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.

In full flow: How John Crane is using 3D printing to enhance its filtration system products

Mechanical seals and filtration systems manufacturer John Crane explains how 3D printing is helping to improve its product offering.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Dec 2022

Stratasys Fortus 450mc installed at John Crane's Berkshire facility. - John Crane

Recipes for success: How viscous materials are opening up application opportunities in polymer 3D printing

Senior Content Producer Sam Davies speaks to researchers, hardware providers and materials developers about the opportunities that materials with higher viscosities can enable in 3D printing.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Dec 2022

Parts printed with Xaar's high viscosity printheads. - Xaar

“We want to go back to this innovation quality.” - Quickparts CEO Ziad Abou on his vision for the 3D printed parts provider

Quickparts CEO Ziad Abou talks to TCT about the divestiture from 3D Systems, his vision for the company and why it's important to lead as well as listen when it comes to machine purchases.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Dec 2022

Lithoz launches LithaBone HA 480 material for 3D printed bone replacements

Lithoz has announced the development of the LithaBone HA 480 for 3D printed bone replacements, with significant improvements compared to previous Lithoz bone graft substitutes.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Nov 2022

Essentium to launch 'ePOD' on-demand additive manufacturing service offering in 2023

Essentium intends to launch a parts manufacturing services offering based on its High Speed Extrusion (HSE) 3D printing technology called ePOD – Essentium Parts On Demand.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Nov 2022

Essentium HSE 280i HT. - GREG_FOLKINS_PHOTOGRAHY

Fortify CEO Lawrence Ganti: 'AM is an industry focused on the printer rather than the application'

Senior Content Producer Sam Davies speaks to new Fortify CEO Lawrence Ganti about his first impressions of the 3D printing industry and his plans to scale Fortify.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Nov 2022

AMFG secures 8.5m USD investment; appoints Intel Capital's Jennifer Ard to Board

AMFG has raised 8.5 million USD in funding with Intel Capital leading the investment round.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Nov 2022

Q&A: GE Additive on bringing its binder jet technology to market & designing 3D printers for new sectors

TCT talks to GE Additive Binder Jet Product Line Leader Brian Birkmeyer and General Manager Engineering & Technology Chris Schuppe about the company's Series 3 binder jet machine.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Nov 2022

Nexa3D announces three new resin materials & three new partnerships

Nexa3D has announced the availability of three new resin materials, while revealing details of partnerships with Quickparts, Xometry and DyeMansion.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Nov 2022

Part printed in xFLEX 402-Black. - Nexa3D

GKN Aerospace to transform US additive manufacturing centre of excellence into 4th Global Technology Centre

GKN Aerospace is to relocate its North America additive manufacturing (AM) centre of excellence to the Line Star Commerce Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Nov 2022

GKN Aerospace facility at Lone Star Commerce Centre, Fort Worth. - GKN Aerospace

“It’s like starting three companies in one.” - Inkbit CEO Davide Marini on the software ecosystem that will underpin its inkjet 3D printing offering

Senior Content Producer Sam Davies speaks to Inkbit CEO Davide Marini about the company's latest materials launch, the capabilities of the Vista platform, and plans to develop a software ecosystem to underpin it.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Nov 2022

Equispheres launches non-explosible & non-combustible AlSi10Mg metal 3D printing material

Equispheres has announced the development of an aluminium alloy feedstock that is said to reduce the hazards associated with the handling of materials.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Nov 2022

Parts printed by Aconity3D using NExP-1.