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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.

Featured image of How This Free AI ‘Co-Pilot’ for Fusion (Soon for SolidWorks) Slashes Design Times by 60%
Cut the Clicks
How This Free AI ‘Co-Pilot’ for Fusion (Soon for SolidWorks) Slashes Design Times by 60%

This free AI assistant for Fusion, with a SolidWorks version on the way, claims to slash the number of clicks in designing a part by 75%. Will it actually deliver on those big productivity promises?

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 4, 2026
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Smart. Safe. Open.
Is This New $189 “Smart Enclosure” the Missing Piece for Your Bambu Lab A1?

Clura is designed as a “smart 3D printer enclosure” that integrates environmental monitoring, air filtration, and safety systems in a single modular unit.  

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 24, 2026
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Circular Engineering Materials
How This New High-Strength Nylon Filament is Born From Industrial MJF Powder Waste

By reclaiming industrial waste into a high-performance rPA12 with 46 MPa tensile strength, this "loop-closing" filament aims to prove that sustainable manufacturing doesn't have to sacrifice engineering performance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 23, 2026
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Digital Meets Physical
Dynamic QR Codes Could Make 3D Printed Product Markings Permanently Useful, Even When Info Changes

Bridge the gap between permanent hardware and evolving data by embedding "living" links that update in real-time without ever needing a reprint.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 21, 2026
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Standalone Metrology Revolution
No More Laptops: Shining 3D’s New FreeScan Omni Processes Everything In-Scanner

The latest handheld scanner from Shining 3D eliminates the workstation bottleneck, allowing engineers to capture, mesh, and export full reports entirely on-device.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 19, 2026
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Bone-Like Breakthrough
Materialise Launches PEEK CMF Implants, Broadening Material Options in Personalized Surgery

By integrating medical-grade PEEK into its established digital workflow for cranio-maxillofacial implants, Materialise offers surgeons an alternative to titanium.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 18, 2026
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Production Over Sales
The 3D Printing Market Just Hit $24.2B, but the Growth Is No Longer Where You Think

The Wohlers Report 2026 reveals a massive industry pivot: 3D printing services are now the primary growth engine, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the global charge at nearly 20% expansion.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 17, 2026
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Print Ready
New AI Image-to-Model Generator Promises Perfect STL Files, We Put It to the Test

The future of AI-generated models may ultimately be judged not by how impressive they look on screen, but by how consistently they succeed on the build plate.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 16, 2026
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Automated Finishing Efficiency
No More Post-Processing Bottlenecks: The AM Solutions M1 Automates Four Finishes in One Box

From deburring to polishing, the upgraded and compact M1 system eliminates manual labor by running multiple surface treatments simultaneously—addressing one of the biggest hurdles in serial additive manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 13, 2026
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The Footwear Frontier
I 3D Printed My Own Office Shoes with Bambu Lab — Here’s Why I’m Not Ready to Commit

Bambu Lab’s TPU capabilities put to the test creating a custom-sized pair of office clogs. From the first digital layer to a final duct-tape fix, here is what it’s actually like to wear your own 3D prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 13, 2026
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Free Form
Unlock Your Design Power: Our 5 Favorite Free CAD Software Options

Whether you're just getting started in CAD or want to expand your skills, check out our choices for the best free CAD software.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 11, 2026
Featured image of Velo3D Makes History as U.S. Army’s First Qualified 3D Printing Vendor for Ground Vehicles
Keep 'em Rollin'
Velo3D Makes History as U.S. Army’s First Qualified 3D Printing Vendor for Ground Vehicles

Velo3D and Army engineers will begin printing and validating alternative spare parts for the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) supply chain to relieve current sustainment bottlenecks.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 11, 2026
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Next-Gen Collectibles
Bambu Lab MakerWorld Project Lets You Design Custom Flexi Pets With Zero CAD Skills

Move over Wigglitz: The "Cute Flexi Maker" is currently in pre-launch on MakerWorld, promising a push-button solution for the next 3D printed collectible craze.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 9, 2026
Featured image of Inside the U.S. Air Force’s READI Lab: 3D Printing Parts Suppliers Won’t
Mission: Flight Ready
Inside the U.S. Air Force’s READI Lab: 3D Printing Parts Suppliers Won’t

How a specialized four-person team at Robins AFB is leveraging 3D printing and reverse engineering to manufacture critical metal components that are no longer in production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 9, 2026
Featured image of Rescuing the EV Supply Chain, New 3D Printed Electric Motors Need Far Fewer (or no) Rare Earths
The Rare-Earth Alternative
Rescuing the EV Supply Chain, New 3D Printed Electric Motors Need Far Fewer (or no) Rare Earths

With €25 million in new funding and innovative 3D printing techniques, researchers and startups are now achieving 98% efficiency in electric motors—while slashing the need for critical and rare minerals.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 4, 2026
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Speed or Smoke
Is This U.S. Start-Up Really Building the World’s Fastest Metal 3D Printer?

Precision Additive claims its new PA series hits speeds of 10,000 cm³/h — ten times faster than industry leaders — but is it a breakthrough or just bold marketing?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 31, 2026
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Official Brand Match
Not Just Another Green: Prusa Launches Škoda Green Filament Collaboration

Prusa partners with Škoda Auto to release "Electric" and "Emerald" greens to your 3D printer in both PLA and PETG.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 30, 2026
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3D Printing Technology Guide
Complete Overview of the Types of 3D Printers

Learn about the 7 main types and more than 20 subtypes of 3D printer technology, including FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, SLM, and many more methods of additive manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 29, 2026
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31-Hour Breakthrough
How ExxonMobil Turned to 3D Printing to Solve Its Leaky Part Problem

Research proves that a 3D printed redesign of a traditional oil industry device can consolidate complex assemblies into a single, high-performance part.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 29, 2026
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Automation's Next Frontier
No More Midnight Plate Swaps: This Kickstarter Kit Automates Your 3D Printer For Continuous Printing

While companies like FlyingBear race to automate the desktop FDM workflow, the industry is still searching for the 'gold standard' in reliable, lights-out production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 29, 2026
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