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.

Anzu Partners agrees to acquire Voxeljet in €20m deal; go-shop period permits company to pursue other buyers

The purchase agreement is worth around 20 million EUR and is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of Voxeljet’s General Meeting and foreign investment clearance in Germany.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Dec 2024

Axial3D & GE HealthCare combine INSIGHT & oZTEo bone imaging applications to enhance 3D modelling services

The two companies believe their collaboration will represent a 'major advancement' in MR imaging and the creation of 3D patient-specific models, suggesting healthcare professionals will be able to better visualise and communicate patient anatomy.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Dec 2024

The Shapeways brand is revived as Manuevo acquires 'all available assets' from trustees

Manuevo – a subsidiary of WVS International Inc. – will continue operating using the Shapeways name less than five months after the company launched in the wake of Shapeways' bankruptcy.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Dec 2024

DigiFabster launches AI Quote Agent for manufacturing shops

The company’s AI-powered quoting agent is designed to help manufacturing shops deliver quotes to customers in a more timely fashion.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Dec 2024

Babcock sees first part recommended for adoption into defence inventory through Project TAMPA AM accelerator program

Defence manufacturer Babcock has successfully delivered the first package of work for the UK Ministry of Defence's additive manufacturing accelerator program Project TAMPA.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Nov 2024

Boston Micro Fabrication opens UltraThineer Lab at US headquarters

Its UltraThineer Lab will house BMF's proprietary projection micro stereolithography (PµSL) technology and work to manufacture custom cosmetic veneers.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Nov 2024

Can Leading Minds get additive manufacturing out of a bind?

Group Content Manager Sam Davies speaks to Materialise about the Leading Minds consortium the company is facilitating.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Nov 2024

Representatives of the eight founding members of the Leading Minds consortium. - TCT

Quantica names Stefan Hollaender as new CEO; announces new focus on coatings, adhesives & other 2D applications

Hollaender's appointment comes as the company commences a strategic alignment towards industrial manufacturing applications and enters a new phase of growth.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Nov 2024

Continuum Powders opens new global HQ & announces Renishaw partnership

According to Continuum, its new HQ operates as a 'green manufacturing centre' with net-zero carbon energy partners and low-emission gas systems 'integrated throughout.'

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Nov 2024

LPE installs second Axtra3D Lumia X1 3D printer

Having added a second Lumia X1 to its fleet, the company says it will significantly reduce lead times and enhance production capabilities.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Nov 2024

LPE Engineering Director Patrick Walls, left, with Axtra3D founder & CEO Gianni Zitelli, right. - LPE/Axtra3D

Impossible Objects makes CBAM 25 3D printing system available in Europe

According to Impossible Objects, CBAM 25 has been designed to improve on the build speeds of competitor polymer 3D printing technologies, boasting the printing of sixty-micron thick layers every four seconds.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Nov 2024

Gulf Wind Technology deploys Stratasys SLA 3D printing technology to enhance wind turbine models

Gulf Wind Testing has been inspired by the application of 3D printing in Formula 1 and is said to have achieved significant reductions in design iteration turnaround time, while increasing its flexibility.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Nov 2024