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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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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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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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