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.

US Army Corps & Lincoln Electric produce 12-foot-long ship arrestor system part with metal 3D printing

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has deployed wire-arc additive manufacturing to produce a 12-foot-long metal part for the ship arrestor system.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Apr 2024

We're removing the barriers of coupon testing & starting to support serial production' - Dr Jimmy Campbell

The Plastometrex Chief Technology Officer alluded to the benefits of quicker part testing and qualification processes on the latest Additive Insight podcast.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Apr 2024

Plastometrex CTO, Dr Jimmy Campbell, oversees the installation of Leonardo's first benchtop Indentation Plastometer. - Plastometrex

Are digital threads the great enabler in additive manufacturing?

Sam Davies explores the hurdles that are preventing manufacturers from implementing digital threads for their additive manufacturing workflows.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Apr 2024

Sodick Co. Ltd. acquires minority stake in Prima Additive

The agreement will allow the development of a business alliance between the two companies which will focus on the growth of Prima Additive's metal additive manufacturing technology portfolio.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Apr 2024

Metal parts manufacturer acquires metal 3D printing firm Holo

GGI considers itself to be a leader in the development and manufacture of complex components via metal injection moulding, but has now moved to incorporate metal 3D printing technology into its offering.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Apr 2024

New Wohlers Report records 24.4% growth in metal 3D printer shipments

The Wohlers Report states that 3,793 metal additive manufacturing systems were sold compared to 3,049 in 2022. It also suggests the additive manufacturing industry grew by 11.1%

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Apr 2024

Volkmann USA to unveil vHub 250 metal 3D printing powder storage solution at RAPID + TCT in June

Additive manufacturing equipment provider Volkmann USA plans to unveil its vHub 250 metal powder storage system at this year’s RAPID + TCT event.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Apr 2024

ADDiTEC Racing achieves Best Overall Time at Homestead-Miami Speedway

ADDiTEC Racing secured first place in the prestigious Homestead-Miami Speedway last weekend, achieving the Best Overall Time across all classes.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Apr 2024

Qualification and certification are the billion-dollar problems for additive manufacturing - Jeff Robertson

Robertson was discussing the potential of additive manufacturing should it overcome the challenges around qualification and certification on the latest Additive Insight podcast episode alongside FLOW-3D Senior CFD Engineer Allyce Jackman.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Mar 2024

DEEP DIVES | Through the doors: Inside the AM strategy at GE Aerospace

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies goes behind the scenes at a bona fide additive manufacturing leader.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Mar 2024

DEEP DIVES | Through the doors: Inside the AM strategy at GE Aerospace

Stratasys establishes Customer Advisory Board to help deliver additive manufacturing at scale

Consisting of 12 members, the Customer Advisory Board includes leaders from market-leading manufacturers across the aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, institutions of research and higher learning industries.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Mar 2024

3D Systems hit by NYSE notice of noncompliance after late filing of Form 10-K Annual Report

3D Systems has received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that the company is not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing requirements under the timely filing criteria established in the NYSE Listed Company Manual.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Mar 2024