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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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Beyond the Horizon
From Lab to Fleet: Will the Navy’s 2025 3D Printing Wins Trigger Acceleration in 2026?

From 60% faster material testing to critical submarine components printed at sea, the U.S. Navy is moving past experimentation to build a self-sustaining, 3D printed frontline.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 27, 2026
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A Loaded Issue
Lawmakers vs. Logic: Why Software Blocks Won’t Stop Illegally 3D Printed Guns (And What Actually Might)

A Washington State proposed law would mandate that 3D printers have 'blocking technologies' to identify and stop firearm parts before they're created.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 23, 2026
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Industrial Sustainability
New Bio HT PLA Offers the Elusive Combo: Industrial Strength & Sustainability

Filamentive Bio HT offers 160°C heat resistance and industrial strength in a bio-based PLA that requires zero annealing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 23, 2026
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Save Money on Pro CAD Software
SketchUp 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of the new SketchUp 2026 to download for free? Read on to see what your options are and what's new in SketchUp.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 21, 2026
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No CAD Required
Print Big Parts on Small Plates: How to Split Your STL in Bambu, Prusa, Orca & Cura Slicers

Stop letting your build volume limit your creativity; master the simple "Cut" and "Split" tools to print massive, multi-part projects on any 3D printer.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 20, 2026
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Passive. Sustainable. Scalable.
No Pumps, No Fans: This 3D Printed Heat Exchanger Could Save the Grid from AI’s Energy Demands

Using 3D printing to create complex internal geometries, this prototype reduces overall material use while significantly improving heat transfer efficiency.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 19, 2026
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Scan-tastic
Best 3D Scanners in 2026: Our Top Picks in 6 Categories

Our updated guide to the best 3D scanners from entry-level to industrial includes picks in 6 categories – many backed by hands-on reviews.

Jan 17, 2026
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Market Shift Alert
154 Candidates per Job: Why Your 3D Printing Knowledge Isn’t the Magnet it Used to Be

As the additive manufacturing job market matures, companies prize specific roles and production skills over general AM knowledge — creating an oversupply of talent and a shortage of openings.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 16, 2026
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Make More Metal
The Genius Way to Print Metal on a Sub-$30K Sinterit Lisa X or Formlabs Fuse SLS

How Cold Metal Fusion turns more brands of SLS machines into real metal production tools — without the six-figure price tag.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 15, 2026
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Printing Spare Parts
Made-to-Order Organs: New $200M Program Aims to 3D Print Patient-Specific Livers

By reprogramming a patient’s own cells into functional tissue, this multi-year research program aims to eliminate organ waitlists and the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs forever.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 14, 2026
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Food Tech Focus
Custom Tooling for Food Tech, This Nozzle Went from Design to 3D Print in a Day

By eliminating complex assembly and traditional lead times, this food-safe, single-piece nozzle demonstrates how additive manufacturing is ready for food manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 13, 2026
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Lightweight Your Metal
The Reality of 3D Printing Aluminum: What You Need to Know Before You Start

From aerospace-grade alloys to the hidden hurdles of metal FDM, discover why printing with aluminum is no longer just for industrial giants—and the critical steps you need to get it right.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 13, 2026
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Vulcan Rebrands & Merges
Mastrex Debuts to Disrupt Metal 3D Printers with Sub-$40K Laser Powder Bed Fusion

The newly formed Mastrex ecosystem launches with a versatile lineup of six machines, offering a scalable path from entry-level desktop metal printing to high-output industrial production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 9, 2026
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CES 2026 Honoree
This New Office-Friendly Metal 3D Printer Uses ‘Ink’ Instead of Powder

The Gauss MT90 swaps messy powders for proprietary "metal ink" cartridges starting at $150, bringing desktop metal printing to a potentially more affordable price point.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 8, 2026
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Growth Move
Addman Scales Up: Acquisition of Forecast 3D Adds Huge U.S. Polymer Printing Capacity

With the strategic takeover of Forecast 3D, Addman’s fleet surges to over 160 systems and adds a West Coast manufacturing powerhouse to expand polymer production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 7, 2026
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Eco Flex
Finally, a Plant-Based 3D Printing TPU That Truly Biodegrades in Your Backyard?

Ecogenesis Biopolymers has launched a new genTPU filament derived from algae and plant oils.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 2, 2026
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Not a China Ban, but Close: Who the U.S. Military Can (and Can’t) Buy 3D Printers From

Signed into law yesterday, the U.S, National Defense Authorization Act includes the new restrictions on 3D printer procurement, as it calls for streamlining qualifications of 3D printed parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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Powder Potential
An Industrial Disruptor? Loopzizo Launches a Sub-$10K Desktop SLS 3D Printer

Built around a 5-watt laser engine, the Loopzizo K-100 enters a growing compact SLS market by prioritizing automation and open-source material compatibility.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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Building Access to Make
xTool Embraces the Season of Giving with $300K in Laser Cutter Donations

The global manufacturer is pledging 1% of annual profits to empower makers, and your organization could be next.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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Printable Performance
This 3D Printed Titanium Crankset is 50% Lighter Than Most & Built for Mass Production

Coming in at just 345g, the weight of a full 12-oz can of soda, the 3D printed and CNC machined crankset from Alugear is bound for production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 17, 2025
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