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.

Meltio secures sale of 500th metal 3D printer; reports 50% revenue growth in 2024

With a focus now on building out its hardware and material capability, Meltio is confident it will be able to further establish itself as a key solutions provider to industries such as aerospace and defence.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Feb 2025

Materialise opens Aerospace Competence Center in Delft, Netherlands

Materialise has launched the Aerospace Competence Center to connect startups, students, academics, government and industry professionals in a city considered to be a European powerhouse.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Feb 2025

Sintavia receives $10 million subordinated debt investment from Stifel North Atlantic AM-Forward Fund

Sintavia is the first organisation to receive capital from the investment and will use the cash to refinance existing equipment loans and provide general working capital for the business.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Feb 2025

Orpheus engine components 3D printed from recycled titanium successfully tested by Rolls Royce in partnership with AMS & MOD

Additive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is working with Rolls Royce and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to recycle retired Tornado aircraft parts into new parts for the next-generation Tempest fighter jets.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Feb 2025

Roboze extends technical partnership with Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team

Leveraging Roboze’s additive manufacturing technology, Yamaha is said to have achieved improvements in development and production times for critical components.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Feb 2025

Leadership reshuffle at Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance

PAMA has announced that Vince Anewenter, Director of the Rapid Prototyping Consortium at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, has assumed the position of Chair of the PAMA Executive Advisory Board.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Feb 2025

Autodesk Fusion APIs integrated with Authentise Flows production management software

The integration, according to Authentise, will allow for multiple workflows to prepare designs for manufacturing without interruptions or complications.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Feb 2025

Nikon opens Additive Manufacturing Technology Center in Japan

Based in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, Nikon says the new AM Technology Center will support the company's plan to 'revolutionise manufacturing while enabling and scaling the industrial base using cutting-edge solutions from Nikon.'

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Feb 2025

Titomic & The University of Alabama in Huntsville partner to advance application of cold spray additive technology

The two organisations are set to work together on joint research initiatives, technology development, and the commercialisation of advanced manufacturing solutions.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Feb 2025

AM Craft delivers 1200 3D printed arm cap components to LOT Polish Airlines for installation on Boeing 737 fleet

LOT as turned to 3D printing as sourcing replacement parts becomes increasingly difficult, with parts unavailable from the original manufacturer having extended lead times and often requiring design enhancements.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Feb 2025

Bottom view of arm caps showing (left to right) the part being replaced, the unpainted 3D printed equivalent, and two colours of the final printed part. - AM Craft

Fortissimo Capital acquires 14% of Stratasys shares for $120m; Stratasys to explore 'inorganic value creation opportunities'

Previously, Fortissimo held approximately 1.5% of Stratasys shares, meaning the company is now among the largest single Stratasys shareholders.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Feb 2025

CEO Filomeno Martina announces departure from WAAM3D

Confirming his decision to leave on LinkedIn, Martina said his time with WAAM3D has been 'a most rewarding and significant experience.'

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Jan 2025