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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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The Start of Something
Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Review: Innovation, Finally

It’s taken some 20 printers and 5 years to do it, but Anycubic has finally moved the needle of the desktop resin 3D printing it helped popularize with the original Photon – the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s is quick, has some smarts, and is a joy to use.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 2, 2023
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P1P P1P Hooray
Bambu Lab P1P Price Drop; First-Gen Printers a ’55/100′

On its first anniversary, Bambu Lab has dropped the price of the P1P, says its first-gen printers are mid, and hints at marginal printer upgrades to come before major hardware.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 26, 2023
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8th Rock from the Sun
Elegoo Neptune Series Buyer’s Guide: 8 Models Compared

Between the four Neptune 3s, three Neptune 2s, and one Neptune X (confusing, we know), there's a surprising amount of choice on offer in Elegoo's sole series of filament 3D printers.

by Matthew Mensley May 25, 2023
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Orange Box
Snapmaker Artisan Review: Big Potential

Snapmaker’s latest evolution of the 3-in-1 formula, the Snapmaker Artisan, adds lots of brawn, a little brains, and takes up a lot of desk space.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 14, 2023
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The K1 to Watch?
What You Need to Know About the Creality K1 Max

Creality has gone all in with its new series of 3D printers, promising speed, smarts, and in the K1 Max's case, a larger build volume. Here’s everything we know about the K1 Max.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 12, 2023
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Don't Look Back in Anker
Ankermake M5 Review: The Fast and the Spurious

The AnkerMake M5 brings some smarts and speed to desktop printing, but Anker has a lot of wrinkles to smooth over still if the printer is to be a viable option against faster, similarly-priced competition.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 8, 2023
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Oh Snap!
Snapmaker 2.0 Review: Best Budget 3-In-1 3D Printer

The Snapmaker 2.0 A350 3-In-1 3D printer, laser engraver/cutter, and CNC mill is our budget pick for 3-In-1 machines. Check out our review to find out why.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 28, 2023
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A Material World
Print More for Less: A Quick Guide to Find Cheap Filament

by Matthew Mensley Mar 23, 2023
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Down With the Quickness
New Creality ‘Flagship’ Series of 3D Printer to Launch Soon

An update to Creality's website suggests that multiple new 3D printers are incoming, including an all-new "flagship" series.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 3, 2023
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We're Humbled
All3DP Thanks You for Your Help

A heartfelt thank you from team All3DP and Craftcloud.

Feb 7, 2023
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Ultra, It Isn't
Anycubic Photon D2 Review: Long-lasting, Uninspiring

The Photon D2 changes the formula of desktop resin 3D printing, but is the answer it gives the same? Read our review for the full take on this powerful resin 3D printer.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 28, 2023
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It's Official
Printables Introduces Brand Profiles – Launches with Raspberry Pi, Noctua, Framework and More

An update on the Prusa Blog this weekend details the new brand portal area of the Printables website, offering official parts, IP-specific models, and brand-approved community prints.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 17, 2022
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Nice Threads
Continuous Fiber Reinforced 3D Printing: Mind-Blowing!

"Stronger than metal" polymer parts are easier to 3D print than you might think. Here's an introduction to the tech and the business case for continuous fiber 3D printing on a Markforged Mark Two.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 30, 2022
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AR You Ready?
3D Print This Augmented Reality Cube, Hold Brains (And Other Things) In Your Hands

A Redditor has posted their 3D printable QR-code-like cube, compatible with Merge AR apps and hand-held educational experiences.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 9, 2022
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What's New, Pru?
PrusaSlicer Updated to Version 2.5: Available to Download Now

Out of beta and available to all, the latest edition of PrusaSlicer ports a better perimeter slicing strategy and a new filament-saving infill option from Cura, adds STEP file import ability, and more.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 8, 2022
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To Boldly Go
Anycubic Shows Strange Concept Printer at TCT Asia – Is It an Exciting Future for Desktop Resin Printing?

A showing at TCT Asia and a recent tweet from Anycubic about the company’s “new star product,” the Photon Nex – a sci-fi egg-like concept 3D printer – got us thinking. Is Anycubic onto something with the claimed features of the Photon Nex? Let's have a look.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 7, 2022
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It's Got Gust
Biqu to Launch Klipper-Based BQ-Hurakan 3D Printer

3D printing component manufacturer Biqu is to release a tech demo printer of sorts, showing off the company’s new Klipper-native mainboards and SBC. The printer is called the Biqu BQ-Hurakan and comes with some bold claims.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 7, 2022
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Everything but the Kitchen Sink
JashNC Modular Resin 3D Printer Seems to Offer It All… So What’s the Catch?

A-la-carte options could make the JashNC Pegasus 8K the most flexible desktop resin printer around. If it delivers, that is. The Kickstarter campaign is ongoing.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 5, 2022
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Rock 'n' Roll(Out)
E3D’s Tough New Non-stick ObXidian Nozzle to Launch Soon

Popular OEM’s anticipated next-generation of nozzle, almost a year on from its reveal, is nearing launch. The ObXidian is coming in October, according to a recent blog post.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 5, 2022
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Hey Kiri
Photogrammetry on Android Is Surprisingly Good

There aren't many 3D scanning apps for Android. Not that are any good, at least. One relatively new option, Kiri Engine, might finally have it licked.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 12, 2022
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