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.

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Technology purchases Sapphire XC large-format metal 3D printing system from Velo3D

As a provider of high-precision components for the oil and gas industry, it is the first European contract manufacturer to purchase the Sapphire XC system since its launch in October 2020.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Aug 2023

CUSTOM AEROSPACE announced as latest Roboze 3D PARTS network partner

Roboze has announced that CUSTOM AEROSPACE, a specialised supplier of flight and mission-critical components for extreme environments, has joined its 3D PARTS network.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Aug 2023

AMGTA reveals preliminary results of latest Lifecycle Analysis of 3D printed industrial part

The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) has announced the preliminary results of a lifecycle analysis study around the binder jet 3D printing of an industrial component.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Aug 2023

Murchinson in new attempt to enact change at Board level of Nano Dimension

Nano Dimension’s largest shareholder Murchinson Ltd has submitted proposals to the company aimed at removing all current members of its Board of Directors ahead of Nano’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders next month.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Aug 2023

Lightforce Orthodontics to advance production of 3D printed braces system with 80 million USD funding

Lightforce Orthodontics has announced the raising of 80 million USD in its Series D funding round, which will be used to build a new manufacturing facility and grow the company's engineering team.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Aug 2023

Lightforce Orthodontics to advance production of 3D printed braces system with 80 million USD funding

Stratasys 'still waiting' for detailed cost synergy analysis from 3D Systems as companies explore merger

Stratasys has suggested that 3D Systems has not yet provided sufficient cost synergy information, after 3D Systems announced a target date of August 4, 2023 for completion of due diligence and merger agreement discussions.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Jul 2023

Zortrax to develop ceramic 3D printing system in partnership with AM Centre of Excellence

Polish 3D printing firm Zortrax has signed a letter of intent with AM Centre of Excellence (AM-COE) that will see the companies work to develop a ceramic 3D printer.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jul 2023

Zortrax to develop ceramic 3D printing system in partnership with AM Centre of Excellence

Essentium & 3D-Fuel enter FDM 3D printing materials collaboration

Essentium has announced a partnership with 3D printing filament manufacturer 3D-Fuel, which will see the companies aim to simplify the procurement of materials.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jul 2023

Shapeways expects to generate $2.5m in annual revenue through two new medical contracts

Shapeways has announced two ‘significant’ contracts in the medical space that it expects to generate up to 2.5 million USD in revenue each year for the next three years.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Jul 2023

Phase3D to develop cold spray 3D printing quality inspection system for Air Force Research Lab

Phase3D has been awarded a two-year 1.25 million USD contract from the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop a quality inspection system for cold spray additive manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Jul 2023

Phase3D to develop cold spray 3D printing quality inspection system for Air Force Research Lab

Shapeways to transfer its listing to The Nasdaq Global Market

The company expects its common stock and warrants to list on Nasdaq at the open of business on August 1, 2023, under the symbols “SHPW” and “SHPWW”.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Jul 2023

Missouri University of Science & Technology to install SPEE3D WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printer

Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) has purchased SPEE3D’s WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printing system to support research, industry supply chain needs, and workforce development.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jul 2023