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Matthew Mensley

Digital media professional and senior editor at All3DP, Matthew (Matt, or "Oi you") has spent almost a decade reporting on professional and desktop 3D printing.

With a focus on the "consumer" or hobbyist side of the industry, he covers news, reviews, buyer's guides, and features – taking what can be a daunting space of technical jargon and making it accessible to everyone.

Got a tip, idea, feedback or critique? Contact him at matthew@all3dp.com

Professional inquiry? Email, or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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It's a Sign
You Can Make Your Own Lightbox With Bambu Lab’s New Tool

All you need is an image, a 3D printer, and one of Bambu Lab’s Maker Supply LED kits to make your own colorful lightbox.

by Matthew Mensley May 13, 2025
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Shut the Front Door
Best Enclosed 3D Printers of 2025: Our Picks in 3 Categories

Toasty chambers and assured high-temp filament performance; that's the deal with enclosed 3D printers, right? Let's find out.

May 8, 2025
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Fresh This Week: Creality Introduces the Otter Lite 3D Scanner

An all-rounder designed for scanning on the go, Creality’s new Otter Lite grows the company’s scanner line-up to six devices. It sits as a marginally pared-back, mobile-first alternative to the Otter.

by Matthew Mensley May 8, 2025
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What a Relief!
EufyMake E1 “Personal 3D-Texture UV Printer” Launches on Kickstarter

After a short stint in 3D printing, EufyMake (formerly AnkerMake) is embarking on its next creative tech journey with the E1, a UV resin printer that can print textured graphics on over 300 materials (including 3D prints) says EufyMake.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 30, 2025
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Elegoo Will Honor Current Centauri Carbon Pricing in the U.S. for Now

The Elegoo Centauri Carbon's $300 price tag is a core strength. In an announcement on social media, Elegoo has outlined its plans for price changes in the U.S.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 28, 2025
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Getting to the Point (Cloud)
I’ve Tested More than a Dozen Budget 3D Scanners – These Are My Favorites

Scanning the market for an entry-level 3D scanner? There are many to choose from. Here are the ones I think are worth your time.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 16, 2025
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Tariff-Busting Beats
How to Keep 3D Printing in the U.S. For Less

If the events of the last weeks have reiterated anything, it’s that planning ahead as a consumer in the U.S. is the smart move right now.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 15, 2025
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Rapid + TCT 2025
Bambu Lab at Rapid + TCT 2025: A Bigger 3D Printer To Attract Bigger Business?

Attending Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit? Don't miss your chance to see the newly expanded line-up from Bambu Lab, including the long-awaited H2D.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 31, 2025
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Toolchanger Team Up?
xTool and Snapmaker Might Be Teaming Up To Make a Toolchanger 3D Printer

A conveniently timed "leak" on Reddit suggests the multifunction hardware veteran Snapmaker is collaborating with xTool on a new 3D printer.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 27, 2025
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About Time
Bambu Lab Finally Launches the H2D, and There’s a Lot to Explain

The wait is finally over as Bambu Lab’s big launch of a bigger 3D printer is here. It's dual extrusion, fully enclosed, and is available with a bunch of non-3D printing modes too.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 25, 2025
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Never Did Like Status Quo
Brace Yourself: The Era of Cheap 3D Printing Is Ending

Everyone involved in 3D printing will be touched by the Trump administration’s executive orders imposing new tariffs. But there's nuance in how exactly.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 5, 2025
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Face On
BigTreeTech Releases More Bambu Lab Accessories, Including Panda Knomi ‘Face’ for Your Printer

To the delight of millennials everywhere, BTT's new device lets you play GIFs on your Bambu Lab 3D printers.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 28, 2025
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Sound Off
Introducing a New Look for Comments on All3DP

The next step in All3DP’s beautification program is an all-new comment system, letting you express yourself better and follow the conversations that matter to you.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 27, 2025
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To Infinity and Beyond
Elegoo Centauri Carbon Review: A Lot of 3D Printer for $300

Elegoo's first CoreXY 3D printer gives you plenty of printing potential from upper-end temperatures and a premium-feeling full enclosure.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 17, 2025
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Welcome to the Party, Pal
Elegoo Centauri Carbon Hands-On & First Impressions

Old habits die hard, and with the Centauri Carbon, Elegoo is bang on form with a comfortably high-performance budget 3D printer that innovates through value.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 3, 2025
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Maximum Snakeage
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo Preorders Open

Anycubic isn’t slouching with its multicolor offering: the Kobra 3 Max ACE Pro-compatible large-format 3D printer is now available for preorder.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 16, 2024
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Less Capsule, More Collection
New Balena.Filaflex Is a Compostable Flexi Filament for End-Use Products

The filament is certified industrially compostable, making it an option for footwear, fashion and similar end-use goods where product ecology are a concern.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 5, 2024
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Huxley Under the Hammer
Own a Slice of 3D Printing History in SMRRF’s Online Auction

The Sanjay Mortimer RepRap Festival is coming up and with it, a charity auction featuring a one-of-a-kind 3D printer.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 5, 2024
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Needs More RGB
Biqu to Launch VVD Klipper-Compatible Multicolor Device Next Year

A ready-to-run solution for multi-filament printing on Klipper is coming next year, says Biqu.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 29, 2024
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Poly Saver
Get 30% off Polymaker Filament, Dryers, And Other Stuff

Stuff your stockings while you can! The Polymaker Black Friday sale knocks 30% off everything sitewide, including the items that are already discounted.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 29, 2024
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