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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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We'll Do It Live
Anycubic Kobra 3 and ACE Pro Preorders Open

Following a chaotic launch livestream that left some burning questions unanswered, the company’s entry into the colorful world of multi-material add-ons is finally available to preorder at its recently revealed early-bird price of $449.

by Matthew Mensley May 7, 2024
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The Apple On My Eye
Does Apple’s Vision Pro Offer a Bold New Future for CAD?

Muted demand and cut production numbers mark a frigid release for Apple’s “spatial computing” device, but in the CAD space, it has its fans as it joins the ranks of XR devices offering superlative ways to showcase and scrutinize designs.

by Matthew Mensley May 6, 2024
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The Bambu Lapse Is Over
Bambu Lab’s A1 3D Printer Is Back In Stock Globally

At $399 for the printer alone or $559 bundled with the AMS Lite, Bambu Lab's bed-slinging speedster is still great value for money.

by Matthew Mensley May 3, 2024
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Burn Bright
LightBurn Update Makes it Easier to Migrate Your Machines and Settings

The update introduces a bundle feature for quick export and import of your custom settings.

by Matthew Mensley May 2, 2024
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High Score
OctoPrint Version 1.10.0 Released, Includes 3D Printing ‘Achievements’

The latest release of the popular 3D printer control software adds new features, squashes bugs, and gamifies your 3D printing.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 24, 2024
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Prusa Pick'N'Mix
Toolchanger; Game-changer? Hands-On With the Prusa XL

While the Original Prusa XL has some rough edges, we can put these aside for its terrific versatility. We explore what sets this monolithic printer apart.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 19, 2024
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Bambu'zled No More
What’s Going On with the Bambu Lab A1 Recall?

Last week, users in Europe found out they’d need to have their self-repaired A1 3D printers certified by an electrician before use – questions remained, and we've got some answers.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 19, 2024
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Bambu'st
MakerWorld Introduces Boosts to Tackle Unfair Popularity-Based Points System

Bambu Lab’s model repository is taking aim at its gameable points system with Boosts, a new way to show support that’s fuelled by benevolent appreciation.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 17, 2024
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An Update You Can Feel
The Prusa MK4’s Touchscreen is Finally Active

A new feature-packed firmware drop for the Original Prusa MK4’s first birthday adds touchscreen functionality.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 17, 2024
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EU, Bambu Lab
Bambu Lab Says Self-Repaired A1s in the EU Must Be Certified Before Use

After last week's cheerier announcement that heatbed assemblies were beginning to ship, Bambu Lab has issued another message concerning regulatory standards.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 16, 2024
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Network Gets Work
Chitubox Basic 2.1 Released, Introduces ChituManager Network App

New version of the slicing software adds richer networking capabilities.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 15, 2024
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Bye-Bye, Bucket Lids
Elegoo Saturn 4 Series Fully Revealed, Brings the Comfort Factor

The next generation of Elegoo’s mid-size Saturn series of resin 3D printers has had its full reveal, and it’s all about comfort.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 15, 2024
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What's in a Name?
Creality Also Announced a ‘Metrology Grade’ 3D Scanner This Week

The CR-Scan Otter and CR-Scan Raptor, available now, cover diverse object sizes and scan qualities. Both debuted at the company's 10th anniversary showcase.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 11, 2024
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Return of the BlackBerry Thumb
This 3D Printable Mod Gives Your Android a Physical Keyboard

The Fairberry DIY phone mod taps the Crackberry era to bring the clicky clack of a physical keyboard to (some) Android devices today.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 11, 2024
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It Can't C
AnkerMake M5C ‘Headless’ 3D Printer Price Discounted to $239

For a limited time, AnkerMake's single-button high-speed M5C 3D printer is a bargain.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 9, 2024
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Another One
Creality Debuts New Printer, Multicolor Unit, Scanners, and More

It's products galore for the company's tenth birthday announcement.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 9, 2024
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Throwin' Shade
See the Great American Eclipse in Style With a Quick 3D Printable Pinhole Viewer

Even a hearty squint won’t protect you from the furious ball that is the sun. So print a pinhole paddle, instead.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 8, 2024
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Fool Me Once
ICYMI: April Fools’ Day 2024 in 3D Printing

AI features heavily in this year’s roundup, with 3D printers making restaurant reservations and AI as the panacea to all supply chain woes two examples of 3D printing companies just goofin’ around.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 2, 2024
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All-Singing, All-Dancing
The Best 3-In-1 3D Printers

Combining the benefits of a 3D printer, laser engraver and CNC cutter into a benchtop form factor, these are the Best 3-In-1 machines you can currently purchase.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 30, 2024
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The Legend Goes On
Print the Legend is Ten Years Old: Here’s What’s Happened Since

We recap the 2014 Netflix documentary, Print the Legend, and look at the key events and players (and talk to some of them) that have shaped desktop 3D printing before and, likely, beyond.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 28, 2024
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