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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 Printed Basketball Debuts at NBA All-Star Weekend

Wilson's airless basketball prototype may be the first of many innovative twists on the company's traditional sports equipment.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 20, 2023
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Application Focus
The Best 3D Printers for Jigs, Fixtures & Shop Aides

Dozens of 3D printers produce great manufacturing tools, but which is best for you? Get buying advice from one of the industry's top 3D printer experts.

Feb 16, 2023
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Mechanical 3D Prints: Best 3D File Sites for Engineers

From robots and hinges to gears and drill guides, here are the best sites to find 3D files for mechanical parts for your designs or to 3D print.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 15, 2023
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Intelligent 3D Printing
New AI Tool Aims To Watch & Fix Your 3D Prints in Real Time

AI for 3D printing promises real-time print process monitoring and on-the-fly adjustments for perfect prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 9, 2023
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Dentures for the Masses
Ready-to-Wear Dentures from the 3D Printer

Made with a new biocompatible resin material in realistic color and tooth detail, 3D printed permanent dentures aim to reduce cost, speed availability.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 8, 2023
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UltiMaker Launches S7 for 3D Printing Power Users

Exclusive interview with UltiMaker CTO reveals the innovations behind the company’s updated flagship FDM 3D printer.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 24, 2023
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Eliminate Inventory
Top Digital Warehouse Platforms for Spare Part 3D Printing

Physical spare part storage is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Find a digital warehouse solution to help you shorten supply chains, eliminate part obsolescence, cut costs, and minimize lead times.

Jan 18, 2023
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2023 TIPE Conference on Additive Manufacturing Features More Than 150 Speakers, and It’s Free

Thousands are expected to attend TIPE, the 3D printing industry virtual event and career fair featuring the top names in additive manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 15, 2023
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From Waste to Wonder
3D Printing Filament From Fishnets Aims to Save the Ocean

Recycling the plastic from abandoned commercial fishing nets into a material to 3D print with gives consumers and companies a new path to sustainability.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 13, 2023
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Nothing Else Like It
The Best Ceramic 3D Printers for Technical Ceramics

Deepen your understanding of technical ceramics and why 3D printing is the fasting growing method of manufacturing ceramic parts and products.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 11, 2023
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Formlabs’ Automation Ecosystem Turns Your Resin Printer into a Part Factory

Formlabs releases a new hardware and software solution for automated, high-volume, 24/7 part production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 4, 2023
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Become a 3D Printing Pro
Jobs in Additive Manufacturing: How to Get One

Job boards, plus 3D printing certificate programs, university degrees in additive manufacturing, and free online self-study ops round out our guide to gaining 3D printing expertise and putting it to work.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 3, 2023
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Prototype to Production
The Best Carbon Fiber 3D Printers for Industrial Use

Bigger than desktop or benchtop versions, industrial carbon fiber FDM 3D printers make easy work of jigs & fixtures, drone parts, and sports equipment. Find the best fit for your business.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 27, 2022
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Readers' Choice
The Best of All3DP Pro 2022

Take a look back at the year in additive manufacturing through our most popular articles covering top printers, technologies, materials, and innovations.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 22, 2022
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Get Ready!
2023 Additive Manufacturing Outlook: Industry Leaders on the Year Ahead

From AI and sustainability to automation and volume production: Don't miss the new year's top trends, products, and growth segments.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 20, 2022
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Get It Made
Top On-Demand Additive Manufacturing Services

3D printing-as-a-service delivers the parts you need now without the equipment investment. Check out the top 20 on-demand additive manufacturers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2022
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Accessible Metal
Can Reliable Metal Parts Come From Desktop 3D Printers?

Once a novelty, real metal parts from desktop-size 3D printers using metal-infused filament are becoming serious business.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 9, 2022
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Ditch the Calipers, Handheld 3D Scanners Accelerate Research

To record accurate measurements of objects from museum collections faster without damage, researchers pack hand-held 3D scanners.

Nov 24, 2022
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E Pluribus Unum
3D Printing for Part Consolidation – The Ultimate Guide

Turn multi-piece components into smaller, lighter, more efficient single parts by redesigning them for additive manufacturing. See why and how.

Nov 17, 2022
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Just Launched!
All the New Professional 3D Printers in 2022

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

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 15, 2022
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