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.

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

Stratasys & AM Craft partner to advance 3D printing in aviation industry

Stratasys and AM Craft have partnered to grow the demand for flight-certified 3D printed parts in the aviation industry, with Stratasys also investing in the aviation manufacturing firm.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2024

HP increases build height of S100 Metal Jet platform; announces software & materials updates

HP has made a series announcements relating to its Metal Jet and Jet Fusion 3D printing technologies, as well as its software and materials offerings.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2024

Desktop Metal's X25Pro binder jet 3D printer can now process high-strength TurboFuse binder chemistry

This binder chemistry is said to eliminate a heating step during printing and can improve 3D printing speed by 50% - depending on selected print parameters and material – according to Desktop Metal.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Jun 2024

Stratasys launches SAF Polypropylene for H350 3D printing system in partnership with BASF Forward AM

Set to be showcased at next week's RAPID + TCT event and developed in partnership with BASF Forward AM, the SAF PP is designed to provide greater cost efficiency and superior part quality in Powder Bed Fusion technologies.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Jun 2024

SPEE3D opens US manufacturing & applications facility

SPEE3D has opened its first US-based manufacturing facility and applications centre which will be used to foster collaboration with customers.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Jun 2024

BigRep to debut VIIO 250 FFF 3D printing system at RAPID + TCT 2024

Described as the company's 'most automated large-scale machine made to print engineering-grade and fiber-reinforced materials', the VIIO 250 has been designed to produce large, high-resolution parts 'as effortlessly as possible.'

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jun 2024

Q&A: CEO Marco Pietropaoli on ToffeeX's physics-driven software & the maturity of generative design

At TCT 3Sixty earlier this month, ToffeeX CEO Marco Pietropaoli sat down with TCT Magazine to discuss the company’s beginnings, the key capabilities of its flagship product, and the maturity of generative design software.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jun 2024

Authentise announces release of Vendor Managed Inventory solution to enhance material management & traceability

Authentise and United Performance Metals’ (UPM) Additive Solutions have partnered to introduce a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solution.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jun 2024

Evolve Additive appoints Jeff Blank as CEO; Joe Allison steps up to Chairman

Evolve Additive Solutions has announced Jeff Blank as its new Chief Executive Officer following a two-year term served by industry veteran Joe Allison.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Jun 2024

New COO Jeff Blank - Jeff Blank, Evolve Additive Solutions

Velo3D formally appoints Brad Kreger as CEO

Velo3D has announced the appointment of Brad Kreger as its CEO after six months working in the role on an interim basis.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Jun 2024

Phase3D develops Fringe Research in-situ monitoring product in collaboration with US Air Force & NASA

Phase3D has correlated measurable metal powder bed fusion build anomalies to final part defects in real-time for the United States Air Force and NASA.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Jun 2024