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.

Driving AM innovation with 3D Systems and Renault Sport Formula One

Pat Warner, Renault Sport F1’s Digital Manufacturing Manager, tells TCT how his team use 3D Printing for casting, jigs & fixtures.

By Sam Davies

/ 1 Nov 2017

Evonik on its role in HP's 3D printing Open Materials Platform

Speciality chemicals company, Evonik gives details on its partnership with HP as the technology giant looks to impact the $12trn manufacturing market with its 3D printing capabilities.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Oct 2017

Evonik on its role in HP's 3D printing Open Materials Platform

Additive's Aurora: Andy Allshorn's legacy SLA machine revival venture

Editorial Assistant, Sam Davies speaks to AMUG European Ambassador, Andrew Allshorn about his 'repair kit' which is revamping old SLA machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Oct 2017

Aurora Repair kit - machines A collection of Aurora (formerly SLA) 250 machines.

Zaybu 3D Scanning developer seeks partnerships as he prepares next step

TCT Magazine Editorial Assistant Sam Davies speaks to Mark Evans, the developer of the patent-pending Zaybu 3D Scanning concept, as he seeks a manufacturing partner to bring his idea to life.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Oct 2017

Two steps forward after one step back

Sam Davies speaks to a research group exploiting material geometries to produce a 3D sand printed floor structure capable of bearing one tonne of weight.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Sep 2017

Approximately half of the Block Research Group atop of their 3D sand printed floor structure. Philippe Block (right) is joined on the front row by Dr Tom van Mele, co-director of BRG (cent...

End of year report: Exploring the need for education in additive manufacturing

Editorial Assistant, Sam Davies gets the thoughts of Star Rapid's Gordon Styles, EOS' Gungor Kara and Cambridge University's Tim Minshall on the importance of education in AM.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Sep 2017

Star Rapid Metal 3D Printing Training workshops. The first of Star Rapid's Metal 3D Printing Training workshops. - Star Rapid

Ansys launches instant simulation Discovery Live 3D design software platform

Ansys, a leading company in engineering simulation and 3D design software solutions, has launched its new Discovery Live platform, which enables the instant simulation of 3D designs.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Sep 2017

Discovery Live Ansys Simulation in seconds with Ansys Discovery Live - Ansys

Challenge accepted: GE Fuse leans on crowdsourcing and 3D printing to complete industrial inspection tasks

TCT speaks to Amelia Gandara & Deborah Brown of GE Fuse, the General Electric business overcoming industrial inspection challenges with crowdsourcing & 3D printing.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Aug 2017

GE Fuse team pic with credit The GE Fuse team. From left to right: Amelia Gandara; Naveen Nair; Axel Grippo; Deborah Brown; and Claire Dickey, from GE Fuse's marketing team. - Clara D...

MIT's 'From 3D printing to the Factory Floor' professional education course returns for fourth year

TCT Magazine speaks to Professor John Hart, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, ahead of MIT's annual five day 'From 3D printing to the Factory Floor' professional education course.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Jul 2017

MIT Professor John Hart Professor John Hart teaching the students of the 'From 3D Printing to the Factory Floor' course. - MIT

Manufacturing Technology Centre welcomes the HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D printer

The Manufacturing Technology Centre invited TCT to an industry open day to celebrate its purchase of the HP Jet Fusion 4200 machine, which will be used for R&D, verification reporting and the production of functional end-use parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Jul 2017

MTC HP Europac From left to right: Victor Marti, HP’s 3D Print EMEA Go to Market Manager; John Beckett, Europac 3D Managing Director; and Chris Ryall, Operations Manager, Additive Man...

Customising the factory floor

Sam Davies speaks to trinckle co-founders to discuss the impact of its paramate software on the customisation of robotic grippers.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Jun 2017

Shining 3D's EMEA office in Stuttgart takes company step closer to 24/7 global sales support

In April 2017, TCT was invited to the grand opening of Shining 3D's EMEA office in Stuttgart, Germany. We spoke with two of the driving force's behind the company's expanding global reach.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Jun 2017

Shining 3D Stuttgart team pic The Shining 3D team at the EMEA launch