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.

Quickparts relaunches QuickQuote manufacturing service portal for instant quoting

Manufacturing service provider Quickparts has announced the relaunch of its QuickQuote manufacturing customer portal with an instant quote service for CNC machining projects.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Oct 2023

Quickparts-Metal-Parts Quickparts’ history includes metal 3D printing experience as well as qualified operators, engaged project managers, and logistics that keep customers ...

Parts printed with Evolve Additive's STEP technology now offered throughout Europe by alphacam

Service provider alphacam GmbH is to provide parts manufactured with Evolve Additive's Selective Thermoplastic Electrographic Process (STEP) throughout Europe after the companies announced a partnership this week.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Oct 2023

Desktop Metal launches Live Monitor software for Studio, Shop and Production System 3D printers

Desktop Metal has announced the launch of its Live Monitor software application which has been designed to improve the efficiency of 3D printing systems and fleet with real-time data.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Oct 2023

Rivelin Robotics & Solukon team up to launch system for powder removal and finishing at Formnext

Rivelin Robotics and Solukon have announced a partnership that will see the former’s precise robotic solutions for support removal and finishing aligned with the latter’s SFM-AT800-S powder removal solution.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Oct 2023

Driving circular plastics economy in additive manufacturing

With a growing emphasis on environmentally friendly manufacturing, the evaluation of the environmental performance of additive manufacturing processes has gained attention. Here, Evonik explores the importance of materials.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Oct 2023

Evonik’s Tech-Center for INFINAM in Marl, Germany. - Evonik

3D Systems remains keen on Stratasys merger after Desktop Metal deal is vetoed by shareholders

3D Systems has said it welcomes Stratasys decision to explore strategic alternatives after its proposed merger with Desktop Metal failed to generate sufficient shareholder approval.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Sep 2023

Desktop Metal CEO Ric Fulop: "We'll remain an independent company. Desktop Metal is not for sale."

Desktop Metal CEO Ric Fulop gives his reaction as the proposed merger with Stratasys is terminated.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Sep 2023

AML3D announces Sean Ebert as new CEO; receives metal 3D printer order from US Navy supplier

Metal additive manufacturing firm AML3D has announced the appointment of Sean Ebert as Manging Director/CEO, replacing Ryan Millar.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Sep 2023

Typical ARCEMY 2600 Edition metal 3D printing a large-scale maritime part with wire-arc additive manufacturing technology. - AML3D

Hyphen Innovations records vibration stress reductions of up to 95% in turbine engine parts with i-DAMP technology

Hyphen Innovations and the United States Air Force (USAF) have collaborated to develop a vibration suppression method which allows for the suppression of vibration stresses by up to 95% in critical turbine engine parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Sep 2023

ExOne reveals BMW's use of binder jet 3D printers for Series 3 & Series 4 engine cores

Having worked together since 2002, BMW operates four of ExOne’s Exerial sand 3D printers, with two additional ExOne machines slated for installation in the future.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Sep 2023

Peopoly launches Magneto X FFF 3D printer & promises new standards for speed & reliability

Peopoly has announced the launch of its Magneto X extrusion 3D printer, which is equipped with a proprietary magnetic levitation linear motor system for the X and Y axes.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Sep 2023

Peopoly launches Magneto X FFF 3D printer & promises new standards for speed & reliability

Deutsche Bahn certifies Essentium High Speed Extrusion 3D printing technology

German railway company Deutsche Bahn has certified the use of Essentium’s High Speed Extrusion (HSE) 3D printing platform and materials for train parts and tools.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Sep 2023