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.

Defiant3D launches Defiant200 Cold Deposit and Sinter 3D printing system at TCT 3Sixty

Aberdeenshire OEM Defiant3D has announced the launch of its Defiant200 metal additive manufacturing system at TCT 3Sixty in Birmingham this week.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Jun 2023

Defiant3D's Defiant200 metal 3D printing system showcased at TCT 3Sixty 2023. - TCT Magazine

Markforged announces changes to its Board of Directors

Markforged has announced the appointments of Aaron VanDevender to the Board of Directors and Board Chairman Alan Masarek to the Compensation Committee, with Kevin Hartz resigning.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Jun 2023

Interview: Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif details the strategy behind Desktop Metal merger

Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif tells TCT how the Desktop Metal merger fits his strategy, and also addresses the company's prior metal additive manufacturing activity.

By Sam Davies

/ 1 Jun 2023

XJet files for public listing on Nasdaq stock exchange

Through an initial public offering (IPO), the company is set to offer 2 million shares at a price between $4 and $6 each, allowing the company to raise between $8 million to $12 million.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 May 2023

Inside XJet's Additive Manufacturing Center.

7 things we learned from Stratasys & Desktop Metal’s Joint Transaction Investors Call

A round-up of what was discussed by Stratasys and Desktop Metal on an investors call arranged after the companies announced a deal to merge.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 May 2023

Nano Dimension commences special tender offer for Stratasys takeover as Desktop Metal business combination announcement

Nano Dimension has commenced an all-cash special tender offer to purchase between 38.8% and 40.8% of the outstanding shares of Stratasys for 18.00 USD per share in cash.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 May 2023

Stratasys & Desktop Metal: What we know so far

We take an early look at the $1.8 billion merger between Stratasys and Desktop Metal.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 May 2023

Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing used by Materialise to produce GOGOA lower-limb exoskeleton parts

GOGOA, the maker of the HANK lower-limb exoskeleton, is using 3D printing technology for prototyping and small series manufacturing via Materialise.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 May 2023

Zeda announces advanced manufacturing facility expansion to 75,square feet

Advanced 3D manufacturing company Zeda has announced the opening of a new 75,000-square-foot facility in Cincinnati, Ohio which will be dedicated to ‘cutting-edge manufacturing and nano-coating technologies’.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 May 2023

nTop introduces major update to flagship software product

nTop has announced the latest major update of its flagship product nTop 4, with new capabilities across design, integration, scaling and adoption.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 May 2023

Berretta Medical harnesses Materialise CO-AM for the additive manufacture of bespoke leg braces

Berretta Medical Inc. (BMI) is leveraging Extol’s use of CO-AM and Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology, as well as Toolkit3D’s modelling software, to advance the manufacture of leg braces.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 May 2023

3DP4ME, Intel & Accenture partner to deliver 3D printed hearing aids in Jordan

Non-profit organisation 3DP4ME is working with Intel and Accenture to bring 3D printed custom-fitted hearing aids to children in Jordan. Intel is also aiming to ensure seamless collaboration between hearing aids and PCs.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 May 2023