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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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OpenSCAD Sesame
Parametric OpenSCAD File Lets You 3D Print Keys

A recent post on engineering project site Hackaday details how to 3D print Kwikset keys. There's a free OpenSCAD file so you can too.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 16, 2017
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Remote Viewing
New AstroPrint Mobile App Gives On-the-Go Print Monitoring & Analytics

AstroPrint has just released its new AstroPrint Mobile app for iOS and Android. With it, mobile users get 3D print oversight and management.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 13, 2017
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Go-Goggles
Oculus Announces Sub-$200 Oculus Go Standalone VR Headset

Tired of tethering and aiming to put VR in front of billions, Oculus has revealed a new sub-$200 virtual reality headset, the Oculus Go.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 12, 2017
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Luxexcel Gets $4.7 Million Investment for Custom 3D Printed AR/VR Lenses

Dutch lens-maker Luxexcel has received a large investment boost in its efforts to create prescription eyewear for popular VR and AR hardware.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 4, 2017
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Top 21 Rick and Morty Toys, Figures & Collectibles to 3D Print

We've trawled the web for these Rick and Morty toys, figures to 3D print so you don't have to. Show a little love, and Get Schwifty!

by Matthew Mensley Sep 27, 2017
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This Chair Was 3D Printed In One Continuous Line

A London research group has 3D printed an unusual chair. To do it they developed custom software and a robotic arm-mounted extruder that allows them to print directly into the air.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 18, 2017
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Look Mom, No Hands!
World’s 8 Best VR Roller Coaster Rides

Seeking out thrills via VR roller coaster rides? Check out our guide to the tech, games, apps, and real life examples of VR roller coasters.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 7, 2017
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Put Your Hackin' Gloves On
This Hack Turns Your Ultimaker 3 into an Ambient Light

The folks at Doodle3D have been tinkering around with the Ultimaker API. Their first test? To take control of the Ultimaker 3's lighting.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 30, 2017
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Game On
17 Best VR Games for PS4 in 2017

Casting your eyeballs to the far-flung reaches of the human imagination, these are the current and upcoming best VR games for PS4 in 2017.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 27, 2017
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Smooth Moves
Neosanding 2.0 3D Printing Technique Smooths Planes Quicker

The creator of the Ironing feature currently in the Cura 2.7 Beta details a new method that offers similar results in less print time.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 25, 2017
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Kentucky Fried Nightmares
KFC To Put Employees Through Crazy VR Training

The fast-food chain has revealed a gamified take on employee training - a VR chicken inspection and preparation experience.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 25, 2017
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Anatomic Design
Kickstarter Campaign to Reissue Humanscale Design Guide

Containing over 60,000 reference measurements, the Humanscale collection of books and charts is getting a re-release via Kickstarter.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 18, 2017
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VR the Champions
41 Best VR Games for PS4, Oculus Rift, Android, Vive, iPhone

Check out the 41 best VR games available right now (or soon) for PS4, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Android and iPhone - some are free!

by Matthew Mensley Aug 15, 2017
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No Place to Hide
Oddviz 3D Imaging Technique Lets You Peek Inside Buildings

Like something out of a hokey sci-fi movie, this photogrammetry use gives astonishing navigable 3D scans of real buildings.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 15, 2017
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Simplicity, Oversimplified
Sindoh 3DWOX DP200 3D Printer Review: Stiflingly Simplified

Sindoh's 3DWOX DP200 is a smart 3D printer that removes some of the fuss of 3D printing, for a middling price, but... Read our full review.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 15, 2017
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Wet Science
Custom SLA Solution Makes Innovative Microfluidics Devices Possible

Researchers from Brigham Young University have created a custom SLA 3D printer and resin so they can print tiny microfluidics devices.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 14, 2017
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Opening Doors
This Open-Source Robot Can Crack A Safe in 30 Minutes

Using cheap open-source hardware and 3D printed parts, a group of hackers have brute-forced their way into a safe at the DEF CON conference.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 31, 2017
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Gotta STARTT Somewhere
Build a Cheap DIY 3D Printer Kit for $99: The iMakr STARTT

A DIY 3D printer kit for beginners, the STARTT stands apart for good reason: it costs just $99. Learn how to build your own with our guide.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 18, 2017
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Executive Fishing
Carl Bass, Former CEO of Autodesk, Joins Formlabs Board of Directors

Hot on the heels of introducing new technologies and machines to its lineup, Formlabs announces a valuable addition to its board.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 14, 2017
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Laser Layers
This Charity Auction Watch Has a Unique Metal Sintered Case

Watch magazine Hodinkee and watchmaker Ressence have teamed up to create a one-off timepiece with a special 3D printed case.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 7, 2017
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