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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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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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Policy Infill
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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Print Safe!
3D Printing Fumes & Air Quality – A Practical Guide

The latest science and all you need to know about 3D printer emissions to stay safe at work and at home, plus the top printers with built-in air filters.

Dec 16, 2025
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Carbon Mesh Nylon
Forget Carbon Fiber, Carbon Graphene Makes Nylon Composite Filament Twice as Strong

With a reported Z axis tensile strength of 60 MPa, the new graphene mesh outperforms 3DXTech by 2.5x and significantly surpasses industry-standard Stratasys Nylon 12CF.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 16, 2025
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Concrete Evidence
Europe’s Largest 3D Printed Housing Project Hints at How Far 3D Printing Houses Has Come

With the concrete shells now printed—the last taking just five days—Denmark’s Skovsporet project moves toward final completion in summer 2026.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 15, 2025
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Save on Software
Reverse Engineering Made Easier: Creality’s New Scan-to-CAD Bundle

Creality is now bundling its scanners with a 20% discount on Quicksurface, making professional "scan-to-CAD" more accessible.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 12, 2025
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Beige Is Back
Noctua Fans Rejoice: Prusa Unveils Color-Matched Prusament PLA

Prusa Research's first-ever brand-matched filament is just the beginning with more brand collaborations already in the pipeline.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 12, 2025
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Secure Editions
Why Prusa Just Removed Wi-Fi & Cameras From Its Top Printers

Prusa’s new "Critical Infrastructure" editions of the Core One L and Prusa XL physically strip some features in order to guarantee an air-gapped secure workflow.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 10, 2025
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The Poop Loop
Turn Your 3D Print Waste into Filament with the $300 ExtrudeX Now on Kickstarter

This promising, compact, no-code DIY machine lets you to recycle failed prints and purge blocks into fresh filament for a fraction of the cost of commercial recyclers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 8, 2025
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Flex Appeal
3D Printing with PEBA: The “Super Bounce” Alternative to Standard TPU

It offers up to 78% energy return and superior shape retention, but PEBA is a diva to print with compared to TPU. We break down the hardware and patience you need to master this challenging material.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 5, 2025
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Building the Future
The $4 Billion Shift: Why Construction Giants Are Betting on 3D Concrete Printing

The printer is only half the battle. From carbon-capturing evoZero to local soil blends, we dive into the advanced material science that is finally making 3D construction viable.

Dec 4, 2025
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Scannerless Scanning
New Artec Studio Lite: Turn Your Smartphone Into a Pro-Grade 3D Scanner

Not ready to invest in a 3D scanner but want pro-level digital twins and reverse engineering? Artec says it has the solution.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 3, 2025
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The SLA Comeback
How Large-Format SLA 3D Printing Can Cut Industrial Tooling Costs by $200,000

While desktop printing shifts to LCD, industrial giants like 3D Systems are betting big on lasers again and slashing production timelines from months to mere days on large tooling.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 2, 2025
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