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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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Cura 5.5 Release
New Cura 5.5 Makes UltiMaker Printers 50% Faster

UltiMaker's Chief of Cura opens up about speed, algorithm advancements, and groundbreaking engine plugins.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 10, 2023
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Print A Spare
3D Printing Vastly Lowers Auto Repair Costs, So Why Can’t You Use It?

Collision repair shops have the potential to 3D print any part for virtually any car, but a lack of industry certifications stand in the way, for now.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 6, 2023
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Jewelry for the Masses
3D Systems’ New Wax 3D Printer Brings Faster Mass-Customization to the Jewelry Market

Wax pattern printing for high-volume jewelry manufacturers from 3D Systems is now twice as fast and twice as detailed.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 5, 2023
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Cool Material for Hot Ends
The Best Polycarbonate 3D Printers

The complete updated buyer’s guide to the best polycarbonate 3D printers, plus learn how to 3D print better with PC.

Sep 27, 2023
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Strong & Versatile
3D Printing Steel – The Ultimate Guide

Metal 3D printing with pure steel and steel alloys produces strong, functional mechanical and industrial parts. Learn how.

Sep 25, 2023
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Plastic & Metal
Your Polymer SLS 3D Printer Can Now Print Metal Parts

Printer makers collaborate with Headmade Materials on printing metal in standard selective laser sintering 3D printers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 18, 2023
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Off to the Laces!
3D Printed Shoes: The Cream of the Crop

Where fashion, function, and sustainability converge, big brands and start-ups embrace 3D printed shoes, blending style and innovation.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 13, 2023
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Customized Healthcare
AI & 3D Scanning Automates, Accelerates Prosthetic Customization

3D scanners plus AI are bringing more patient-specific care options to a wide range of healthcare applications.

Sep 11, 2023
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Metal Shed
Get Massive Metal Parts 3D Printed for Industry

MX3D's new MX Metal AM System can 3D print 6-meter-wide metal parts to replace casting and forging in many applications.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 5, 2023
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Butterfly Inspired
Gyroid Lattices in 3D Printing – The Ultimate Guide

Prized for their unique mechanical, geometric, and physical properties, designing with gyroid lattice structures makes your 3D printed parts lighter, smaller, and cheaper to manufacture. Learn how!

Aug 24, 2023
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Quick Draw
3D Printed Gun Models Boost Custom Holster Business

The accessibility and speed of in-house 3D printing is transforming this family-owned Texas custom gun holster company.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 24, 2023
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The Giant Ginger
What Would You Print With A Large-Format Pellet 3D Printer Under $10K?

New 3D printer maker aims to open the door to the use of additive manufacturing in everyday life.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 22, 2023
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Another Win for Pellets
Parts 3D Printed with PLA Pellets, Just as Good as PLA Filament

Considering the switch to 3D printing with pellets or chopped-up PLA scrap? New research shows there’s no reason to worry about part quality.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 18, 2023
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Designing the Future
Computational Design in 3D Printing for Mass-Customization

Pair artificial intelligence and algorithmic software with 3D printing and you have the potential to easily and economically personalize all types of products.

Aug 15, 2023
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Sustainable Approach
Not Your Parents’ Wooden Chair

3D printed, made-to-order, 50% recycled wood, and 100% recycleable is the furniture for a new generation.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 14, 2023
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High Heat, Low Price
Airwolf 3D Launches Its Largest Rugged FDM

American made Evo 2X is twice the size of the company's Evo 22 with solid engineering designed to run 100+ hours at a time.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 2, 2023
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Use as Perscribed
3D Printing Patient-Specific Medical Models Just Got Easier

US FDA approves cloud-based AI software solution for creating personalized 3D anatomical models used in diagnostics and surgical planning.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 1, 2023
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Production 3D Printing
Metal Binder Jetting 3D Printing: Desktop Metal vs. HP vs. Markforged

Learn all you need to know about binder jetting metal 3D printing: The technologies, top 3D printers, and 3D printing services.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 27, 2023
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New, Hot, & Huge
New PowerPrint FDM Boasts 10.5 Cubic Meter Build Chamber

One of the largest enclosed FDM 3D printer currently on the market, the PowerPrint from KraussMaffei can deliver huge carbon fiber nylon parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 26, 2023
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Construction 3D Printing
3D Printed School in Ukraine, the First of Many

Construction 3D printing may prove vital to reconstruction of homes and infrastructure in Ukraine.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 26, 2023
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