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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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Shine On!
All Shine, No Snaps: New PolyMaker Filament Solves Silk PLA’s Biggest Flaws

New Panchroma Gradient Silk PLA aims to reduce brittleness and clogging while improving layer adhesion for flawless-looking silky prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 16, 2025
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Better Casting Tools
Toyota’s New 3D Printed Tool for Its Yaris Hybrid Could Reshape How Cars Are Made

Toyota turns to a new aluminum material and 3D printing method to make large, complex die casting tools.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 15, 2025
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Race to Space
Boeing’s 3D Printing Breakthrough Cuts Satellite Production Time in Half

The aerospace leader's new technique prints features directly into satellite structures, a move that drastically simplifies manufacturing and shaves six months off delivery times.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 11, 2025
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To a Higher Standard
Inside the Audit: What It Really Takes to Earn the New ASTM 3D Printing Certification

ASTM’s new certification promises to raise the bar for 3D printing, giving manufacturers a global standard to prove quality and win customer trust.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 11, 2025
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Defense, Distributed
Is 3D Printing the Key to U.S. Military’s Drone Dominance? We Asked One Man Who Would Know

As the Pentagon calls for a massive increase in drone production, additive manufacturing is moving from the lab to the front lines and scaling up for production. The director of America Makes explains why this moment could finally "unlock" the technology's full potential.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 9, 2025
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Lower3D
Raise3D Unveils New E3: High-Temp IDEX Printing Finally Becomes Affordable

The successor to the E2 series, the new E3 features "Pro Ironing" for smoother surfaces and improved TPU handling, all for under $2,500.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 8, 2025
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We Boost AM
AM Leaders to Convene in Berlin for MGA Annual Meeting & Women in AM Summit 2025

The two-day event kicks off with the Women in AM Summit, a dedicated program designed to amplify influential voices within the industry.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 4, 2025
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20th Anniversary
Artec 3D’s Latest Software Update Cuts Scan Processing Time by 70%

Already a popular all-in-one software for 3D scanning, photogrammetry, reverse engineering, and quality inspection, Artec Studio is now better integrated and easier to use, the company says.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 4, 2025
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More Reusable Nylon
New HP MJF Material with 80% Reusability Makes 3D Printed Prosthetics 40% Cheaper

HP's new Nylon 11 material targets the prosthetic and orthotic devices industry offering a robust material and a lower overall per part cost.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 3, 2025
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Restoring Movie Magic
How the British Film Institute is Saving Film History with a Formlabs 3D Printer

From tiny cogs to complex guide rollers, the BFI is using an in-house 3D printer to reverse-engineer and produce impossible-to-find components, ensuring that screen heritage remains preserved.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 3, 2025
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Material Focus
Complete Guide to Clear & Transparent 3D Printing

Learn how to achieve crystal clear 3D printed parts: methods, printing & post-processing tips, resins, filaments, and ordering.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 31, 2025
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MultiMaterial Productivity
xTool Unveils P3, an AI-Powered, Larger, Faster Laser Tool for Pro Creators

A certified Class 1 safety rating and a new infrared module for metal engraving make the P3 xTool's most versatile and secure pro laser yet.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 28, 2025
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Paying Off Big
Eaton Slashed Its Tooling Costs by Switching 90% of Fixtures to 3D Printing

By bringing Formlabs SLS and SLA 3D printers in-house, the manufacturing giant achieved a full return on investment in just nine months — three months ahead of schedule.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 28, 2025
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Can Software Be Simple?
‘CAD Illiteracy Is a Barrier’: How Stratasys Plans to Simplify 3D Printing for Everyone

Maybe the future of manufacturing isn't expert software, but simple apps that could make 3D printing as easy as ordering a photo mug.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 28, 2025
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Active Foaming Filament
3D Print Lighter, Stronger, Springier Parts With Nylon-Based, Foaming Rebound PEBA Air

By adjusting print temperature, you can customize firmness, rebound, and weight — no new hardware required.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 27, 2025
Featured image of Bambu Lab’s Largest H-Series Printer, the New H2S, Beats Price Expectations at Just $1,249
Same But Single
Bambu Lab’s Largest H-Series Printer, the New H2S, Beats Price Expectations at Just $1,249

With a build volume 220% larger than the classic X1C, the H2S is also compatible with a laser module like the H2D, aiming to be a full "Personal Manufacturing Hub" on your desktop.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 26, 2025
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Factors Affecting Adoption
Why Only 14% of UK Businesses Have Adopted 3D Printing & Ideas to Boost the Numbers

Although the UK currently lags behind the EU and USA in 3D printing adoption among SMEs, a new study found ways the government could spur more interest.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 25, 2025
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Top Bike Mods
From Stealth AirTag Mounts to Custom GoPro Holders: 10 Bike Upgrades You Can 3D Print This Weekend

Solve common cycling problems and add a personal touch to your bike with these ten must-have 3D prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 23, 2025
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The Sound of 3D Printing
This School 3D Prints Violins at Just $50 Each, so Every Kid Can Play — Here’s How

Using an open-source design called the Hovalin, the district can produce a durable, functional violin for about $50 in materials, proving that affordable access to music is printable.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 20, 2025
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Easy as ASA
The Ultimate 3D Printing Filament for Anything You Leave Outdoors is ASA

Trying ASA filament? Check out our guide to the best ASA filament brands and learn about their properties, benefits, and uses.

Aug 19, 2025
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