the market.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 6, 2024
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DfAM Focus
nTop Design Summit at Rapid + TCT Features Autodesk, Ansys, Hexagon, EOS, & Materialise

Design software thought leaders gather in L.A. ahead of Rapid + TCT 2024 to discuss the untapped opportunities in computational design.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 6, 2024
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Ready for Liftoff!
Start-Up Landr Launches a Truly Budget-Friendly Industrial 3D Printer

Frustrated by the high price of industrial FDM 3D printers, this 3D printing service built its own and now you can have one, too. Check out the tech specs and price.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 4, 2024
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Support Ticket
Customer Service from 3D Printer Brands: Who Excels in Support and Repairs?

Which companies offer the better options for pre- and post-purchase customer support, refunds, and repairs?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 4, 2024
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Young Spitfire
Passion Transformed This 3D Printing Venture Into a Multi-Million Dollar Enterprise

UK-based Ryse 3D has become the top supplier of 3D printed automotive parts for the hypercar industry one job at a time.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 31, 2024
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Atlascan Max & Marvelscan
Hexagon Debuts Feature-Packed, Handheld Industrial 3D Scanners

Software maker Hexagon ventures into 3D scanning hardware with two new handheld, wireless tools promising ease-of-use for wide-ranging industries.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 28, 2024
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Big & Toasty
BigRep Gets Hot with New High-Temp 3D Printers

Producing industrial parts in materials from carbon-fiber PEKK to PEEK, these new FDMs take aim at aerospace and automotive applications.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 28, 2024
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Strike a Pose!
Top 20: Best 3D Animation Software (Some Are Free)

Check out the best 3D animation software for 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation to bring your 3D models to life in animated movies and games. Some are free.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 27, 2024
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Toward Greener Products
Autodesk’s Free Fusion Add-On Calculates the Sustainability of Your Design as You Design It

Make data-backed sustainability decisions in your product design with real-time carbon footprint analysis.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 23, 2024
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Stunt or Strong
Is Carbon-Fiber PLA Pointless?

If you infuse one of the weakest 3D printing plastics with bits of one of the most durable materials, do you actually get a stronger result?

by Carolyn Schwaar May 22, 2024
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Bricks Reimagined
3D Printed Terracotta Bricks Steal the Spotlight at Chelsea Flower Show

New “green medal” environmental prize at world-renown show goes to low-carbon footprint garden with 3D printed terracotta planters.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 21, 2024
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Everything You Can Print With
10 Most Used Metal 3D Printing Materials

There’s much more to metal 3D printing than stainless steel and aluminum. In fact, there are 10 most used materials for an ever-growing range of applications.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 17, 2024
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Material Frontiers
Composite Materials: Driving 3D Printing to End-Use, Mass Production Parts

New insights into investment & growth opportunities in the additive manufacturing market for composite materials, 3D printers, and services.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 10, 2024
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Everything You Can Print With
Top 20 Most Popular 3D Printing Filament Types Compared

Learn which material properties each 3D printing filament has and how to pick the right one for the job.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 7, 2024
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Turning Passion into Profit
James Birkett Built a 3D Printing Business From His Living Room. You Can, Too

Expert advice on turning your 3D printing experience into a thriving 3D printing service business.

May 6, 2024
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From Concept to Commerce
10 Entrepreneurs Who Made 3D Printing Pay Off

Get inspired by 10 small business owners who turned their ideas for 3D printed products into thriving companies, offering unique & innovative solutions.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 29, 2024
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UltiMaker Industrial
Industrial Gets Affordable With UltiMaker’s New Factor 4 3D Printer

UltiMaker’s new FDM aims to fill a gap in 3D printing between consumer and industrial machines, marrying ease-of-use with engineering-grade materials.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 22, 2024
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Formlabs Form 4
Formlabs’ New Resin 3D Printer Is Five-Times Faster

At under $5K, the new Form 4 from Formlabs may set a new benchmark in resin 3D printing accessibility for professionals.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 17, 2024
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Filament for Future
Print Smarter, Print Greener: How Eco-Friendly Filament Can Boost Your Business

Taking steps to reduce plastic waste is not only environmentally friendly, but a savvy business practice, too, as more consumers seek out companies making a commitment to sustainability.

Apr 15, 2024
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Hyper Sonic
Is High-Speed PLA Just a Gimmick?

Is it worth paying more for high-speed PLA than regular PLA, or is it more marketing than material science?

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 11, 2024
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