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.

Mantle software update enables mould features up to 80% thinner that TrueShape metal 3D printing technology was previously capable of

Top Definition, available via an over-the-air software release, will allow users to directly print features as thin as 0.2mm, while 'dramatically improving' the as-printed strength of small features previously too fragile to print.

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Jul 2025

Andretti Global extends multi-year partnership with Stratasys

The organisations first partnered in 2018, with Andretti installing the Stratasys F370 and Fortus 450mc platforms to bolster its engineering and production capability.

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Jul 2025

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Phase3D's Fringe Inspection software now supports Renishaw RenAM 500 metal additive manufacturing systems

The new Fringe Inspection 500 Kit has been developed in partnership with HRL Laboratories, a materials science and additive manufacturing research institution, to directly support the DARPA SURGE initiative.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Jul 2025

3D Systems announces full commercial launch of FDA-cleared NextDent Jetted Denture Solution in USA

With beta testing now complete, the company is taking orders in the U.S. for the NextDent 300 printer, which will be manufactured in its South Carolina manufacturing facility.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Jul 2025

Elmet Technologies secures US patent for tungsten heavy metal alloy powder production process

The patented process leverages advanced spray drying and optional plasma densification techniques to produce highly densified composite particles that are spherical and flowable.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Jul 2025

Desktop Metal files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; foreign subsidiaries to be sold

After news broke of Desktop Metal's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Nano Dimension announced that the decision was made by Desktop Metal’s independent Board of Directors.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Jul 2025

Authentise & Kform launch first operational implementation of Continuous Hardware Ops delivery model

CHOPS, according to the partners, breaks from 'outdated, siloed, linear engineering methods' and replaces them with a 'live, contextual, and fully traceable loop' from concept through manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Jul 2025

3D Systems shuts down Systemic Bio 3D bioprinting business

Taci Pereira, who was operating as the subsidiary's CEO, announced the closure of the business via a blog posted on Substack.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Jul 2025

Cairn Surgical receives ISO 13485 for Quality Management System associated with Breast Cancer Locator

Cairn Surgical is striving to make breast cancer surgery more precise and has developed the BCL System to improve the accuracy of breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy) by providing precise guidance regarding tumour shape, size, and location.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jul 2025

Ursa Major to deploy Dyndrite LPBF Pro software to support metal additive manufacturing activity

A six-month technical evaluation of Dyndrite LPBF Pro is said to have delivered a better performance than Ursa Major's existing toolset, with the company now integrating the solution as the 'core software of its additive strategy.'

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jul 2025

Horizon Microtechnologies coated 3D printed parts come through outgassing tests successfully

Horizon Microtechnologies believes the development is 'a significant step' in validating its proprietary metallisation process for precision- and micro-additive manufacturing (AM) polymer parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jul 2025

BMW Group is 3D printing components with material recycled from waste powder and used parts

At the automotive giant, waste powder is generated from the production of thousands of components each year, and while previously being disposed of, is now being processed into new feedstock.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Jul 2025