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.

Forward AM confirms insolvency process as 'proactive measure to restructure the business'

According to Forward AM, the company remains committed to fulfilling all existing and new orders, with the insolvency process intended to attract new investments.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Nov 2024

Nexa3D disputes bankruptcy claims after Formnext 2024 absence

While the company insists a bankruptcy isn’t imminent and that Avi Reichental remains in post as CEO, it did confirm a reduction in workforce has taken place.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Nov 2024

Baralan turns to Stratasys PolyJet technology to create multi-colour packaging designs

This application of 3D printing technology is allowing Baralan's clients to utilise fully decorated and personalised packaging in low-volume production runs.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Nov 2024

Equispheres announces aluminium powder supplier agreement with 3D Systems

According to the companies, the use of Equispheres materials on the 3D Systems platforms has showed productivity gains of up to 50% and an average density of 99.8% during testing.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Nov 2024

HP announces updates to polymer and metal additive manufacturing offerings

The company's updates include the preview of a halogen-free flame retardant materials for polymer additive manufacturing, the release of the HP 3D Build Optimizer, and new platform configurations for its Metal Jet S100.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Nov 2024

Leading Minds consortium featuring eight additive manufacturing leaders announced at Formnext

Announced at Formnext, the Leading Minds consortium sees Materialise being joined by Ansys, EOS, HP, Nikon SLM, Renishaw, Stratasys, and TRUMPF to initially create a common language framework for 3D printing.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Nov 2024

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

1Kelvin launches AMAIZE 2.0 co-pilot for metal additive manufacturing

The updated solution is said to expand 'far beyond' toolpath automation to include 'nearly the entire metal laser powder bed fusion workflow.'

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Nov 2024

Nano Dimension launches Exa 250vx Digital Light Processing 3D printer for micro applications

Unveiled for the first time at Formnext, the Exa 250vx machine has been developed to enable the creation of 'superior resolution micro parts at high production throughput.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Nov 2024

Materialise software announcements enhance customisation of 3D printing operations & evaluation of part orientation

Materialise has announced a series of software enhancements and collaborations which are designed to enhance the customisation of 3D printing operations, better evaluate the orientation of parts and reduce CO2 emissions.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Nov 2024

BigRep unveils ONE.5 large-scale FDM 3D printer

The new machine is said to 'build on the success of the BigRep ONE,' while incorporating advanced features found in the company's latest product releases.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Nov 2024

Leap 71 presents two large-scale, single-piece rocket engines developed with Noyron computational engineering model

Computational engineering firm Leap 71 has enabled the additive manufacture of two large-scale, single-piece rocket engines in partnership with E-Plus 3D and Aconity3D, respectively.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Nov 2024

1.3m tall aluminium engine in the unpacking station at Eplus3D’s Beijing facility. - Leap 71

WeAreAM to install AddUp Form 350 metal 3D printer in Q1 2025

As WeAreAM expands its facility, the company believes its new FormUp 350 will play a key role in fulfilling its commitment to industrial-scale, serial production for the medical and aerospace industries.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Nov 2024

FormUp 350 The FormUp 350 machine to be debuted at formnext - AddUp