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.

Scratching the surface: TCT talks to Titomic about the application of its metal 3D printing technology

During its first Formnext as an exhibitor, TCT speaks to Titomic to find out more about the Kinetic Fusion process and the key vertical markets the company is working in.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Mar 2019

Titomic Formnext stand Titomic at Formnext 2018 - Titomic

An additive embrace: How Boltenstern is delivering bespoke jewellery pieces with precious metal 3D printing

TCT looks into how Boltenstern's TCT Award-winning Embrace collection of jewellery pieces is additively manufactured through Cooksongold.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Mar 2019

Boltenstern cooksongold Beads and gem stones are set inside the cage mid-way through the build of the 3D printed cages. - Angelo Kreuzberger

30 years of EOS: A pioneering journey to the digital factory of the future

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies visits Munich to speak with the EOS Group hierarchy about how the company has established an ecosystem of business and technology to support its customers.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Mar 2019

EOS HQ, Krailling, Germany. EOS HQ, Krailling, Germany. - EOS

Activities at TCT Asia amplify Ultimaker’s coming of age

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies reports from Ultimaker's TCT Asia 2019 press conference where new material partnerships and a Cura software functionality update reaffirmed the company's industrial intentions.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Feb 2019

Ultimaker S5 Ultimaker's S5 in operation. - YouTube/ Ultimaker

Interview: Fortify discusses Fluxprint, beta customers, and price point of Digital Composite Manufacturing platforms

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies talks to Fortify CEO, Josh Martin, about the start-up's Fluxprint process, transition from the lab to the commercial space, and 2019 beta programme.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Feb 2019

Fortify Sample part produced via Fortify's Fluxprint process. - Fortify

Boyce Technologies becomes first commercial customer of BigRep Pro

Boyce Technologies has told of its application of BigRep's 3D printing technology as it prepares to install the company's new BigRep Pro system.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Jan 2019

BigRep Pro Boyce will install the BigRep Pro in the coming weeks. - BigRep

Heritage Forensics: How 3D technologies uncovered the fate of the Oxford Dodo

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies reports on a tour of Warwick Manufacturing Group where 3D technologies are uncovering new facts and curious fates.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jan 2019

The Oxford Dodo specimen exhibited at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. - Credit: University of Warwick/ Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

'We’re trying to change the face of dental technology' - TCT talks to Byrnes Dental Lab

How Byrnes Dental Lab is embracing modern manufacturing with not one but two Carbon 3D printers.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Dec 2018

Dental models printed on the Carbon system Dental models printed on the Carbon system

HP on HP: How the internal use of 3D printing is shaking up one of the world's biggest plastic supply chains

HP came to market with its Multi Jet Fusion technology suggesting it had the power to change corporate behaviour, Assistant Editor, Sam Davies takes a look at how the company has started at home.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Dec 2018

HP on HP Air_duct MJF air duct redesigned from seven assembled components to one. - HP

How generative design and 3D printing are making customised, lighter wheelchairs a reality

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies reports on a company aiming to serve 70 million people with customised wheelchairs.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Dec 2018

How generative design and 3D printing are making customised, lighter wheelchairs a reality

Origin launches Open Additive Production platform and announces BASF partnership

A San Francisco-based start-up bringing to market an open additive mass production platform consisting of ‘extensible software, modular hardware, and an extensive materials network’ has launched.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Nov 2018

BASF 2 Origin sample part for Formnext. Sample part printed in a BASF material to be launched at Formnext 2018.

The 3D Measurement Company signs reseller deal with Metronor as 3D measurement distribution business expands

The 3D Measurement Company has signed a deal to resell Metronor’s portable 3D metrology equipment in the UK as it expands its distribution offering.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Nov 2018

TrackScan Metronor T3DMC Render of the TrackScan device, co-developed by Metronor and ScanTech, and distributed through the UK by T3DMC, being applied on the exterior of a car. - Metr...