What Makes A Killer App? How does a novel material or method make the leap from research to real world? Just in time for spooky season, join PAMA for a special webinar exploring 🔪 killer apps for photopolymer additive manufacturing.

Thursday, October 29 at 10 AM EDT / 2PM UTC
To register for the webinar:  https://pama3d.org/

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.

(What even is a killer app? In this context, a killer app is a real world use for a novel material, method, or technology that allows for commercialization. It’s often an industry disruptor with potential to make big changes.)

Catch the next PAM JAM on TUESDAY October 13, 2026 with Nanzhu Zhao (Nissan): “Improving Throughput and Production Scalability in Vat Photopolymerization (VPP) via a Low-Adhesion, Low-Friction Printing Interface for Automotive”