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.

3D Systems NextDent Base dental resin given FDA 510(k) clearance

3D Systems has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its NextDent Base material, which has been designed to support the additive manufacture of denture bases in full or partial removable dentures.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Nov 2023

Orbital Space to lean on CRP Technology's Windform 3D printing materials as part of Lunaris Moon Mission

CRP Technology has partnered with Orbital Space to help the UAE-based aerospace company develop parts for its Lunaris Moon Mission.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Nov 2023

Sciaky launches EBAM-53 electron beam welding system for research users

Metal 3D printing and advanced welding company Sciaky has announced the launch of the EBAM-53 electron beam welding system for laboratory and research facilities.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Nov 2023

BMW installs Solukon SFP770 post-processing system to support prototyping of SLS parts

The BMW Group has integrated a Solukon SFP770 unpacking and cleaning station for 3D printed plastic parts at its Additive Manufacturing Campus.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Nov 2023

Markforged may consider reverse stock split to regain compliance after second NYSE noncompliance notice

Markforged has been notified of a second New York Stock Exchange notice of noncompliance after its average closing price of common stock dipped below 1.00 USD.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Nov 2023

Tesla 3D printed mould supplier Tooling & Equipment International acquired by General Motors

General Motors has acquired casting manufacturer Tooling & Equipment International (TEI), a long-term user of Voxeljet’s binder jetting technology and supplier to Tesla.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Nov 2023

“We don’t do anything in a rush.” – Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif on what comes next after termination of Desktop Metal merger

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies speaks exclusively to Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif about the company's plans after the Desktop Metal merger fell through.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Nov 2023

Ursa Major aiming to address USA's solid rocket motor shortage with launch of 'Lynx' 3D printing approach

Rocket engine and motor manufacturer Ursa Major has developed a process which leans on additive manufacturing and a product-agnostic tooling system to rapidly produce multiple scalable solid rocket motors (SRM).

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Nov 2023

Ripley engine on test stand at Ursa Major HQ. - Ursa Major

Stratasys announces changes to Board of Directors with appointment of Aris Kekedjian

Stratasys has appointed Aris Kekedjian as an independent member of the company's Board of Directors, replacing Ziva Patir who steps down after ten years of service as a director.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Nov 2023

Thales deploys AddUp 350 in Morocco metal 3D printing facility

The machine has been qualified under the European space protocol ECSS-Q-ST-70-80 C and is said to have met the technical requirements for some of the most challenging applications in the Thales ecosystem.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Nov 2023

Inkbit's 3D printing technology used to develop multi-functional systems by ETH Zurich & MIT researchers

This robotic hand is a tendon-driven hand modelled from MRI data and was produced by researchers at ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab to demonstrate how VCJ technology could fabricate complex, multi-functional systems in a single print.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Nov 2023

ArcelorMittal to provide steel powders to 3D printing sector through ArcelorMittal Powders business

Multinational steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal has entered the additive market as a steel powder supplier, with an industrial-scale inert gas atomiser in Aviles, Spain set to come online in the new year.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Nov 2023