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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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Real Resin Revolution
Best Resins for Dental 3D Printing

Learn what to look for in today’s dental resins for 3D printers and start producing your own dental models, surgical guides, gingiva masks, impression trays, and more.

Jan 17, 2024
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Inside Volkswagen’s 3D Printing School, Featuring Prusa

To stay on the cutting edge of manufacturing efficiency and innovation, Volkswagen trains creativity into its employees through 3D printing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 15, 2024
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Bambu Lab X1E Review: Hands-On With the Pro Edition

Putting the new Bambu Lab X1E to the test in our lab delivered the solid 3D printing experience we hoped for yet revealed flaws hampering hands-off part production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 9, 2024
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The Big Business of 3D Printed Lamps

Hundreds of thousands of 3D printed lighting fixtures are sold every year as easily customizable, locally manufactured, and sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing, plus they're beautiful.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 3, 2024
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Additive Manufacturing Outlook 2024, the Argument for Optimism

From increased adoption to a surge in production and a lower barrier to entry, discover why the demand for 3D printing is at an all-time high.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 28, 2023
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All the New Professional 3D Printers Launched in 2023

Keep up with all the newest 3D printers for professional and industrial additive manufacturing with our continuously updated guide to product launches.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 22, 2023
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The Best 3D Printers for Print Farms

Scaling your 3D printing to a business means more 3D printers. Learn which ones farm best and how can you keep your print farm producing efficiently.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 13, 2023
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Micro 3D Printing – The Ultimate Guide

Micro 3D printing – or more precisely, microscale additive manufacturing – is fueling a new miniaturization revolution in everything from microchips to medical devices.

Dec 7, 2023
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The Best Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) 3D Printers

Multi-material printing and double capacity are just two reasons you'd want a 3D printer with separate and independent extruders, but there are more. Check out our top picks.

Dec 5, 2023
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Complete Guide to Nylon PA12 3D Printing (SLS & MJF)

Unleash the power of nylon PA12 with SLS and MJF 3D printing that brings out the strength, durability, and appeal of this popular polymer.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 29, 2023
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Inside the FX10: Markforged’s New Next-Gen FDM 3D Printer

The FX10, Markforged's latest industrial FDM 3D printer, emerges to tackle the evolving challenges of factory-floor 3D printing with innovations in sensor technology, automation, and speed.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 22, 2023
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Top 3D Printers Launched at Formnext 2023

3D printer manufacturers wait all year to unveil their newest printers at the Formnext expo – this year's debuts did not disappoint.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 11, 2023
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A Guide For Buyers
Purchasing a 3D Printer — How to Get Your Boss’ Approval

An insider's 7-step roadmap to acquiring buy-in for the 3D printer tech your company needs. 

Nov 2, 2023
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Digital Inventory
Autentica’s Ambitious Goal: The Amazon for 3D Printing Digital Files

Could streaming digital files as NFTs solve the IP risks for global digital inventories and distributed additive manufacturing?

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 25, 2023
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Background Check to Buy a 3D Printer? New York’s Attempted Crackdown on Ghost Guns

Proposed bill A8132 calls for background checks when purchasing a 3D printer, and joins other recent bills targeting 3D printed guns.

Oct 18, 2023
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Mini Factory
New Automated Print-Farm-in-a-Box From Mosaic

The Array is a four-printer cabinet with robotic part removal and 32-material availability for 24/7 production 3D printing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 16, 2023
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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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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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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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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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