Issue 2, 2020
I’m With the Band
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC
HARP Changes the Game in 3D Printing
By Liz Stevens, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology
Understanding Glass Transition Temperature: Part 2
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
Attainable Sustainable: Using Electron Beam Technology in Compostable Flexible Packaging
By Sage M. Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC
Comparison of UV- and EB-initiated Polymerizations Based on Equivalent Radical Concentration
By Nicole L. K. Thiher, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department, University of Iowa; Erin Peters, Rockridge High School; Sage M. Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC; and Julie L. P. Jessop, School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University
UV Curing Advances Printed and Novel Electronics at PARC
By Liz Stevens, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology
High-Energy Discussions at RadTech UV+EB Conference
Reprinted with permission from Richard Romano, WhatTheyThink.com
Aerospace UV Cured Coatings: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
By Michael J. Dvorchak and Melanie L. Clouser, Dvorchak Enterprises LLC, and A. David Harbourne, Harbourne Consulting LLC
UV LED curing systems: Measuring accurately and eliminating safety hazards
By Geri Tangdiongga, Don Moncy Dominic and Dominik Stephan, Dymax Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 1, 2020
RadTech 2020 Event Preview
UV+EB Technology
Proper UV Cure Specifications are a Piece of Cake
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC
MicroMaker 3D Speeds Prototyping of Tiny Technology
By Nancy Cates, UV+EB Technology
Understanding Glass Transition Temperature: Part 1
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
Novel Bio-Based Energy-Curable Polyurethane Dispersions Enhance Coating Sustainability
By Michel Tielemans, Guido Vanmeulder, Johan Van den Hauwe, Cédric d’Hulst and Michela Fusco, allnex Belgium
UV-Cured Powder Coating Speeds MDF Application Process Time
By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
Plastics Market Outlook: Conflicting Calls to Action
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology
Plastics Impact the World Daily
By Alex Hoffer, chief revenue officer, Hoffer Plastics Corporation
Photoinitiator Effect on Depth of Cure in Visible Light Cure Polymerization
By Shuhua Jin, Erik Kareliussen and Chih-Min Cheng, Henkel Corporation
Development of Novel Optical Materials Using Sulfur-Based Chemistry
By Darryl A. Boyd, Colin C. Baker, Jason D. Myers, Vinh Q. Nguyen, Woohong Ki and Jasbinder S. Sanghera, Optical Sciences Division, Naval Research Laboratory and Collin C. McClain and Christopher G. Brown, University Research Foundation
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 4, 2019
Implementing Best Practices in UV Measurement is No PICNIC
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC
RadLaunch Serves as Connector for Sulfluor Research
By Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology
Changing Polymer Properties through Manipulation
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
Utilizing UV Technology to Develop Medical Devices: An Overview of GMP Conformal Processes and Documentation
By Chris Davis, head of sales – Industrial Systems, IST America
Market Outlook: The Future of 3D Printing
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology
Effectiveness of UV Light-Emitting Diodes for Inactivating Biomolecules and Microorganisms
By Theresa Thompson, Ph.D., Application Scientist, Phoseon Technology
Comparison of Coating Coverage and Applied Cost for Solvent-Based, Water-Based and 100% Solids UV Coating
By Michael Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical, Inc., and Michael Bonner, Saint Clair Systems
UV LED Makes a Strong Showing at PRINTING United
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology
Resin Viscosity Determines Validity of Exposure Reciprocity Law in Resin-Based Dental Composites
By S. Palagummi, T. Hong and M.Y.M. Chiang, all of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Z. Wang, Wuhan (China) University
Tech Accelerator, Emerging Technology Awards Now Accepting Applications
UV+EB Technology
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 3, 2019
“Do you have time to answer a few questions…”
By Jim Raymont, Director of Sales, EIT LLC
Neural interface device research leads to new material for display technology
By Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology
Structure and property relationships for polymers
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, University of Houston-Downtown
UV Source and Chemistry Options for Metal Can Coating
By Mike J. Idacavage, PhD, Technical Marketing Adviser, and John Arnold, PhD, Director of Research and Development, Miltec UV
UV Enhances Print Project
By Lara Copeland, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology
FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Allow UV Decorating Techniques to Shine
UVEB Technology
Waterbased UV LED-Curable Compositions for Graphics Applications
