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.

South Korean researchers additively manufacture spherical high-pressure tank capable of passing 330-bar test at -196°C

To satisfy stringent aerospace dimensions and structural requirements, the researchers used AM technology to print two titanium hemispheres, before joining them together through a sequence of heat treatment, precision machining and welding.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2025

ASTM International to develop manufacturing training programs for needs of DoD with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing

The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and will work together on a series of strategic initiatives, of which the co-development of comprehensive education, training and personnel certification is considered the priority.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2025

Dronavia partners with Sculpteo to additively manufacture technical drone components

Dronavia has sought to leverage Sculpteo's additive manufacturing expertise to support the development and manufacture of parachute systems, circuit breakers, remote identification, and geocaging devices.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2025

North Bristol NHS Trust deploys Stratasys J5 3D printer to provide custom treatment to babies with skull distortions

A Stratasys J5 PolyJet machine, supplied by Tri-Tech 3D, has been used in combination with the biocompatible Med610 resin to produce the helmets by North Bristol NHS Trust Bristol Helmet Service.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Jun 2025

Nikon SLM Solutions to support ArianeGroup's production of large-scale components

Deploying Nikon SLM's metal powder bed fusion technology, ArianeGroup expects to set a new benchmark in the aerospace and defence sectors by tackling the production of components over 1 cubic metre using metal additive manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jun 2025

Ameresco & US Army to demonstrate potential of 3D printing for large-scale energy efficient upgrades

Aiming to provide a model for military and federal building retrofits, energy solutions provider Ameresco will work with the US Army to improve building insulation and energy performance through a 'state-of-the-art 3D fabrication process.'

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Jun 2025

Ricoh launches Ricoh 3D for Healthcare LLC business

The Ricoh 3D for Healthcare division has been using 3D printing technology to develop solutions in the medical sector for around five years.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Jun 2025

A day in the life of... an Additive Manufacturing Engineer

In this instalment of TCT's 'A Day in the Life of...' series, Vasia Papadopoulou of additive manufacturing OEM Stratasys explains the role of an Additive Manufacturing Engineer.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Jun 2025

Nano Dimension expands Board of Directors with Andy Sriubas and Eileen Tanghal appointments

The appointments come at what Nano describes as a 'pivotal moment' with the company 'shifting from M&A integration to scaling a unified technology platform' across global markets.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Jun 2025

Czech Academy of Sciences institute installs Lithoz CeraFab Multi 2M30 3D printer to support bioengineering research

Researchers will use the machine to support the advanced engineering of hierarchical structures with sensory capabilities for use in biological and engineering applications as part of the MEBioSys project.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Jun 2025

Stratasys & Automation Intelligence launch dedicated tooling facility to support North American manufacturers

Operating out of Automation Intelligence’s manufacturing site in Flint, Michigan, the North American Stratasys Tooling Center has been designed to assist manufacturers in the validation and scaling up of practical AM applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Jun 2025

Robotic arm being used in the new North American Stratasys Tooling Center. - Stratasys

Vaya Space to additively manufacture propulsion system parts via Velo3D in $4m partnership

Vaya Space will now leverage Velo3D's Sapphire XC and XC1MZ metal additive manufacturing systems to print parts in GRCop42 and Inconel 718.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Jun 2025