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.

VDM Metals & Rosswag Engineering partner to accelerate application of VDM nickel-chromium-aluminium alloy

VDM Metals has entered into a partnership with metal 3D printing service provider Rosswag Engineering. Through the partnership, there will be a focus on further establishing the VDM Powder Alloy 669 XA in the industrial sector.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Apr 2024

Farsoon introduces SRS technology to reduce need for support structures in low-hanging angles in metal 3D printing

Farsoon has introduced a new technology which is said to enable the additive fabrication of inverted conical structures and horizontal circular holes with no support structures.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Apr 2024

Meltio introduces new robotic DED metal additive manufacturing solution alongside FANUC America & Accufacture

Meltio has introduced the Alchemist 1 all-in-one additive manufacturing robotic workcell in collaboration with FANUC America and Accufacture.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Apr 2024

UK space company Orbex raises additional £16 million as it ramps up development of Prime rocket

The funding will help Orbex ramp up the development of its Prime 19-metre-long, two-stage rocket, which has been designed to transport small satellites into Low Earth Orbit.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Apr 2024

The 3D printing market in China is theoretically huge, but it is still catching up to 'North America & Europe' - Ryan Liu

Chinese manufacturers still have some catching up to do when it comes to the application on additive manufacturing, according to Ryan Liu.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Apr 2024

CADchat launches to enhance collaboration in product development teams

CADchat has officially launched its new cloud-based digital workspace to support product development teams.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Apr 2024

GE Additive to 3D print custom metal cast for gorilla with broken arm

GE Additive is working to create a custom 3D printed cast for an 11-year-old gorilla suffering from a broken arm.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Apr 2024

Gladys wearing her temporary cast. - Cincinnati Zoo

Stratasys launches Direct to Garment solution for J850 TechStyle 3D printer

Stratasys' D2G solution has been designed for customisation and personalisation by enabling the application of full colour multi-material 3D printing directly on fully assembled garments of various fabric types.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Apr 2024

AddUp qualifies 17-4 PH alloy for FormUp 350 metal 3D printer

AddUp has announced 17-4 PH alloy, the most well-known precipitation hardening steel, can now be used on its FormUp 350 powder bed fusion (PBF) machine.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Apr 2024

BLT reports 78% year on year increase in net profit for 2023

Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has reported a 34.24% year on year increase to its operating income after the company brought in approximately 170 million USD in 2023.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Apr 2024

3D Systems achieves FDA 510(k) clearance for 3D printed PEEK cranial implant

The VSP PEEK Cranial Implant solution includes a complete workflow comprising segmentation and 3D modelling software, the 3D Systems EXT 220 MED 3D printer, Evonik VESTAKEEP i4 3DF PEEK and a pre-defined production process.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Apr 2024

Velo3D closes 12 million USD public offering

Velo3D has closed its recently announced ‘reasonable best efforts’ public offering of 34,285,715 shares of common stock and warrants, raising approximately 12 million USD.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Apr 2024