The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA), a collaboration between the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and RadTech—the Association for UV+EB Technology—has released its redesigned website pama3d.org. In addition to information about PAMA and upcoming events, users can now easily find a curated selection of educational materials, including peer-reviewed publications, magazine articles, and videos.
This update is part of a larger initiative of PAMA to reaffirm its commitment to the scientists and engineers using and developing photopolymer additive manufacturing. Spearheaded by Vince Anewenter, PAMA executive advisory board member, and incoming chair Callie Higgins of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the directive to better support researchers aims to foster collaboration, strengthen methodological rigour, and accelerate research development.
Last month, the organisation launched PAM JAM, a monthly research talk series designed to showcase new work and foster a global community centered on technology. These virtual meetings feature a 30-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A session.
The next event is scheduled for 11 May, featuring Kai-Wen Hsaio from Texas A&M University, who will present ‘Programming Micron- and Nano-Resolution Polymer Structure and Property with Light’. Recordings of this session and past PAMA webinars from the organization’s first five years are accessible on their new website. With a full slate of talks scheduled through the end of 2026, PAMA is poised for an exciting year ahead.
Individuals interested in supporting the organisation can apply for membership. Benefits for members include discounted registration fees for PAMA and RadTech meetings, as well as eligibility for various travel awards and grants to support research and development. Membership also provides access to a growing global network for discussion and collaboration.
