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PAMA PRESENTS: THE KILLER APP PANEL


Just in time for spooky season, please join us for an electrifying webinar panel on KILLER APPS and what it takes to take novel photopolymer additive manufacturing materials from research to real world. 

Thursday, October 29 at 10 AM EDT / 2PM UTC

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Meet the panelists:
Antonia Ressler, a postdoctoral research fellow at Tampere University in Finland, works on affordable biomimetic scaffolds based on substituted calcium phosphates and bioactive glass for bone regeneration applications (GlassBoneS project).
James Hedrick is the Founder and CEO at Azul 3D which is commercializing the first 3D printing technology capable of competing with the speed, strength, and economy of scale of injection molding.
Maddison Segal's doctoral degree at Duke University focused on the development of 3D printable, bioresorbable polymeric materials that can be used to manufacture temporary medical devices. Now at BD, she continues to advance the research, development, and commercialization of next-generation medical devices and specimen management technologies.
Mike Idacavage is an industry veteran with 40+ years working in UV curable technology. He now advises several startup companies as they take the leap from research to real world.

PAM JAM

PAM JAM is our monthly speaker series highlighting new and exciting photopolymer additive manufacturing research.

UP NEXT: Nanzhu Zhao, Nissan

Improving Throughput and Production Scalability in Vat Photopolymerization (VPP) via a Low-Adhesion, Low-Friction Printing Interface for Automotive

TUESDAY, October 13, 2026 | 2:00 ET

Abstract: Vat photopolymerization (VPP), particularly digital light processing (DLP), provides exceptional resolution for polymer additive manufacturing but remains limited in high‑throughput industrial deployment due to slow recoating dynamics and strong resin–window adhesion. This study introduces a novel printing interface engineered to reduce interfacial adhesion while enhancing resin flow behavior, enabling rapid layer replenishment and significantly increasing build rates. The interface architecture was evaluated through controlled experiments and integrated into automotive prototyping workflows at Nissan. Results demonstrate substantial improvements in throughput, process stability, and scalability, supporting small‑ to medium‑volume production of end‑use polymer components. Case studies highlight successful fabrication of geometrically complex automotive parts, illustrating how this interface transforms VPP from a prototyping‑centric technology into a viable production method for automotive manufacturing environments.

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