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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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Do You Really Need “Engineering-Grade” Filament? Here’s How to Tell

Learn everything you need to know about engineering-grade 3D printer filaments to find the best fit for your job.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 23, 2025
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Fume Mitigation
New Study on Classroom 3D Printer Fumes Highlights a Critical Safety Tool: The Enclosure

A new study confirms that 3D printers in classrooms can pose a moderate risk. Learn the proactive steps you can take to manage emissions effectively.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 23, 2025
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For Makers, Students & Start-ups
SolidWorks 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of SolidWorks 2026 to download for free? Check out your options along with what's new in SolidWorks 2026.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 22, 2025
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Coils to Conductors
The Complete Guide to Copper 3D Printing

3D printing with pure copper and space-age copper alloys is possible with a range of metal 3D printers and services. Check out our updated guide.

Oct 21, 2025
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What Does “Accessible” Pro 3D Scanning Mean? Hexagon’s Has Some Answers

The answers involve hot-swappable batteries , a 4-million-points-per-second scanning speed, and bundled design software. Everything, that is, except the price tag.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 21, 2025
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Landmark Move: Medicare Will Now Cover Affordable 3D Printed Prosthetics

A huge win for additive manufacturing as it becomes both recognized and reimbursable for prosthetic devices.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 20, 2025
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The Keys to a Photorealistic Print
This is How Professionals Get Real-Looking, Full-Color 3D Prints

Want to create photorealistic 3D prints? We've compiled the top full-color printers for color, detail, and speed to help you produce striking results.

Oct 15, 2025
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Out of the Ashes
Photocentric’s New Casting Resin Promises to Solve a Major Industrial Casting Problem

For foundries, dental labs, and jewelers, messy burnouts and inaccurate parts lead to costly failures. A new UK-made photopolymer promises to deliver clean and precise results for all types of metal casting.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 9, 2025
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Gone with the Fumes
Metal 3D Printing Is About to Get a Lot Bigger, Thanks to New Chamber Air Flow Tech

A new 'AirSword' system from EOS AMCM clears the air — literally — inside the build chamber of soot and debris to enable metal prints on an unprecedented scale.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 8, 2025
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Radical Transparency
Bambu Lab’s New “Trust Center” Lists Everything It’s Doing to Secure Your 3D Printer

In an industry that’s often quiet about security, Bambu Lab is making its entire playbook public. Here's what this new level of transparency means for you and every other 3D printer owner.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 8, 2025
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Hestus AI Aims to Eliminate the Most Monotonous Part of CAD

Now available for Autodesk Fusion, this AI copilot intelligently anticipates and applies sketch constraints and dimensions, letting you focus on creative design – not digital housekeeping.

Oct 6, 2025
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3D Printer Security
Is Your 3D Printer a Security Risk? You Might Be Surprised

Recent real-world attacks prove that your printer could be a prime target for hacking, viruses, and IP Theft. Understanding its weak points is the first step to protecting your designs, your network, and your physical prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 30, 2025
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One Small Step For Prusa
Prusa Launches Space-Grade Filament You Can Print at Home

Possibly Prusa's most expensive and ambitious filament, this new polycarbonate is designed to meet the rigorous demands of orbit.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 25, 2025
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WASP’s New 3D Printer is a Monster That Feeds on Recycled Plastic

The new WASP Cubo HDP boasts a massive cubic-meter-plus build volume and is designed to turn recycled plastic pellets into production-scale parts and furniture.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 24, 2025
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5-Step Framework
You’ve Been Calculating 3D Printing Costs All Wrong, A New Study Found a Better Way

Learn how to accurately price each print job, whether for a hobby or a business, to finally understand your true profitability.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 23, 2025
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Built to Last
Come Rain, Shine or Snow: The Best 3D Printing Materials for the Outdoors

Find out which filaments are your best options for 3D printing UV-resistant and weatherproof parts and prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 21, 2025
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The Settings Your PETG Prints Need to Get a Whole Lot Better

Find the perfect PETG print settings for your needs by adjusting temperature, stringing, print speed, and retraction settings!

Sep 18, 2025
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FDA Approves New 3D Printed Device for More Comfortable Sleep Apnea Treatment

Tens of millions of people suffer from disruptive snoring and sleep apnea creating a growing market for treatment devices that can be 3D printed.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 18, 2025
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New Polar3D Integration Unlocks Fleet Management for Bambu Lab Printers

A new integration brings Bambu Lab's popular high-speed printers to Polar3D's fleet management platform, aiming to solve the challenge of scaling 3D printing programs in education.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 17, 2025
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3D Printing Paris Style: Could You Print These Luxury Designs?

At the Maison & Objet show in Paris, designers 3D printed breathtaking luxury decor from mostly sustainable materials. But are these high-end pieces simply inspiration, or something you could actually create?

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 17, 2025
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