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.

Toyota to purchase first Stratasys F3300 FDM 3D printing system

Toyota has signed an agreement to be the first customer to purchase Stratasys' new F3300 Fused Deposition Modelling 3D printer, which was launched at Formnext this week.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Nov 2023

Dallas Martin, Additive Application Engineer, Toyota (left) and Scott Crump, Chief Innovation Officer, Stratasys (right), alongside the new Stratasys F3300 unveiled at Formnext. - Stratasys

Sintavia to become first North American user of AMCM's M 8K metal 3D printer

Metal additive manufacturing company Sintavia has signed a letter of intent with AMCM GmbH to become the North American launch customer of the M 8K metal 3D printer.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Nov 2023

Martin Bullemer, Managing Director of AMCM, left, and Brian Neff, Founder & CEO of Sintavia, right. - AMCM

Nexa3D launches Nexa AI platform to optimise workflow of XiP Pro 3D printing system

Exhibiting the Nexa AI software at its Formnext booth, Nexa3D says the platforms aims to provide users with the print intelligence needed to ensure first time print success on a consistent basis, helping to ensure repeatability and reliability.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Nov 2023

Holo announces release of H200 metal 3D printing system

Equipped with Holo’s PureForm lithographic, high-resolution technology, the H200 production printer is said to enable high-volume manufacturing with dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Nov 2023

HOLO - 1 Holo's H200 production printer. - Holo

1Kelvin's AMAIZE AI-powered 3D printing software now commercially available

AMAIZE has been developed to enable the generation of optimal print recipes using a physics-informed AI technology for first-time right 3D printing. EOS is among those to have integrated the software with its machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Nov 2023

BigRep acquires fellow extrusion 3D printing company HAGE3D

Through this acquisition, BigRep believes it will realise 'far-reaching synergies' by offering a full spectrum of low-to-high temperature additive manufacturing solutions.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Nov 2023

Quantica unveils final NovoJet OPEN multi-material 3D printer design at Formnext; announces beta programme

Quantica is to showcase the final design of its NovoJet OPEN platform at Formnext, with shipping scheduled for early 2024.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Nov 2023

Q&A: Odapt on transforming the ostomy bag experience with 3D printing

TCT speaks to Formnext 2023 Start-up Award winner Odapt about how silicone 3D printing is set to change the ostomy bag experience for patients.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Nov 2023

XJet pulls out of Formnext due to ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict

The company says the decision to withdraw its participation in the event was a difficult one but was made as a consequence of the ongoing war situation in Israel.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Nov 2023

Autodesk to integrate nTop Implicit Interop capability into Fusion CAD software

nTop launched Implicit Interop in partnership with EOS earlier this year, giving users the capacity to transfer complex designs in megabyte-sized files to significantly reduce file generation and upload times.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Nov 2023

Evolve Additive Solutions launches STEP Parts Now parts production service at Formnext

Evolve Additive Solutions has launched a parts production service powered by its Selective Thermoplastic Electrographic Process (STEP) 3D printing technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Nov 2023

Drone with parts printed in Evolve's PA11(A) material. - Evolve Additive Solutions

Farsoon, BASF & Hyperganic partner to democratise lattice generation for 3D printing users

Farsoon Technologies is partnering with BASF Forward AM and Hyperganic to offer additive manufacturing users an integrated solution for the creation of lattice structures across a range of industrial applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Nov 2023