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.

"We haven't sold PLA this year" - Industrial adoption driving Essentium's 3D printing materials roadmap

Essentium CEO Blake Teipel talks to TCT Magazine about how demand shapes the company's material roadmap after launching a high temperature nylon range at Formnext.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Nov 2019

“Production of soles for sports shoes using Carbon’s 3D printing process will continue” despite Adidas Speedfactory closures

The additive manufacture of sport shoe midsoles using Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) process is set to continue despite Adidas’ decision to close its Speedfactory facilities in Germany and the United States.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Nov 2019

Factory reset: Renishaw's education outreach looks to plug the gap as design & technology participation falls

Assistant Editor Sam Davies explores the importance of Renishaw's education outreach programme.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Nov 2019

Ultimaker reveals S5 advancements and launches S3 3D printing platform at TCT Show

TCT speaks to Ultimaker's Paul Heiden as the company announces the S5 Pro Bundle and the 'composite-ready' S3 printing platform at TCT Show.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Sep 2019

3D printing’s breakout season: A look at Riddell's Precision Diamond helmet

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies gets the lowdown from Carbon and Riddell on the use of 3D technologies in its latest headwear production iteration.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Sep 2019

Riddell Speedflex Precision Diamond Helmet

Voodoo Manufacturing launches clear aligner service powered by Formlabs 3D printing technology

Voodoo Clear Aligners has been launched to serve direct to consumer clear aligner companies like Smilelove, who has been named as the first public partner.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Sep 2019

Sand 3D printing: The dos and the don'ts with Hoosier Pattern Inc

Dave Rittmeyer at Hoosier Pattern provides words of wisdom to anyone planning to use a 3D sand printer.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Sep 2019

Hoosier sand mould 3D printed sand casting produced by Hoosier Pattern with ExOne's S Max platform. - Hoosier Pattern Inc

Ramon Pastor to serve as HP Inc's interim Head of 3D Printing after Christoph Schell named as company's first CCO

Christoph Schell is to leave his role as HP Inc’s Head of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing to become the company’s first Chief Commercial Officer.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Sep 2019

HP Schell Pastor BCN Ramon Pastor and Christoph Schell cut the ribbon at HP's new Centre of Excellence in Barcelona this summer. - TCT Magazine

‘An opportunity issue, not a pipeline issue’: Carbon’s Dara Treseder on inclusivity in tech

Assistant Editor Sam Davies talks to Carbon's Dara Treseder about inclusivity in tech after the company hosted a Kode With Klossy bootcamp at its headquarters this summer.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Sep 2019

What became of Vulcan Labs: exploring the spin off's role in EOS' 3D printing network

Assistant Editor Sam Davies speaks to EOS North America's David Leigh & Cary Baur about Vulcan Labs, the Integra P 400, and what's next on Vulcan's to-do list.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Aug 2019

Interview: Haddington Dynamics discusses the application of 3D printing on its Dexter robotic arm

TCT speaks to Haddington Dynamics, an open sourced maker of robots who is harnessing 3D printing to manufacture its flagship product.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jul 2019

Dexter Haddington Dynamics Haddington's Dexter robotic arm. - Haddington Dynamics

Moog's connecting flight to distributed manufacturing

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies finds out how Moog's VeriPart platform could enable true distributed manufacturing networks for aerospace MRO.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Jul 2019