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.

‘As cost goes down the opportunities for additive manufacturing go up’ – Velo3D interview

After the company's first product launch on Monday, Velo3D Chief Product Officer, Stefan Zschiegner talks to TCT about the Sapphire System.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Aug 2018

Interview: new Star Rapid CEO David Hunter discusses the implementation of Industry 4.0 & lean manufacturing

TCT speaks to David Hunter as he settles into his role as CEO of Star Rapid, a company looking to pioneer lean manufacturing processes in China.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jul 2018

Star Rapid employees on the factory floor - Star Prototype

Go with the Flo

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies discusses new additive manufacturing hardware and certifications with bureau, Met L Flo.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Jul 2018

Four position shifter, made with SLA, which won the technical competition at AMUG 2013.

The Fixture List - Why 3D printing jigs and fixtures "makes perfect sense"

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies runs the rule over new approaches to the additive manufacturing of jigs and fixtures.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jul 2018

HP jigs and fixtures Assembly fixture developed on HP's Multi Jet Fusion Platform.

Industry 4.0 manufacturing principles leveraged in disaster areas by Field Ready

Assistant Editor, Sam Davies speaks to Field Ready, a team of humanitarian aid support workers practicing the principles of the fourth industrial revolution in remote areas ravaged by war and natural disasters.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Jun 2018

AU London 2018 - Automation and Generative Design: the future of manufacturing?

At Autodesk University London 2018, the software company championed an automated future and, in collaboration with its partners, explained how users of its products can make it a reality.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jun 2018

AU 2018 Anagnost keynote Autodesk CEO, Andrew Anagnost delivers a keynote presentation on the opening day of Autodesk University London 2018. - Autodesk

Mission: Keep birds in the air with additive manufacturing

Editorial Assistant, Sam Davies finds out how the U.S. Air Force is increasing mission readiness with additive manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Jun 2018

Mission: Keep birds in the air with additive manufacturing

Old, new, borrowed and CADblu: Revolutionising USA's oldest jewellery districts

Sam Davies takes a look at how a New York 3D printing company is helping to revolutionise the state's oldest jewellery districts.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Jun 2018

Raw casting of a 14 KT white gold engagement ring.

Bigger and better: Ultimaker’s John Kawola on the S5, materials and applications

Editorial Assistant, Sam Davies speaks to John Kawola, Ultimaker North America President, on the release of the S5, an array of materials partnerships and its machines being applied in the real world.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Jun 2018

Ultimaker S5 Ultimaker S5 - YouTube/ Ultimaker

NewPro3D to let its technology do the talking as NP1 DLP machine is launched

TCT speaks to NewPro3D after the official launch of its NP1 DLP 3D printing system which boasts the company's Intelligent Liquid Interface technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 May 2018

NewPro3D NP1 The NP1 showcased at RAPID + TCT 2018.

HP Global Innovation Summit: New users, applications, and thoughts on the future

TCT was on the ground at HP's Global Innovation Summit in Barcelona where the company unveiled the latest deployments and applications of its Multi Jet Fusion technology, and discussed digital transformation and sustainability.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 May 2018

HP Global Innovation Summit Barca facility The location for HP's Global Innovation Summit, Sant Cugat, Barcelona.

Concentrating concrete - hybrid manufacturing for large-scale construction

Sam Davies reports on the consortium aiming to develop a hybrid manufacturing system for large-scale building processes.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 May 2018