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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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Backer or Buyer? When Million-Dollar Companies Crowdfund, You Still Carry the Risk

Some 3D printer Kickstarter campaigns look like global product releases with finished, guaranteed products. I always assumed Kickstarter wouldn't be cool with this, but digging deeper I see it's an evolution to a new status quo. But shouldn't Kickstarter evolve with it?

by Matthew Mensley Aug 30, 2025
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Grab Yourself a Slice
The Best Slicing Software is Probably The One You Already Have

When you’re just setting out 3D printing, don’t overthink the slicer. Picking the right one for you is probably much simpler than it seems.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 29, 2025
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What a Relief
Carveco’s Upcoming Carveco AI Tool Lets You Touch Memories

New AI tool from the Carveco CAM software team crafts machinable 3D reliefs from images or prompts, no experience necessary.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 29, 2025
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X1Plus FW 3.1 Update Adds Polar Cloud Support, X1Plus Extender In Stock

The successfully crowdfunded X1Plus Extender board lands back in stock on CrowdSupply, and heralds the arrival of X1Plus 3.1, custom Bambu Lab X1C firmware that now supports Polar Cloud print management integration.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 27, 2025
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No More ‘Printer Poop’? Bambu Lab Surprise Announces Vortek Hot End Change System

Social media posts by the company have introduced Vortek, a smart hot-end changing system that “perfects” multicolor printing and circumvents the scourge of printer “poop” it popularized.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 26, 2025
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H2Solved?
The Bambu Lab H2S is Coming, and It Doesn’t Take a Genius to Figure Out What It Is

An e-mail and homepage teaser from Bambu Lab tells us that “Something big is about to drop” on August 26.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 25, 2025
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Your Next Squeeze?
Biqu Panda Juicer Aims to Let You Squeeze More Out of Your Bambu Lab Printer

Three new Panda series upgrades expand your nozzle options for high-flow printing and nozzle hygiene.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 22, 2025
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Let There Be Light
Best Resin 3D Printers 2025: Our Top Picks in 9 Categories

The best resin 3D printers for home, backed by hands-on testing and reviews. Check out our picks to find the best resin printer for your needs.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 22, 2025
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U Want One?
Snapmaker U1 Blasts Past the $7-Million Mark in Under a Day on Kickstarter

Snapmaker's U1 toolchanging 3D printer is finally live on Kickstarter for backing, and the initial reception suggests it's a hot ticket, surpassing all previous Snapmaker campaigns in a single day.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 20, 2025
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Qidi Says ‘One Is Enough’ of Its New Qidi Q2 3D Printer

The Qidi Q2 launches in a couple of days, with its sights seemingly set on the beginner-friendliness of Bambu Lab’s machines.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 18, 2025
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Biqu Drops Even More Bambu Lab Upgrades, Including High-Powered Cooling and Potentially Trademark-Infringing ‘Under Armour’ Baseplate

Filament storage, AMS-mounting, print status lighting, cooling and build-plate adhesion are all in the spotlight across Biqu’s latest expansion of its Panda series products.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 31, 2025
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Deja Vu
Creality Hi Combo Review: A Multicolor High, with Some ‘Early-Release’ Lows

Creality’s family-friendly Hi wants you to print in color, and with the CFS filament switcher in tow does a pretty good job of it. Early adopters may be in for a ride, though.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 31, 2025
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U1 Some?
Snapmaker’s New Toolchanger Could Cost $679 for Fast-Fingered Kickstarter Backers

The U1, coming to Kickstarter in August, will set its early bird tier at $749 – about 25% off what we now know to be a $999 MSRP.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 30, 2025
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Feeling Zen
Build the ZenDeck: A DIY, Open-Source Ryzen-Powered Gaming Handheld

Industrious DIYer CNCDan is at it again, this time completing and open-sourcing a DIY Steam Deck-like handheld gaming PC based on a Ryzen-based mini PC. Its name? ZenDeck. Clever.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 30, 2025
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A1 That I Want, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Creality’s New A1 Pro Laser Engraver Lets You Ditch the Computer

Building on the recently launched Falcon A1 10W, Creality’s latest expansion into the wider crafting space is a the Falcon A1 Pro, dual-laser-toting engraver for pros looking to monetize their work.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 28, 2025
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Pi 2 4 U?
This Bundle Pairs BigTreeTech Hardware with Obico Smarts for Your Next 3D Printer Refresh

Things slip through our 3D printery dragnet from time to time, like the BigTreeTech Pi 2 AI bundle, a product team-up by BigTreeTech and Obico.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 25, 2025
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Polymaker’s New Filament Protects Your Electronics Projects From Deadly Static Shocks

Polymaker has just introduced Fiberon PA612-ESD, a new engineering filament for hobbyists and professionals tailormade for static-safe components and eliminating the need for post-processing or specialized ESD coatings.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 15, 2025
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Walk This Way
Are 3D Printed Sneakers Fashionable Now? I Bought a Pair to Find Out

Between sophisticated printers, materials, production capacities, celebrity endorsements, and a buying public that may finally be receptive to them, the stars are aligning for 3D printed footwear in 2025. I bought a pair for myself to see what all the fuss is about.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 10, 2025
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Prime Time
Revopoint’s Prime Day Sale Has Up To 35% Off 3D Scanners

If you've been waiting for the right moment to jump into 3D scanning, this might be it. Save up to 35% (and more, using an All3DP-exclusive code) on the company's top scanners and accessories.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 9, 2025
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Snapmaker Confirms U1 Toolchanger 3D Printer, Ending Factory Leak Speculation

It's official. Snapmaker is joining the color-printing party with the U1, a four-toolhead 3D printer that it says offers 5x the speed, and 80% less waste.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 8, 2025
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