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.

Nota3D installs Axtra3D Lumia X1 3D printer; Nota3D named latest reseller partner

Axtra3D has announced Nota3D as the latest company to join its network of resellers and Molex as the latest company to purchase a Lumia X1 3D printer.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Aug 2024

Atlas Copco cuts production lead times by 90% and costs by 30% with EOS polymer 3D printing technology

Installing an EOS P 396 3D printer, Atlas Copco has said it has been able to shorten its supply chain and lower its environmental impact, in addition to the cost and time savings.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Aug 2024

3DPrinterOS integrates Prusa Slicer into 3D printing management software platform

3DPrinterOS has described the development as a strategic addition, which aims to enhance the overall user experience, as well as streamline workflows and provide more slicing options to 3D printing users.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Aug 2024

Ford harnesses Formlabs SLA & SLS 3D printing technology to prototype Electric Explorer vehicle parts

Ford Motor Company has leveraged SLA and SLS 3D printing technology from Formlabs to prototype a series of components in the development of its Electric Explorer vehicle.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Aug 2024

Velo3D to make 30% of workforce redundant in effort to reduce costs

Velo3D will make around 63 people redundant in a cost-cutting measure after delays in government-funded projects.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Aug 2024

3DPRINTUK expands high-volume 3D printing capacity with installation of Stratasys SAF H350 machine

3DPRINTUK has added Stratasys’ Selective Absorption Fusion technology to its portfolio, complementing its existing fleet of EOS Selective Laser Sintering and HP Multi Jet Fusion machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Aug 2024

Renishaw metal additive manufacturing technology helps Team GB to 8 medals at Paris Olympics

Additive manufacturing technology was used to produce several components of Team BG’s track bike, including an aerodynamic crank, dropouts, seat stay bridge and seat post.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Aug 2024

Katy Marchant, Sophie Capewell, and Emma Finucane won gold in the women’s team sprint. - SWPix.com - HN

Supernova announces new business unit to pioneer 3D printing of energetic materials in defence & space

The Supernova Defense & Space business unit will seek to address the perceived limitations of traditional manufacturing processes when being used to produced applications such as Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs).

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Aug 2024

Magellan Aerospace to supply complex castings to Pratt & Whitney as companies extend partnership

Magellan Aerospace Corporation has signed long-term agreements with Pratt & Whitney for the supply of complex castings.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Aug 2024

6K Additive to help produce aerospace & defence parts in more sustainable way via EARTH project

6K Additive has been selected by RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) and the University of Arizona for the America Makes and National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) EARTH project.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Aug 2024

NASA & Jacobs Space Exploration Group award 3DCERAM contract to 3D print material test samples

3DCERAM will also become a partner of NASA, as the organisation leverages the printer to make samples for small and larger pieces of new materials. These materials will be tested in space and other relative extreme environments.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Aug 2024

Stratasys files patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab

Stratasys is taking legal action against Bambu Lab for an alleged infringement of several 3D printing patents.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Aug 2024