By Jo Ann Arceneaux, Tong Wang and Hwei-Ling Yau, allnex USA Inc.; and Michel Tielemans, Kevin Poelmans and Laurence Boutreau, allnex Belgium SA/NV
Recent Progress in UV-/EB-Curable Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
By Chris Orilall, Zack Weinert, Jon Scholte, Chuck Dong, and Jeff Klang, Arkema Inc., Sartomer Business Unit
UV LED Low-Migration Laminating Adhesives for Flexible Packaging
By Jake Staples, Technical Team Leader, Ashland
Facile One-Step Synthesis of Photocurable Urethane Acrylates
By Igor V. Khudyakov, PhD, DSc, Research and Development Director, Performance Coatings International Laboratories
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 2, 2019
UV LED Lessons Learned from Others
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC
Virginia Tech Team Develops Model to 3D-Print Piezoelectric Materials
UV+EB Technology
The Science of UV/EB Polymerization
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
The RadTech UV Clearcoat Durability Study: How Paint Performance is Assessed by Ford Motor Company
By Christopher M. Seubert, Ph.D., Ford Motor Company
New UV LED Technologies for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymers
By M. Lecompère and X. Allonas, Laboratory of Macromolecular Photochemistry and Engineering, University of Haute Alsace; and D. Maréchal and A. Criqui, Mäder Research
3D-Printed Clothing Emphasizes Innovation, Sustainability
Edited by Nancy Cates, UV+EB Technology
Counting Radicals: Methods to Measure Radiation Yields of Monomers in EB Polymerization
By Nicole L. K. Thiher and Julie L. P. Jessop, University of Iowa, and Sage M. Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC
BIG IDEAS Bring 300 Attendees to Redondo Beach
By Dianna Brodine, UV+EB Technology
Eliminating Red Rust and Improving Customer Satisfaction
By Michael Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical, Inc.
Viscosity Control of Spray Applied Coatings – Balancing Environmental Compliance and Performance
By Kristy Wagner, Red Spot Paint and Varnish
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 1, 2019
State of UV LED Curing Applications
By Jennifer Heathcote, Eminence UV
IST Metz Paper Guitar Hits the High Notes
By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
POSS Coating Additives: Epoxy and Acrylic Tool Kits
By Joseph D. Lichtenhan, Hybrid Plastics Inc.
BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference
UV+EB Technology
New UV-Curable Polyurethane Dispersion for Fast Flash-Off and Good Physical Drying
By Youngsam Kim and Sungseo Cho, Miwon Specialty Chemical; and Rami Awad, Miwon Austria
Adhesion Enhancement of UV-Cure Inks onto Polymers by Gas-Phase Plasma Pretreatments
By Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc.
Why Measure UV LEDs?
By Jim Raymont, Director of Sales, EIT LLC
Université Laval Joins with Industry to Develop Wood Product Finishing and Densification
By Nancy Cates, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
The Science of UV/EB Polymerization
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 4, 2018
Q&A: How can readers of UV+EB Technology continue to benefit from the information in Dick Stowe’s UV Curing Technology column?
By R.W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Q&A: What are the basic regulatory and safety standards for the installation of a low-energy electron beam for commercial use?
Tony Carignano, technical director of marketing, ACTEGA North America Technologies, Crystal
Q&A: How can new UV-cured chemistries and materials enable expanded applications in 3D printing?
Jason Rolland, Ph.D., vice president of materials, Carbon
Researchers develop photoinitiators based on colloidal quantum materials
UV+EB Technology
Using UV-Curable Polymers to Create Optics
By Sam Garton and Neil Cramer, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions; Victor Piñón III and Ana B. Baca, Sandia National Laboratories; Freddie Santiago, Naval Research Laboratory; and Anthony Coltson, US Food and Drug Administration
Electron Beam Patterning for High-Resolution Full-Color OLED Displays
By Elisabeth Bodenstein and Uwe Vogel, Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP, Dresden, Germany
Start-up Offers Promising Cure for Conventional Fracture Care
By Nancy Cates, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
Business Leaders Project Direction for Curing in 2019 and Beyond
Compiled and edited by Nancy Cates, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
Critical Roles for Germicidal LEDs in Health Care Delivery Facilities
By Peter E. Gordon, Bolb Corporation
Supply Chain Issues Have Disruptive Influence on Curing Industry
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology
Formulating for 3D printing: Constraints and Components for Stereolithography
By R.J. Viereckl, Michael Gould, Volker Petry, Rich Dodd, Xavier Marguerettaz and Sean Des Roches, Rahn USA
Association News
by RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
by By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 3, 2018
Q&A: Why is there no ‘standard unit’ similar to lighting products for the radiant output of UV lamps?
