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.

Fortissimo Capital completes $120 million acquisition of 14% of Stratasys shares; CEO Yoav Zeif steps down from board

The shares were purchased through a direct purchase of 11,650,485 newly issued ordinary shares at $10.30 per share, leaving Fortissimo with approximately 15.5% of Stratasys’ issued and outstanding ordinary shares.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Apr 2025

Farsoon announces two laser configuration upgrades for FS350M metal additive manufacturing platform

The company says it has installed more than 100 FS350M machines in the consumer products sector alone, but has sought to provide increased laser power and volume with these latest updates.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Apr 2025

ALTANA scales up production of UV-curing 3D printing resins

The first high-volume batch of a UV-curing 3D printing resin by Cubic Ink was produced together with ALTANA's ACTEGA division at its Cinnaminson, New Jersey site

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Apr 2025

Sculpteo launches PA12 Blue food-grade polymer

Designed for critical applications, the high-performance polyamide combines robustness, reliability, and compliance with European food safety standards, particularly Regulation EC 1935/2004 and EC Directive No 2023/2006.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Apr 2025

Conflux Technology to develop hydrogen fuel cell cooling for AMSL Aero

Conflux Technology is set to design and manufacture a full proof-of-concept assembly of a heat exchanger to evaluate its performance within Vertiia’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Apr 2025

Close-up of Conflux heat exchanger with micro-structures for efficient heat transfer. - Conflux Technology

HP unveils new automotive and medical additive manufacturing applications

HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology has been leveraged by Blazin Rods to manufacture more than 75 parts for a custom-built car.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Apr 2025

Don't judge AM on its cost, but its value

“If, when assessing AM, the sums aren’t adding up, that’s fine, actually.”

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Apr 2025

Don't judge AM on its cost, but its value

restor3d raises $38 million as it prepares to commercialise four fully 3D printed product lines

restor3d says it is 'rapidly approaching positive operating cash flow' but has procured the 38 million USD in fresh capital to advance the commercialisation of the new product lines.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Apr 2025

Nano Dimension appoints Ofir Baharav as new CEO

In line with his appointment as CEO, Baharav has resigned from the Board, with Pons becoming Chairman.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Apr 2025

Nano Dimension appoints Ofir Baharav as new CEO

Firehawk Aerospace to adopt multiple JuggerBot 3D Tradesman Series P3-44 systems as strategic partnership announced

The partnership will seek to enable the rapid production of 'innovative and critical components' for next-generation flight systems.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Apr 2025

Airtech Advanced Materials bolsters additive manufacturing portfolio with integration of Kimya materials

The strategic acquisition of Kimya's offering comes months after the company withdrew from the 3D printing market.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Apr 2025

APWORKS and Equispheres to explore North American production capacity for Scalmalloy

The two companies have entered into a non-binding understanding and are currently exploring avenues for future production, distribution, and technical alignment.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Apr 2025