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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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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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3D Printed Metal on the Moon
NASA Plans New Metal 3D Printing for Propulsion, Spaceflight

A new research institute is tasked with broadening the use of 3D printed metal parts on rockets, Moon and Mars outposts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 16, 2023
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Battlefield Tested
Militaries Worldwide Leverage 3D Printing to Enhance Readiness, Enable Repairs

From frontline replacement parts to quick-build bunkers, the military relies on 3D printing to get the job done faster, better, and anywhere.

Apr 14, 2023
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Tomorrow's 3D Innovations
3D Printing Inspiration from Design Award Finalists

The additive manufacturing industry's most renowned design competition focuses on 3D printing for a sustainable tomorrow.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 6, 2023
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3D Printing in Space
Relativity Space Launches World’s First 3D Printed Rocket

Manufactured with custom-built metal 3D printers in California, Terran 1 is 85% 3D printed and features nine 3D printed rocket engines.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 23, 2023
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Better Than Metal
High-Performance 3D Printing Materials Guide

From PEEK to carbon-fiber nylon, learn how to select the right engineering-grade, high-temperature 3D printing polymer for your manufacturing application.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 22, 2023
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Top Industry Data
Who’s Buying Professional 3D Printers & For What? 2023 Market Report

The annual Ampower survey and analysis reveals additive manufacturing to top $20 billion by 2027. Plus, trends and consumer preferences for printers and technologies.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 20, 2023
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Say Ahh!
The Best Intraoral Dental Scanners

Oral scanning is quickly replacing molding for accurate impressions in digital dentistry. How do you make the switch and which dental scanner is right for you?

Mar 17, 2023
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Cura Update to 5.3 – New Features & Hidden Gems

UltiMaker's Arjen Dirks walks you through how to get the most out of the latest version of Cura, including multi-material interlocking, tree supports, and recommended settings.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 15, 2023
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Dental for Beginners
3D Systems’ New Entry-Level Dental 3D Printer Aims to Expand Access

3D Systems launches the NextDent LCD1, a small desktop-size dental 3D printer, along with a washing and curing station.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 14, 2023
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Advice & Advisors
Top Additive Manufacturing Consultants & Advisors Answer: Why Move to AM?

Figuring out whether 3D printing is the right technology for your business, which machines to buy, and how to make it pay off is no easy task. Look to these top industry experts for actionable guidance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 23, 2023
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Close the Loop!
3D Printing From Plastic Waste: 12 Successful Recycling Projects

12 successful projects that prove 3D printing with post-consumer plastic waste is a viable solution for getting plastic out of the environment while making something beneficial.

Feb 22, 2023
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