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.

AM in 2024: The 3D printing trends and applications you need to know about

We spoke to end-users, technology providers and researchers in key verticals about everything from the rise of AI and what it means for industrial 3D printing to emerging opportunities for vertical integration.

By Sam Davies, Laura Griffiths and Oliver Johnson

/ 27 Feb 2024

ADDiTEC & MECHA announce metal manufacturing partnership

ADDiTEC has partnered with machining services provider MECHA to combine their respective metal additive manufacturing and precision machining capabilities.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Feb 2024

Carbon launches automated 3D printing tools for dental labs & partners with Desktop Health

Carbon has announced the launch of a set of automation tools to improve print preparation, print production and post-processing for dental users of its 3D printing technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Feb 2024

Nexa3D announces 3 new dental resins & 2 new dental resellers for XiP 3D printer

The two resellers will help to distribute Nexa3D's 3D printing solutions throughout the North America dental market, with the three new resins opening up new surgical and restorative applications for dental labs and practices.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Feb 2024

Authentise awarded 3 grants to advance 3D printing lattices, measurement and remanufacturing projects

Authentise has been awarded three grants to advance a series of projects that are designed to make additive manufacturing more secure and efficient.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Feb 2024

Volkmann USA introduces PowTReX basic powder reprocessing system for metal 3D printing

Powder handling equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA has introduced the PowTReX basic metal powder reprocessing system to allow additive manufacturers to recover powder for reuse.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Feb 2024

Lithoz partners with three contract manufacturers to advance ceramic 3D printing in Japan

Ceramics additive manufacturing company Lithoz has launched its Japanese Technology Network for the 3D printing of high-performance ceramics.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Feb 2024

Land Space successfully launches ZQ-3 VRVL-1 test rocket with BLT 3D printed engine parts

Chinese carrier rocket company Land Space successfully launched its ZQ-3 VRVL-1 reusable vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) recovery-test rocket, which featured several additive manufactured components.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Feb 2024

1Kelvin's AMAIZE AI co-pilot for additive manufacturing integrated into EOS software suite

1Kelvin, a German company bringing to market an ‘AI co-pilot platform’ for additive manufacturing, has integrated its flagship AMAIZE product into EOS’ software suite.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Feb 2024

'AI is going to change pretty much everything, including 3D printing' - Adrian Bowyer

There is no reason why artificial intelligence (AI) won’t radically impact 3D printing, according to Adrian Bowyer, the leader of the RepRap movement.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Feb 2024

3D printing to be a key component of Aston University's Design Factory Birmingham facility

Design Factory Birmingham will be at Aston University, housing 3D printing and digital software technology to enable collaboration between businesses, industry partners, entrepreneurs, staff and students.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Feb 2024

Felipe Gárate, Professor Aleks Subic, Professor Stephen Garrett. - Aston University

Zeda acquires The Orthopaedic Implant Company

Zeda has announced the acquisition of The Orthopaedic Implant Company (OIC), strengthening its commitment to advancing the distribution of medical devices globally.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Feb 2024