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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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Same, but Different
Monoprice Maker Select Plus: Review the Specs

Assembled from just two pieces and offering the same build volume in a reduced footprint, the Monoprice Maker Select Plus is a worthy step up from the Maker Select V2. Let's review the specs.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 5, 2019
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The Pathio to Greatness?
2019 E3D Pathio Slicer – Everything We Know so Far

Eighteen months in the making, E3D spinoff Pathio debuts its eponymous slicer. In beta and available now, Pathio features nifty new features and a slick UI that’s simultaneously familiar and completely fresh.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 18, 2019
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Single (Piece) and Ready to Mingle (Among the Stars)
Orbex Partners with SLM Solutions to Produce Clean-Burning 3D Printed Rocket

Orbex, the UK-based microsatellite launch company, has partnered with German additive manufacturer SLM Solutions to 3D print a single-piece engine. Claimed to be the world's largest, the engine is a part of Orbex's Prime rocket and was unveiled at the opening of a new facility in Scotland.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 12, 2019
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One of the Best Goes Big
Peopoly Moai 200: Review the Specs

The effortless flexibility of the Peopoly Moai gets supersized for the Moai 200 -- a 200 mm-cubed SLA beast with a heated chamber and sundry other new features. Read on as we break down the specs.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 22, 2019
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Upgrade, Adapt, Improve
19 Must-Have Tevo Tornado Upgrades and Mods

Wishing your Tevo Tornado had a little more oomph? Check out the 19 best Tevo Tornado upgrades and mods to bring your 3D printer to the next level.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 18, 2019
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Big Delta
Anycubic Kossel Linear Plus: Review the Specs

We take a deep dive, looking at the Anycubic Kossel Linear Plus, its features, specs and where to get one. Read on, as we review all we know about this big delta 3D printer.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 18, 2019
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Carving It Up
Inventables X-Carve: Review the Specs

Open-source and highly modifiable, the X-Carve by Inventables is a popular 3D carving kit. Read on as we review the specs of this CNC machine.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 17, 2019
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Cold as Ice
Phrozen Shuffle (XL) Review: Stunning Prints

The Phrozen Shuffle and Phrozen Shuffle XL offer excellent print quality but are not without their flaws. Check out our review to find out if they are worth buying.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 15, 2019
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Direct Drive
ADIMLab 3D Printer Gantry: Review the Specs

Touting a large build volume, dual z-axis steppers, and a CR-10 style frame, the ADIMLab 3D Printer -- also known as the ADIMLab Gantry and HC Maker 7 -- is another large-bed 3D printer competing for the budget buck. Let’s review the specs.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 15, 2019
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Licht-ety Split
The Key to Faster SLA Printing? MORE LIGHT

Researchers at the University of Michigan have unlocked the path to fast and continuous resin 3D printing by mixing photoinhibitor and additional light sources into the mix.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 15, 2019
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Lil Laser
Cubiio Compact Laser Engraver Review: Buggy but Fun

Compact and facilitating creativity, the Cubiio laser engraver is a unique device that got the All3DP office abuzz with excitement. But is it worth the hype? Read our review to find out.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 14, 2019
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Say Cheese
Polaroid to Release Europe-Only PlaySmart 3D Printer

From the hallowed halls of CES, Polaroid has announced a shiny new 3D printer for its customers in Europe. Called the PlaySmart, the budget-friendly device looks to offer a wide range of features including wireless app operability.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 9, 2019
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Battlebot, Attack!
Buy a Poster, Build Your Own Fighting Robot

For the paltry price of a glossy poster, you can get access to the CAD files for a MegaBot fighting robot. In short, deck your walls and deck your enemies with a tractor-sized fighting machine. That or 3D print it.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 20, 2018
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It's Just a Spring Thing
This Open-Source Hack Lets You 3D Print Springs

With a simple scrap of G-code, you can make your FDM 3D printer extrude unsupported single-strand coil springs. MakeFast Workshop shows us how.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 19, 2018
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Pinching Fen-nies
[DEAL] Single’s Day 2018 Savings on 3D Printers, Filament and More

Single's Day 2018 has been and gone, but that doesn't mean you can't still blag a bargain - many of these 3D printing deals run into the week.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 12, 2018
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All 4.1 and 4.1 for All!
Simplify3D 4.1 Expands Multi-Extrusion Capabilities, Individual Processes per Part

Simplify3D has just released the latest version of its premium 3D model slicing software. Improvements come in toolpath optimization, file size generation plus usability support for six-material extrusion and individualized processes across multiple parts.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 6, 2018
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2.Whoa
Peopoly Updates Asura SLA Print Prep Software to 2.0

Users of SLA 3D printers have a robust new solution for their print preparation needs; updated to 2.0, Peopoly's Asura now features built-in slicing and distortion adjustment for precision prints.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 5, 2018
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Would You Like Fries With That?
The Next Big Thing in Desktop SLA? Peopoly Introduces the Moai 200

Ahead of next week's TCT Show, Peopoly has revealed a supersized version of its popular Moai SLA kit 3D printer. Get your gloves ready - the Peopoly Moai 200 prints up to 200mm-cubed.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 20, 2018
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The Future is Autonomous, and Hofmeister Kinkless
BMW’s Vision iNEXT Concept Car Features a Sensor-Packed 3D Printed Grille

BMW has outlined what it thinks the future car is: autonomous, all-electric and, to all intents and purposes a living-room-on-wheels. Oh, and it has a purty 3D printed grille.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 18, 2018
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Less is More
Autodesk to Simplify Fusion 360 Licensing

Autodesk will strip away the Standard and Ultimate editions of its CAD/CAM design software Fusion 360 in October, replacing its old two-tier licensing model with a single offering that includes all generative and advanced design tools previously exclusive to the Ultimate edition.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 14, 2018
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