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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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Silicone Additive Manufacturing
New 3D Printer for Silicone Targets Healthcare Industry, Prototypes

Spectroplast, the Swiss company that’s been 3D printing silicone as a service for years, just launched its first 3D printer.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 16, 2022
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Pittsburgh Engineering Students Welcome Giant 3D Printer for Metal

Already slated to produce spare parts for the U.S. Army, the University of Pittsburgh's new Gefertec is bigger than some students' apartments.

Aug 10, 2022
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Eco Construction
3D Printed Mud Walls & Pots That Sprout

Water this 3D printed dirt – made from what's in your backyard – to grow walls and structures instead of building them.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 5, 2022
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Melts Away
Infinite Promises Faster Water-Soluble 3D Print Supports Than PVA

New dissolving support filament may print better even when moist and then naturally dissolve in just room-temperature tap water. 

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 29, 2022
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Aerospace Case Study
Fleet of 3D Printed Satellites Set to Expand Global Connectivity

Using part design only manufacturable via 3D printing, Fleet Space lowers the cost and size of communication satellites while boosting their power.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 22, 2022
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AM Ventures Set to Fund More Entrepreneurs Transforming the World with 3D Printing

Industrial 3D printing venture capital fund hits €100 million, dedicated to start-up company seed and growth funding.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 20, 2022
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Pro Print Tips
3D Part Design to Eliminate Warp

If managing heat, ensuring strong bed adhesion, and adjusting your slicer settings aren't fixing warp in your 3D printed parts, change your design.

Jul 19, 2022
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Benchtop SLS Upgrade
Formlabs’ New Printer Delivers Parts Twice as Fast

Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D printer features a more powerful laser and upgraded components to expand 3D printed tools and spare part production. Check out the specs and price. 

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 14, 2022
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Fish Friendly
France Set to Open Europe’s Largest 3D Printed Artificial Marine Reef

One coastal French town bets on 3D printing to boost sustainable ecotourism for scuba divers while promoting and protecting marine life.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 8, 2022
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Industrial FDM
Roboze Aims to Accelerate Production of Industrial Tools With New 3D Printers

Featuring faster print profiles and new engineering-grade filament, the Roboze One Pro and Plus Pro are shop-floor tool makers designed to solve supply chain disruptions.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 7, 2022
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Additive Manufacturing Insider
3D Printing Industry News

Toolmaker embraces 3D printing and three new pro printers launch.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 1, 2022
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Where to Start?
Manufacturers’ 5-Step Guide to Adopting Additive Manufacturing

Looking to get into 3D printing at your business and don't know where to start? Follow the advice of industry thought leaders on the right way to enter additive manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 29, 2022
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Scan the Past, Print the Future
3D Printing Artifacts & Exhibits: A Museum Guide

Museums, art galleries, and cultural institutions turn to 3D printing to boost visitor engagement, protect artworks and artifacts, and cut costs.

Jun 27, 2022
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Expanding Applications
Foaming Resin for 3D Printed Parts That Poof When Heated

Desktop Metal introduces a new family of heat-activated foaming resins to cut the waste and tooling out of everything from car seats to sporting goods.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 24, 2022
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Leading the Industry
10 Most Innovative 3D Printing Companies of 2022

Advancements in additive manufacturing take all forms, but these 10 innovators are pushing the industry forward unlike any others in 2022.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 22, 2022
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Modernizing Manufacturing
PepsiCo Saves 96% by 3D Printing Bottle Molds

Compared to the traditional metal tooling, PepsiCo gains speed, lowers cost, and expands flexibility by turning to 3D printers to make bottle molds.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 7, 2022
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Race to Win
3D Printing is Revolutionizing Motorsports

All manufacturers interested in 3D printing should pay attention to how it makes race cars and motorcycles weigh less, go faster, and perform better, and use these lessons in the race to innovation.

Jun 2, 2022
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Magna v.2
Photocentric’s New Resin Printer Doubles Speed, Targets Production

The popular Magna benchtop resin 3D printer sports substantial internal upgrades to boost speed, quality, and efficiency. Check out the specs and price.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 27, 2022
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Innovation Incubator
The Top 10 University 3D Printing Labs

Partner with top university 3D printing labs for workforce development and business consulting on how your company can best profit from 3D printing. Here's a look at the top labs worldwide.

May 24, 2022
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DMP Pro
Digital Metal Launches Higher Productivity Metal Binder Jet 3D Printer

Doubling the speed of its previous model, the DMP Pro is designed for volume production of metal 3D printed parts. Check out the specs & price.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 18, 2022
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