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.

ASTM International's Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence launches new manufacturer certification program

Announced ahead of ASTM’s role as Knowledge Partner and Platinum Sponsor of TCT 3Sixty, the program will look to enhance quality assurance, regulatory compliance and process control.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 May 2025

Boeing adds PyroGenesis' Ti64 metal powder to qualified list of additive manufacturing materials

The Ti64 is said to boast a particle size within the range of 53-150µm and is produced with PyroGenesis' NexGen plasma atomisation process.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 May 2025

nTop launches new computational fluid dynamics solution

Hoping to empower engineers to iterate more efficiently, the company has launched nTop Fluids. It follows the acquisition of cloudfluid earlier this year.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 May 2025

Rapid Fusion targets March 2026 installations of Medusa hybrid manufacturing platform as partnership with Applied Automation announced

The arrangement has been described as an 'outsourcing deal' that will see Applied Automation create a dedicated assembly line and testing area at its facility in Plymouth to help ensure the machine is ready for distribution next year.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 May 2025

Spanish media reports: BCN3D files for bankruptcy

Barcelona-based digital media outlet Crónica Global reported last week that BCN3D had failed to successfully negotiate a restructuring of its debts with creditors.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 May 2025

Sculpteo now offering Arkema's PA12 S material as part of 3D printing services

Set to be processed on HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology, PA12 S is characterised by a surface that is 'finer and more uniform' than existing polyamide materials, with Sculpteo promising more aesthetically pleasing parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 May 2025

Peak Technology acquires Jinxbot 3D Printing

Typically, Jinxbot addresses the high-mix, rapid-turn prototyping needs of a variety of customers, focusing on solving 'unusual and time-sensitive' manufacturing challenges.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 May 2025

Nikon SLM Solutions installs Solukon SFM-AT1500-S depowdering system at Nikon AM Technology Center

The Nikon AM Technology Center offers design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), prototyping and production services across a 90,000m² footprint.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 May 2025

Lithoz obtains ISO 13485 quality management system standard

The company believes it to be its latest organisational milestone and underlines its ‘focused commitment’ on meeting the stringent requirements of patient safety, precision and regulatory compliance within the healthcare industries.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 May 2025

'Nano Dimension sees Additively Manufacturing Electronics as part of its core.' - Nano General Manager AME Nir Sade

TCT speaks to Nir Sade, Nano Dimension's General Manager AME, to discuss the current status of AME and the opportunities moving forward.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 May 2025

Ecosistema GO! consortium launched to support adoption of additive manufacturing in Spain

Leitat Technological Center, a non-profit technological solutions organisation, will lead the consortium as coordinator with HP, Meltio, Addimat, Aitiip Centro Tecnológico, Idonial and Aimen all contributing.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 May 2025

Sinterit begins offering AMT vapour smoothing systems alongside SLS 3D printers

Users will be able to purchase and deploy AMT PostPro SFX and PostPro DPX systems alongside their Sinterit Lisa X and SUZY machines. Sinterit suggests this will help them to manufacture parts with injection moulding-like finishes.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 May 2025