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.

Xact Metal launches XM200G μHD metal 3D printer; XM300G development continues

Materials from Sandvik and Equispheres can also now be printed on Xact Metal machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Nov 2025

Xact Metal launches XM200G μHD metal 3D printer; XM300G development continues

EOS introduces M4 ONYX line of metal additive manufacturing systems at Formnext

It is said to be EOS' "most productive metal AM system to date."

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Nov 2025

EOS introduces M4 ONYX line of metal additive manufacturing systems at Formnext

EOS is replacing the M 400 series with the M4 ONYX series – here’s what’s different.

EOS unveiled the M4 ONYX series at Formnext.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Nov 2025

EOS is replacing the M 400 series with the M4 ONYX series – here’s what’s different.

E3D launches improved ObXiDian nozzle for high-temperature 3D printing applications

E3D suggests it will unlock the ability to print with ‘all materials with high abrasion resistance and boosted flow rates’.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Nov 2025

E3D launches improved ObXiDian nozzle for high-temperature 3D printing applications

Phase3D releases two large-format Fringe Inspection Systems for metal 3D printing

Fringe Inspection is Phase3D's in-situ structured light inspection system and has been designed to deliver unit-based, quantitative measurements during the additive process.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Nov 2025

Phase3D releases two large-format Fringe Inspection Systems for metal 3D printing

3D Systems launches SLA 825 Dual 3D printer; presents software & materials updates at Formnext

"These next-generation additions to our Stereolithography portfolio will help catalyse our customers’ innovation."

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Nov 2025

3D Systems launches SLA 825 Dual 3D printer; presents software & materials updates at Formnext

Protolabs increases metal additive manufacturing capacity with purchase of four Colibrium Additive M2 3D printers

It comes in line with rising domestic demand for metal 3D printed parts, the company says.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Nov 2025

Protolabs increases metal additive manufacturing capacity with purchase of four Colibrium Additive M2 3D printers

ExOne GmbH & voxeljet AG launch joint Aftermarket Service and Support Network

They say it will deliver faster response times, higher uptime, and greater customer confidence.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Nov 2025

ExOne GmbH & voxeljet AG launch joint Aftermarket Service and Support Network

The splice of life

Sam Davies goes through the doors of a small textile splicer manufacturer to understand the impact AM is having on the firm.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Nov 2025

Desktop Metal paved the way for many, but it was no Sherpa

Desktop Metal is going to make metal 3D printing a magnitude more affordable, faster and office-friendly.” We are back in 2017. Desktop Metal is announcing itself to the world. It

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Nov 2025

Desktop Metal paved the way for many, but it was no Sherpa

Are you serious?

General Motors opens up on the additive manufacture of 130+ parts for the Cadillac CELESTIQ ultra-luxury, handbuilt sedan.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Nov 2025

Pursuing the promise of patient-specific implants

4WEB Medical outlines what i takes to scale 3D printed patient-specific medical devices.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Nov 2025

Pursuing the promise of patient-specific implants