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.

Stratasys & Ricoh USA announce clinical study to evaluate 3D printed models for orthopaedic oncology

The study will assess the efficacy of patient-specific 3D printed anatomical models for preoperative planning and tumour excision in comparison to the current standard of care, which relies solely on CT or MRI imaging.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Jul 2024

DEEP DIVES | Will AM climb out of the trough of disillusionment?

With most high-profile AM technology manufacturers still struggling to achieve consistent profits, TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies gets a temperature check from the industry.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Jul 2024

DEEP DIVES | Will AM climb out of the trough of disillusionment?

Nano Dimension to acquire outstanding shares of Desktop Metal; Deal could be worth as little as $135m

Nano Dimension is to acquire all outstanding shares of Desktop Metal for between 135-183 million USD, subject to the approval of Desktop Metal stockholders, regulatory approvals and certain termination rights.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jul 2024

Westinghouse Electric Company additively manufactured bottom nozzles improve debris resistance by 30%

Westinghouse Electric Company has used additive manufacturing to produce bottom nozzles that are said to improve debris capture and fuel endurance within its Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) fuel assemblies.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jul 2024

Shapeways ceases operations and files for bankruptcy

The publicly listed company published a Form 8-K on July 2nd, 2024, detailing that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jul 2024

BASF's Forward AM additive manufacturing business carved out & to continue as independent company

BASF's Forward AM division has acquired BASF's additive manufacturing business, inclusive of the Sculpteo service business, and will move forward as Forward AM Technologies.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jul 2024

Rajeev Kulkarni appointed as Board President of Caracol

Kulkarni, who boasts 30 years experience in additive manufacturing and technology, joins Caracol to support the company’s global international expansion.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Jul 2024

Caracol CEO Francesco De Stefano with Rajeev Kulkarni at RAPID + TCT 2024. - Caracol

Exclusive: Behind the scenes at world first hot fire test of computationally engineered rocket engine

TCT Magazine has exclusive media access as LEAP 71 completed the first hot fire tests of a computationally engineered, 3D printed 5 kilonewton rocket engine.

By Sam Davies

/ 1 Jul 2024

Raise3D, Würth Additive Group & Henkel announce strategic partnership at RAPID+TCT

Announced at RAPID + TCT, the trio have agreed to pool their respective expertise in 3D printing hardware, supply chain solutions and additive manufacturing materials to 'redefine the manufacturing industry's approach to 3D printing integration.'

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jun 2024

Nexa3D launches Xyon carbon fibre-filled polymer at RAPID + TCT

Nexa3D has launched the Xyon advanced carbon fibre-filled polymer 3D printing filament for its newly acquired High Speed Extrusion additive manufacturing platforms.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Jun 2024

Colibrium Additive launches Spectra M electron beam melting 3D printer at RAPID + TCT

Colibrium Additive has unveiled the Spectra M electron beam melting (EB-PBF) 3D printing system at RAPID + TCT, alongside the launch of the EBMControl 6.4 software.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Jun 2024

nTop launches nTop 5 computational design software platform

nTop has launched its nTop 5 software, which it describes as a 'leap forward' in computational design technology, at RAPID + TCT.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2024