Sam Davies

Group Content Manager, began writing for TCT Magazine in 2016 and has since become one of additive manufacturing’s go-to journalists. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, Sam’s insight and expertise are highly sought after.

LEAP 71 & HBD additively manufacture 200kN aerospike rocket engine

At one-metre in height, the partners believe the engine to be the world's largest 3D printed aerospike.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Mar 2026

LEAP 71 & HBD additively manufacture 200kN aerospike rocket engine

Addiguru enters & expands several partnerships to advance adoption of in-situ monitoring technology

Renishaw, Apex Additive, MTC, LISI Aerospace & the University of Bolton are all working with Addiguru.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Mar 2026

Addiguru enters & expands several partnerships to advance adoption of in-situ monitoring technology

Ter Hoek diversifies portfolio with XJet 1400C ceramic 3D printer acquisition

Ter Hoek has traditionally worked with EDM, PECM, and CNC milling technologies to provide parts to its customer base.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Mar 2026

Ter Hoek diversifies portfolio with XJet 1400C ceramic 3D printer acquisition

Intergalactic additively manufactures IN718 microtube heat exchanger headers via Velo3D RPS service

The parts are intended for use in a cabin air heat exchanger assembly designed for a mass-produced commercial aircraft.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Mar 2026

Intergalactic additively manufactures IN718 microtube heat exchanger headers via Velo3D RPS service

Future Form adopts HP Multi Jet Fusion technology as 3D printing service launched

The company expects to use 3D printing for functional prototyping & final part production.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Mar 2026

Future Form adopts HP Multi Jet Fusion technology as 3D printing service launched

What we're most looking forward to at the RAPID + TCT Conference 2026

The TCT team select their RAPID + TCT Conference highlights.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Mar 2026

What we're most looking forward to at the RAPID + TCT Conference 2026

Roboze to expand distributed manufacturing capabilities after latest round of investment

Rule 1 Ventures is among the new investors in the company.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Mar 2026

Roboze to expand distributed manufacturing capabilities after latest round of investment

Mantle names Kim Hayashi as new CEO

She succeeds Ted Sorom, who stepped down earlier this year after ten years of leadership.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Mar 2026

Application spotlight: Metal AM yields cycle time reduction for underground sprinkler mould inserts

Xact Metal's XM200G system & Uddeholm Corrax steel were used to manufacture the tooling component.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Mar 2026

Application spotlight: Metal AM yields cycle time reduction for underground sprinkler mould inserts

Airbus to install Norsk Titanium Merke IV DED systems as process development partnership commences

The companies hope to transition from part-specific qualification to broader process-based methodologies for specific titanium products.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Mar 2026

Airbus to install Norsk Titanium Merke IV DED systems as process development partnership commences

Ursa Major successfully hot fires latest variant of AM-enabled Hadley engine

Major components have been in-sourced as a result of Ursa Major's 'strategic vertical integration' of AM.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Mar 2026

Ursa Major successfully hot fires latest variant of AM-enabled Hadley engine

Metamorphic AM launches Rapid Geometry Review offering

The service assesses structural logic, printability, material suitability, manufacturability, and 'missed geometric opportunity.'

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Mar 2026

Metamorphic AM launches Rapid Geometry Review offering