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.

Sodick to acquire majority stake in Prima Additive

Following the closing of the deal, it is expected that Prima Additive’s headquarters will remain in Italy, with the management team – including CEO Paolo Calefati also remaining unchanged.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Mar 2025

Sciaky receives order to additively manufacture Inconel 718 parts for power generation project

Though the specific end-use and customer for this project has not been disclosed, the order involves the deposition of 700+ pounds of Inconel 718

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Mar 2025

Untitled design - 1 Sample Inconel 718 part. - Sciaky Inc

Axtra3D validates four new dental resins for use on Lumia X1 3D printer

NextDent Model Sand, Pro3dure Splint 19.1 AO/MSI, Pro3dure Denture 14.2, and Pro3dure Crown & Bridge are now available to users of Axtra3D's Hybrid PhotoSynthesis technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Mar 2025

Farsoon launches Beam Shaping Technology at TCT Asia

Farsoon’s Beam Shaping Technology dynamically forms laser spots into various shapes, enhancing printing quality and efficiency, while delivering part densities exceeding 99.95%.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Mar 2025

Alloyed raises £37 million in Series B round with two Japanese organisations leading investment

The investment will be harnessed to support the expansion of the company's manufacturing facilities in Abingdon, UK, and Seattle, USA.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Mar 2025

Elementum 3D integrates PermiAM controlled permeability process into Dyndrite LPBF Pro end-user software

Patent-pending, the PermiAM technique is said to enable the creation of metal components that seamlessly integrate regions of controlled permeability with fully dense structures within a single part.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Mar 2025

Ten additive manufacturing material advancements to be showcased at TCT Asia 2025

From world premieres to Asia debuts, magnesium to microspheres, here are ten AM materials advancements to see at TCT Asia 2025 (17-19th March, Shanghai).

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Mar 2025

Hebei High Melting Point Metals Co., Ltd

Building blocks: Instilling DEI practices into aerospace and motorsport engineering teaching

Sam Davies hears how a college lecturer is instilling diversity, equity and inclusion practices into the teaching of aerospace and motorsport engineering courses.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Mar 2025

EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg material now produced with 100% recycled feedstock

According to the company, increasing the recycled content to 100% has resulted in a 77% CO2e reduction from the prior material.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Feb 2025

A day in the life of... a Chief Operating Officer

In this instalment of our 'A day in the life of...' feature, Janet Dickinson of contract manufacturing firm Endeavor 3D explains the role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO).

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Feb 2025

DEEP DIVES | Why the defence sector is turning to digital AM inventories

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies explores the progress being made with AM in the defence sector.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Feb 2025

DEEP DIVES | Why the defence sector is turning to digital AM inventories

Trial date set for Desktop Metal's pending litigation against Nano Dimension

Desktop Metal has alleged that Nano Dimension had not used 'reasonable best efforts' to obtain regulatory approval of its proposed takeover of Desktop 'as soon as practicable'

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Feb 2025