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.

ASTM launches Additive Manufacturing Certification Committee with 23 3D printing end users

ASTM International‘s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), along with numerous industry partners, has launched the AM CoE Additive Manufacturing Certification Committee (AMCC) initiative.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Jul 2024

DEEP DIVES | Inside the development of Team GB's Olympic track bike

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies gets an exclusive look at Team GB's 2024 Olympic track bike, which is equipped with several 3D printed parts manufactured by Renishaw.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Jul 2024

DEEP DIVES | Inside the development of Team GB's Olympic track bike

BAE Systems set to utilise 3D printing in manufacture of Tempest crewed combat air demonstrator

BAE Systems has commenced manufacturing and assembly of the main structure of a crewed combat air demonstrator in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, MBDA UK, and the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), according to reports.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Jul 2024

Saudi 3D printing service provider additively manufactures ISO-certified three-metre-long marine gangway

Using Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) technology, Namthaja sought to produce a marine gangway that was lighter than conventionally manufactured alternatives, while matching their performance.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jul 2024

Boeing & Castheon named as winners of $6m America Makes Powder Alloy Development for Additive Manufacturing project

The recipients of the PADAM project are tasked with establishing repeatable and reproducible metal additive manufacturing operations focused on operational, product, and installation metal material qualifications.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jul 2024

Ursa Major to open $14.5m additive manufacturing & materials research centre in Ohio

Ursa Major is to establish a new research and development facility that will seek to advance additive manufacturing and materials development for liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jul 2024

Ursa Major's Thomas Pomorski prepares one of its Hadley engine chambers for transport after 3D printing is complete at its Youngstown OH manufacturing facility. Ursa Major announced today ...

Carbon validates SprintRay's FDA-cleared OnX Tough 2 3D printing resin for M-series machines

SprintRay's OnX Tough 2 resin is said to boast 'exceptional strength and aesthetic qualities' and has been optimised for Carbon M-series printers.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Jul 2024

AmPd Labs places first order of Desktop Metal's PureSinter Furnace

Launched in June and presented at RAPID + TCT, the PureSinter Furnace has been designed to deliver 'premium debind-and-sinter performance.'

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jul 2024

MTC launches sustainable additive manufacturing hub with Lithoz & Carbon 3D printing technology

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has invested in a new hub for sustainable additive manufacturing to support the development of net zero products with end-to-end circularity.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jul 2024

Meltio metal 3D printing technology deployed by French Navy in experimental exercises

The 3D printing company says the French Navy is already considering including its technology ‘in upcoming real-life manoeuvres and may even incorporate it on board ships in its fleet in the future.’

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Jul 2024

NAVSEA to 'revitalise' Submarine Industrial Base with help of HP Metal Jet 3D printing technology

The collaboration will allow for the use of new materials and designs for ship construction, helping to ‘shorten production timelines from months to mere days.’

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Jul 2024

Sinterit raises $1.85 million share issue underwritten by existing shareholders

The funds will be used for increased marketing spend, investments into improving manufacturing productivity and the development of a new generation of 3D printing machines based on selective laser sintering of plastics.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Jul 2024