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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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Sienci Labs Launches Most ‘Effective Value’ AltMill CNC Machine

Defined by the maximum ROI potential it offers, the AltMill presents a speed and sturdiness upgrade on the company’s popular LongMill machine.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 27, 2024
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Coast Runner Kickstarter Campaign Terminated, Relaunches on IndieGoGo

Claims of policy breaches regarding the disclosure of AI usage and reselling of third-party products underline Kickstarter’s decision to close the campaign. Coast Runner has responded with a relaunch on a rival crowdfunding platform.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 1, 2024
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Coast Runner Kickstarter Campaign Promises to Make Metal CNC as Easy as 3D Printing

In addition to a jazzy colorscheme, the Coast Runner CR-1 offers three-axis metal CNC machining in a compact footprint, plus the promise of Thingiverse-like simplicity for project files.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 27, 2024
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Best Large Resin 3D Printers: Our 3 Best Picks

Looking for a resin printer with a large build volume? Check out our picks to find the best large resin 3D printer for your home or business.

Feb 16, 2024
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True Wireless 3D Scanning for Less than $2K – Hands-On Review of the Revopoint Miraco

We go hands-on with the Revopoint Miraco, a handheld 3D scanner that tries, and in many ways succeeds, to do it all.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 15, 2024
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BTT Shares More Detail About the Panda Touch, Addresses Potential Security Update Incompatibilities

A kerfuffle involving potential security updates, yet-to-happen Bambu Lab API access, and the huge news that the Panda Touch can also be a Klipper Touch should you so wish, marks a messy product launch for BigTreeTech.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 12, 2024
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The Best CNC Routers – Buyer’s Guide

Looking for the right desktop CNC machine can be tricky. Here’s an overview of the best CNC routers big, small, multidimensional, and everything in between.

Feb 6, 2024
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End of the Line
AnkerMake Pulls Plug on V6 Multicolor Add-on, to Refund Backers

Long in development and three times delayed, AnkerMake has announced it is canceling development of the V6 Color Engine and will compensate backers that pledged for its creation.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 19, 2024
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The Best Laser Cutters – Buyer’s Guide

Check out our buyer's guide to find the best laser cutter for your needs. Plus, an introduction to laser cutting, services, and materials.

Dec 15, 2023
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The Goldilocks Zone
The Best Medium-Sized 3D Printers

We’ve compared the features of our favorite medium-sized FDM 3D printers to help you find something that’s not too big, not too small – but just right.

Nov 30, 2023
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The Best Toy 3D Printers

Often inexpensive, always fun; a toy 3D printer can be for so much more than Christmas. We've been testing new and top toy 3D printers to find the best value this holiday season.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 24, 2023
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Phrozen Quietly Revealed Its First FDM Printer at Formnext

There were some small surprises to be found between the glamorous, big-money booths of Formnext. We caught up with Ray Wu, Phrozen CEO, for a chat about the Arco, Phrozen’s debut filament 3D printer.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 17, 2023
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Original Prusa MK4 Review: Update

We return to the Original Prusa MK4 to spend some time tinkering with the V6 nozzle adapter.

Nov 14, 2023
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The Best Small Resin 3D Printers

Small resin 3D printers are a cost-effective step to dazzling 3D prints. Check out our picks for the best small resin 3D printer for your home.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 6, 2023
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Bambu Lab A1 Mini Review: Not Different, Just Better

It's fast, smart, small, and with its four-filament-shooting partner, the AMS lite, it can fire off multicolor prints quicker than you can say "Draw!" The Bambu Lab A1 Mini has arrived, and we’ve got the review.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 20, 2023
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Creality Breaks Cover with New Ender 3 V3 at ‘Brand Carnival’ Event

Alongside an unlikely partnership with FC Bayern Munich, Creality has presented a clutch of new products, including the Ender 3 V3, Ender 3 V3 KE, Scan Ferret Pro 3D scanner, and a limited-edition Bayern Munich branded K1.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 14, 2023
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Creality K1 Review Update: Redemption?

Creality wants in on all the hubbub over user-friendly CoreXY 3D printers, and it's making its bid with the Creality K1. Despite a rocky start, it is improving.

Sep 13, 2023
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Gotta Start Somewhere
The Best Resin 3D Printers for Beginners

New to resin printing? Here is a list of the best resin 3D printers that make life easy for beginners without burning a hole in your pocket.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 31, 2023
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Extruding Knowledge
3D Printer Extruder – All You Need to Know

Learn the basics of direct and Bowden 3D printer extruders, hot and cold ends, and geared extruders, plus nozzle sizes, materials, and uses.

Jul 27, 2023
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A New Medium
The Best Mid-Sized Resin 3D Printers

Bigger build volumes, higher resolution, and some systems to make resin printing cleaner and safer - that’s what we see in mid-sized resin 3D printers today. Here are the best.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 19, 2023
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