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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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3D Printability Check
Can I 3D Print This?

Software uncovers the 3D-printability of your product and whether or not it makes financial sense to switch from traditional manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 25, 2023
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MedTech 3D
3D Printing Casts, Braces & Orthotics

From knee braces to wrist supports, here's how to custom-fit 3D printed braces for yourself or orthotics for your patients with accessible and affordable digital manufacturing technologies.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 18, 2023
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Additive Arts
Landmark Martin Luther King Jr. Bronze Statue Made Possible by 3D Printing

Love it or hate it, the 2023 Boston Commons statue "The Embrace" is a triumph of 3D printing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 21, 2023
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Sustainability Within Reach
New Suite of Machines to Recycle 3D Prints Back into Filament, Under $5K

The new Polystruder plastic shredder is the first of four units to help you save as much as 70% on filament, while keeping plastic out of landfills.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 19, 2023
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Oh My! Omega I60
BCN3D’s New Fortified FDM Promises to Deliver Affordable Fixtures & Tools

The purpose-driven Omega I60 from BCN3D aims to take over the shop floor with focused materials and a new heated chamber. Specs & Price.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 16, 2023
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Lattice Advantage
3D Printing Lattice Structures – The Ultimate Guide

Move beyond infills to lattices for lighter weight, better functioning 3D printed parts and products. Learn the techniques and the top software tools.

Jun 15, 2023
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Leading the Industry
The 10 Most Innovative 3D Printing Companies of 2023

Advancements in additive manufacturing take all forms, but these 10 innovators are pushing the industry forward unlike any others.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 14, 2023
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Material Primer
Metal Powder for Metal 3D Printing – Buyer’s Guide

Learn all you need to know about how to buy metal powder for your 3D printer, plus the top metal power vendors.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 9, 2023
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Get to Know Wax
Solidscape Launches Small, Affordable Wax 3D Printer for Jewelers

Delivering highly detailed wax models in an easy-to-operate package, the Muse brings the benefits of 3D printed wax models to independent jewelers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 6, 2023
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Printing Policy
Finally, an Official Guide to 3D Printing Safety

Everything a school, library, print lab, or business needs to know about operating 3D printers as safely as possible. 

by Carolyn Schwaar May 30, 2023
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Industrial Desktop FDM
UltiMaker’s New Method XL 3D Printer Poised to Rival Industrial FDMs

Method XL offers five times the print volume of the Method X, plus a heated bed. Get the Specs & Price.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 23, 2023
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Printing vs. Molding
At 1 Million Parts, Merit3D to Deliver the Largest 3D Print Order Ever

3D printing may not be cheaper than injection molding for mass production yet, but cost savings come from value-add innovations.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 22, 2023
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Additec's New Performance AMRC-P
3D Print Metal Replacement Parts for Industry Anywhere

The new metal factory-in-a-box 3D printing cell from Additec can produce iron, titanium, and copper parts as tall as a person in a day.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 18, 2023
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DfAM Toolbox
nTop Supercharges Its Design for 3D Printing Software in Version 4

What is nTop used for and is it worth the price? These answers and more are in our guide to nTop.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 9, 2023
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Now Even Zippier
Nexa3D’s New Resin XiP Pro Is Lightning Fast

Industrial throughput, detail, and volume in a desktop-size package sets the new Zip Pro apart from the pack.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 2, 2023
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New Life for Nylon
3D Printing Service Offers to Recycle Your Prototypes

Sculpteo launches Re-cycleo to provide customers with a better option than trash for unwanted prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 29, 2023
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EP-M400
Eplus3D Launches Another Quad-Laser Metal 3D Printer

Fast, powerful, and accurate; Eplus3D aims to break open production metal part applications with its latest metal 3D printer.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 28, 2023
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Japanese AM Epicenter
3D Printing Advanced Technology Center Opens in Japan to Spur Adoption of Additive Manufacturing

A new approach to the university AM lab sets out to be a learning resource and demonstration hub for the nation's manufacturers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 26, 2023
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Tech Meets Design
The Best of 3D Printing at Milan Design Week 2023

The use of 3D printers to create fascinating and inspiring products is expanding in the world of design.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 20, 2023
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Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing
7 Ways 3D Printing Helps You Become Sustainable

From lower waste to local production, 3D printing boasts some significant environmentally friendly attributes. Let’s look at how your business can go green with additive manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 20, 2023
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