by R.W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Lumii Sparks Evolution of Printing Technology
by Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology
Fall Events Address Curing Technologies
UV+EB Technology
Residual Building Block Chemicals in Raw Materials and Finished Printing Inks: A Risk Assessment
by Natasha Hausler Banke, Ph.D., INX International Ink Company
‘Green’ UV LED Gel Nail Polishes from Bio-Based Materials
by Forough Zareanshahraki and Vijay Mannari, Coatings Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University
The Soft Touch: Haptics Enhance Print and Packaging
by Chris Davis, IST America, and Volker Selg, IST Metz
25th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Honor UV Decorating Techniques
UV+EB Technology
Adhesion Promotion for UV Coatings and Inks onto Difficult Plastic Substrates
by Rebecca Banton, Brian Casey, Christian Maus, Ph.D., and Matthew Carroll, Evonik Corporation
DMS Casts a Unique Poster for SweetWater Brewing Company
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology
New Technology and Advanced Materials Highlight RadTech 2018
by Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology
Cure Speed Improvements and Yellowing Effects in UV LED-Curable OPVs and Clear Coats Using Acrylated Amines
by Jo Ann Arceneaux, Ph.D. and Celia Buono, allnex USA Inc.; and Kevin Poelmans, Ph.D., allnex Belgium
Association News
by RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
by By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 2, 2018
Global Trends Influence Automotive Design
by Mary Ellen Rosenberger, founder and managing director, Bayspring Solutions
Electron Beam Curing in PVC Wide-Web Applications
by Gary A. Sigel, Ph.D., senior principal scientist, Armstrong Flooring
Validating Isotropy in SLA Additive Manufacturing
by F. Timur Senguen, quality DVT lead, and Chen Wang, materials scientist, Formlabs
Guns vs. Bells – What’s the Best Way to Apply UV-Cure Coating?
by Michael R. Bonner, vice president, engineering and technology, Saint Clair Systems
Color All Wrong? Change It!
by Nancy Cates, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
Advancements in Transparent Ultrafine Mineral Filler Technologies for UV/EB Performance, Economics and Cure Rate
by S.P. Van Remortel, R.E. Ratcliff and D.D. Kragten, Unimin Corporation
UV Curing Technology Question & Answer
by R.W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Lightweighting Champion: Where Innovation and Sustainability Meet
by Brittany Willes, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
UV-Related Papers Presented at WCX18
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology
Association News
by RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
by By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 1, 2018
Energy-Curable Flexo Special Effects Coatings for Packaging: An Application Guide
By Helen Rallis, field product manager – coatings, Sun Chemical
Improving Surface Cure with UVC LEDs
By Mike Kay, director of product management, UV Curing, Excelitas Technologies
A Look at UV Print Technologies for Plastics Decoration
By Jay Roberts, UV printer product manager, Roland DGA Corporation
Energy-Curable Coatings for Automotive Interior: A More Suitable Alternation to 1K and 2K Coatings
By Marcus Hutchins, technical specialist, and Jennifer McClung, development chemist, allnex USA
Microplastics Works with Clients to Achieve Satisfaction Using UV Cure
By Nancy Cates, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
Real-Time Composting of Polymers Coating with UV Radiation-Cured Printing Inks
By Marcelo Augusto Gonçalves Bardi, Rafael Auras and Luci Diva Brocardo Machado
UV Curing Technology Question & Answer
By R.W. Stowe, UV Applications Engineering Consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
EB Curing Technology Question & Answer
By Im Rangwalla, Market Development Manager, Energy Sciences, Inc.
