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.

CASTOR offers free trial of 3D printing part identification software

The company has launched its free trial version to allow potential customers to explore the capabilities of its flagship software product.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jan 2024

'Do additive manufacturing software tools link well enough for the end user? Definitely not.' - Omer Blaier

CASTOR CEO Blaier tackled the issue of software integration on the latest Additive Insight podcast, in which he also discussed application identification and the potential for more M&A in the additive manufacturing space.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jan 2024

'We have to rethink what it takes to safely use an additively manufactured product' - Andreas Bastian

Speaking with additive manufacturing consultant Peter Rogers on the latest Additive Insight podcast episode, Bastian provided his assessment of 3D printed product development having worked with the technology at Lumafield and Autodesk.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Jan 2024

Align Technology completes €79m acquisition of Cubicure

Align Technology has completed the 79 million EUR acquisition of Austrian polymer 3D printing company Cubicure, which was initially announced in September.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Jan 2024

Sales of Lithoz ceramic 3D printers up 30% in 2023

Lithoz recorded a 30% increase in 3D printer sales throughout 2023 compared with the previous year, with material production doubled.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jan 2024

Prototek absorbs Midwest Prototyping, ProtoCAM & Prototype Solutions Group into one brand

Digital manufacturing company Prototek has absorbed the four business units it has acquired over the past few years into one brand.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jan 2024

APWORKS targets previously unviable applications with purchase of Farsoon FS422M-4 metal 3D printing system

Manufacturing service provider APWORKS is to install a Farsoon FS422M-4 metal 3D printing system to support its production of intricate metal parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Jan 2024

Nano Dimension makes another bid to acquire Stratasys at $16.50 per share

Nano Dimension has announced the submission of a preliminary all cash proposal to acquire all the outstanding shares of Stratasys that it does not currently own for $16.50 per share in cash.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Dec 2023

Benny Buller steps down as CEO of Velo3D

With Buller stepping down, Velo3D has commenced a strategic business review process to explore strategic alternatives that may include, but are not limited to, a strategic transaction, potential merger, business combination or sale

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Dec 2023

Quantum X 3D bioprinter to facilitate series of biological research at Aston University

Aston University is set to install a Quantum X 3D bioprinter after the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) awarded a grant of 612,176 GBP.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Dec 2023

Through the doors of Julia Koerner's Vienna Atelier

TCT pays Julia Koerner's Vienna Atelier a visit to understand how the architect and designer uses 3D printing for Hollywood costumes, fashion pieces and home decor.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Dec 2023

Upwing Energy leans on Velo3D metal 3D printing technology to go from design to assembly in 10 weeks

Gas tech service company Upwing Energy is leveraging Velo3D's metal 3D printing technology to optimise the manufacturing time needed to support its Subsurface Compressor System’s (SCS) gas well deployment schedules.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Dec 2023

Upwing's patented Subsurface Compressor System. - Upwing Energy