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.

Explained: Why Nexa3D acquired AddiFab and the XYZprinting SLS business

At RAPID + TCT, we caught up with Nexa3D, plus former employees of XYZprinting & AddiFab, to understand how and why the acquisitions came about.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 May 2023

Explained: Why Nexa3D acquired AddiFab and the XYZprinting SLS business

Alloy Enterprises raises $26 million as it prepares to ramp up production of 3D printed aluminium parts

Metal additive manufacturing parts supplier Alloy Enterprises has raised 26 million USD in an oversubscribed Series A funding round.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 May 2023

Alloy Enterprises Alloy Enterprises - Hand-out Alloy Enterprises

Uniformity Labs & SLM Solutions additively manufacture aerospace payload bracket to deliver enhanced performance

An unnamed aerospace company recently leaned on Uniformity Labs’ ultra-low porosity UniFuse Ti6Al4V powder for the additive manufacture of a payload bracket with SLM Solutions’ powder bed fusion technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 May 2023

Markforged CFO Mark Schwartz departs

Markforged Chief Financial Officer Mark Schwartz has stepped down from his role effective May 15th, with Assaf Zipori assuming the role of Acting Chief Financial Officer while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 May 2023

3YOURMIND announces Alexandre Donnadieu as Chief Commercial Officer

3YOURMIND has announced the appointment of Alexandre Donnadieu as its new Chief Commercial Officer following his successful stint as Managing Director of the company's North America business.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 May 2023

3YOURMIND CCO Alexandre Donnadieu. - 3YOURMIND

Exentis appoints Eric Bert to lead expansion into North America

Large-scale additive manufacturing firm Exentis has appointed Eric Bert as President of its Americas division.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 May 2023

Dr Gereon Heinemann, CEO Exentis Group AG (right),welcoming Eric Bert, newly appointed President Exentis Americas, as part of the Exentis leadership team. - Exentis

Q&A: How Markforged engineered a 2x print speed improvement in its PX100 metal binder jet machine

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies speaks to Markforged's Ross Adams to learn about some significant updates to the company's PX100 metal binder jet system.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 May 2023

IperionX to have 'world's largest' titanium manufacturing capacity after designs completed for two facilities

Titanium materials supplier IperionX has completed the detailed engineering design for its Titanium Demonstration Facility (TDF), which will have capacity for the production of 125 metric tonnes per annum.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 May 2023

SLM Solutions CEO Sam O'Leary joins Thinking Huts Board of Directors

SLM Solutions CEO Sam O’Leary has joined the Board of Directors of Thinking Huts, an international non-profit set up to 3D print schools in developing countries.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 May 2023

SLM Solutions CEO Sam O'Leary. - Nikon SLM Solutions

ADDMAN joins Roboze 3D Parts Network

At RAPID + TCT, manufacturing solutions provider ADDMAN announced it had joined the Roboze 3D Parts Network, which has been established to support manufacturers in streamlining supply chains through the on-demand production of parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 May 2023

Roboze's Argo 500 3D printer. - Hand-out Roboze

Former Azul 3D CTO David Walker joins PrintFoam as 3D printing start-up eyes commercialisation

Resin foam 3D printing company PrintFoam has announced former Azul 3D Chief Technology Officer David Walker as its CTO as the company targets the commercialisation & scaling up of its patented 3D printing process.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 May 2023

polySpectra launches COR Bio biocompatible 3D printing resin

polySpectra announced the launch of its COR (Cyclic Olefin Resin) Bio biocompatible 3D printing material at last week’s RAPID + TCT event in Chicago.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 May 2023