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.

Ursa Major appoints Chris Spagnoletti as new CEO

Dan Jablonsky leaves the role after leading the company through a period of significant growth.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Feb 2026

Ursa Major appoints Chris Spagnoletti as new CEO

Application spotlight: AI-designed patient-specific spinal implants set for first in-human procedures in 2026

XJet's NanoParticle Jetting technology has been deployed in combination with an AI-powered design process.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Feb 2026

Application spotlight: AI-designed patient-specific spinal implants set for first in-human procedures in 2026

Automation Alley's Project DIAMOnD opens up Digital Transformation Center to non-members

Small and mid-size businesses will now have access to the organisation's industrial-grade AM equipment.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Feb 2026

Automation Alley's Project DIAMOnD opens up Digital Transformation Center to non-members

Protolabs launches AI-powered ProDesk capability to provide real-time quoting and DFM analysis

ProDesk will serve clients requiring injection moulding, CNC machining and 3D printing services.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Feb 2026

Protolabs launches AI-powered ProDesk capability to provide real-time quoting and DFM analysis

Wohlers Report 2026: Additive manufacturing revenues reach $24.2 billion

The latest Wohlers Report was launched on February 17, 2026.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Feb 2026

Wohlers Report 2026: Additive manufacturing revenues reach $24.2 billion

AMIS introduces AMIS Runtime to eliminate repetitive build preparation tasks

AMIS says that operations become more consistent, configurable and repeatable across SLS, MJF, Binder and Material Jetting systems.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Feb 2026

AMIS introduces AMIS Runtime to eliminate repetitive build preparation tasks

Carbon appoints Jason Rolland as CTO

Rolland was one of the company's earliest hires and has been with Carbon for 12 years.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Feb 2026

British aerospace firm Orbex set to enter administration

The Exploration Company is among those to have explored an acquisition of the company.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Feb 2026

British aerospace firm Orbex set to enter administration

Application spotlight: 100-micron 3D printed veneers enable reduction in teeth grinding for patients

BMF believes it is the world's thinnest veneer product.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Feb 2026

Application spotlight: 100-micron 3D printed veneers enable reduction in teeth grinding for patients

Japan's first government-approved two-story 3D printed reinforced concrete house completed

The 537-square-foot house is said to meet Japan’s stringent seismic design requirements.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Feb 2026

Japan's first government-approved two-story 3D printed reinforced concrete house completed

AM Solutions introduces upgraded M1 surface finishing system for 3D printed metal & polymer parts

The new M1 combines smoothing, grinding, polishing, and deburring in a single vibratory finishing platform.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Feb 2026

AM Solutions introduces upgraded M1 surface finishing system for 3D printed metal & polymer parts

US Army GVSC qualifies Velo3D to support AM integration into Defense Industrial Base supply chain

Velo3D is said to have met all GVSC qualification criteria in less than two weeks.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Feb 2026

US Army GVSC qualifies Velo3D to support AM integration into Defense Industrial Base supply chain