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.

DeGen Medical 3D printed Solar AM ALIF device implanted at Texas Back Institute

Spinal implant manufacturer DeGen Medical has announced its 3D printed Solar AM anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) device has been implanted at the Texas Back Institute.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Sep 2023

'A Wikipedia for lattice structures' - LatticeRobot set to announce public beta launch

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies speaks to LatticeRobot CEO Matt Shomper about the new community platform designed for exploration and knowledge sharing.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Sep 2023

Markforged introduces Digital Source platform for the 3D printing of parts at the point of need

Markforged has announced the launch of its Digital Source on-demand parts platform, which sees the licensing and additive manufacturing of manufacturer-certified parts at the point of need.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Sep 2023

Farsoon launches UT252P polymer 3D printer with ability to process materials with melting points above 340°C

On the final day of TCT Asia 2023, Farsoon has announced the development of an ultra temperature configuration for its 252P laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) system.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Sep 2023

Formlabs SLA 3D printing users to have access to third-party materials through new Open Platform offering

Formlabs has announced the launch of its Open Platform offering which will allow users of its Form SLA 3D printing systems to benefit from third-party materials and custom print settings.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Sep 2023

Leap 71 & The Exploration Company team up to develop computational engineering model for rocket engines

Engineering services company Leap 71 has announced a collaboration with The Exploration Company that will focus on the development of a computationally engineered rocket engine.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Sep 2023

Leap 71 & The Exploration Company team up to develop computational engineering model for rocket engines

Polymaker launches PLA filaments capable of printing at speeds of 300mm/s at TCT Asia

Polymaker has announced the launch of its PolySonic range of filaments designed to help enable high-speed extrusion 3D printing.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Sep 2023

ATI to build dedicated metal additive manufacturing facility to support US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

Metal alloy company ATI is to open a dedicated additive manufacturing facility outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to support the development of ‘highly engineered part solutions’ for the US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Sep 2023

Nano Dimension shareholders re-elect all company director nominees at 2023 AGM

Nano Dimension shareholders have voted to re-elect its director nominees and did not approve Murchinson's proposal to remove other current directors at the company's 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Sep 2023

Align Technology set to acquire Cubicure for €79 million; 3D Systems has its say

The medical device firm believes this acquisition will strengthen its existing intellectual property in the direct 3D printing of appliances. The deal is expected to be complete by Q4 of this year.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Sep 2023

Sigma Additive Solutions agrees to sell off additive manufacturing quality assurance IP to unnamed buyer

Sigma Additive Solutions has signed non-binding letters of intent to sell off its quality assurance IP and acquire travel technology company NextTrip - the brand under which it is expected to operate under upon the transactions closing.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Sep 2023

3D printing industry reacts as UK rejoins Horizon Europe research & innovation programme

After the UK rejoined the Horizon Europe research funding programme, TCT asked those in UK AM research, academia and innovation for their thoughts.

By Laura Griffiths, Sam Davies and Oliver Johnson

/ 7 Sep 2023