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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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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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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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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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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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EufyMake’s Record-Breaking E1 UV Printer Kickstarter Campaign Ends This Weekend

Since we last reported on it, the E1 has amassed an eye-watering $44 million in pledges on Kickstarter, unlocking multiple stretch goals and accessories along the way. And there are two days left to back it.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 26, 2025
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Flsun Launches Its Print Farm-Focused T1 Max Delta 3D Printer

An evolution on its middle-of-the-road, but nevertheless stacked T1-series 3D printers, Flsun’s T1 Max adds build volume and firmware refinements, but loses the enclosure.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 25, 2025
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Print, Cut, Scorch, Draw
Bambu Lab H2D/Laser Full Combo Review: It’s Big, and Just Getting Started

The long-anticipated next-gen Bambu Lab 3D printer is finally here, delivering on the demand for bigger, multiple extrusion capability, plus so much more with laser, cutting, and pen plotting. There's a lot to cover, so let's dive in!

by Matthew Mensley Jun 5, 2025
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Drip, Drip
Did Another New Bambu Lab Printer Just Leak?

A photograph doing the rounds on social media suggests an H2D-like build volume with a simpler, single-nozzle printhead that bears strong similarity to the A1-series printers.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 4, 2025
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A Pair of Slides with Your Hot End? Biqu Makes Shoes Now, and They’re Pretty Good!

For a brand that's usually making mainboards, hot ends, build plates, and all manner of 3D printing addons, Biqu’s latest release is an upgrade for your feet.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 4, 2025
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Here Comes the Drop
Bambu Lab Hardware Prices Drop in the U.S.

It's taken a couple of weeks, but the cooling of trade tensions between the U.S. and China and lowering of tariffs has made room for Bambu Lab hardware prices to drop.

by Matthew Mensley May 30, 2025
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The Retro Grip Is a Joy-Con-Powered Upgrade for Your Mobile Gaming

Did you know you can pair a Joy-Con with your phone? Neither did we. Anyway, this 3D printed grip uses one for convenient retro-style gaming on your device.

by Matthew Mensley May 29, 2025
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3D Printing Troubleshooting Guide: 30 Common Problems & Solutions

All3DP's complete 3D printing troubleshooting guide, including many common FDM 3D printing problems and solutions, tips, and tricks to fix them.

by Matthew Mensley May 22, 2025
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