3D Printing Question & Answer
By Mike Idacavage, Vice President of Business Development, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions
Innovations: A Look at Industry Advances
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech
Issue 4, 2017
Seeing Clearly with 3D-Printed Lenses
By Amos Dudley, applications engineer, and Jon Bruner, director, digital factory, Formlabs
Three-Dimensional and Uniform UV Curing Using Integrating Sphere Technology
By Thomas Efsen, Managing Director, Efsen UV & EB Technology
RadTech Reaches Out to UV/EB Students, Future Leaders
By Brittany Willes, UV+EB Technology
FDA Weighs In on UV Curing Nail Lamps
By Doug Schoon, president, Schoon Scientific
Non-Reciprocity of Exposure of UV-Curable Materials and the Implications for System Design
By R. W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
The Effect of Different Curing Methods on Tack-Free Curing
By Amelia Davenport, Mike Idacavage and Neil Cramer, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions
Photopolymerization Fundamentals Event Convenes in Colorado
By Darryl Boyd, US Naval Research Laboratory, and Mike Idacavage, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions
Ink Migration and Food Safety Take Center Stage at Inaugural RadTech Packaging Conference
By Richard Romano, What They Think
UV Curing Technology Question & Answer
By R.W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Innovations: A Look at Industry Advances
By Nick Talken, Senior Chemist, Molecule Corp., and Paul Snowwhite, CEO, Applied Molecules
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech International North America
Issue 3, 2017
Advances in Energy Cure Inkjet
By Dene Taylor and Vince Cahill, SPF-Inc.
Utilizing Fourier Transform Infrared for Development and Quality Assurance of Cure Chemistries
By Nasreen Khan and Shakher Puntambeker, Dunmore Corporation
Design of a Blue LED Array for Curing Fiberglass-Reinforced Composite
By Mark S. Driscoll, SUNY-ESF; Yunyun Bi, SUNY-ESF; Robert W. Meyer, SUNY-ESF; Jennifer Smith, SUNY-ESF; L. Scott Larsen, NYSERDA
FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Celebrate Best Work in UV Coatings
By Dianna Brodine, UV+EB Technology
Redesign of Energy-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions for Inkjet Applications
By Jo Ann Arceneaux, allnex USA, Inc.; Michel Tielemans, allnex Belgium; Kevin Poelmans, allnex Belgium; Laurence Boutreau, allnex Belgium
Regulatory Point of View: UV/EB Inks and Coatings
By Eric F. Greenberg, Eric F. Greenberg P.C.
Glass Artist Employs UV Technology to Create Stunning Designs
By Nancy Cates, UV+EB Technology
UV+EB Packaging Conference 2017
By UV+EB Technology
RadTech Sponsors UV LED Symposium in China
By UV+EB Technology
UV Curing Technology Question & Answer
By R.W. Stowe, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Association News
By RadTech International North America
Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech International North America
Issue 2, 2017
UV Q&A: Which is more important – irradiance or exposure?
By R.W. Stowe, UV Applications Engineering Consultant Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
EB Q&A: Is there a technique to evaluate the performance of low-voltage electron beam processors?
By Im Rangwalla, Market Development Manager, Energy Sciences, Inc.
Photoinitiator Selection for LED-Cured Coatings
By Michael Wyrostek, Director of Sales and Marketing and Matthew Salvi, Hampford Research
Emerging UV Curing Applications in Additive Manufacturing
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology
Floor Coatings with UV LED Curing: A Focus on Performance and Properties
By Gary Sigel, Ph.D., Senior Principle Scientist, Armstrong Flooring
uv.eb WEST 2017 Celebrates Record Attendance
UV+EB Technology
Total Measured Optic Response: A New Approach to UV LED Measurement
By Jim Raymont, Joe May, Mark Lawrence and Paul Mills, EIT Instrument Markets
Microfabrication of Riblets for Drag Reduction: A Novel UV Approach Utilizing Photolithographic Methods
By H. Bilinsky, CEO, MicroTau Pty Ltd.
Issue 1, 2017
Q&A: How Can the Orientation of UV Lamps in a 3D Curing System be Described?
by R.W. Stowe, UV Applications Engineering Consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Q&A: What are the most common consumable costs when operating a low-energy EB system?
by Anthony Carignano, Director, Sales – Americas, ebeam Technologies
Cationic Curing of Automotive Coatings
By Cynthia Templeman, Senior Engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research & Development
The Importance of Controlling Coating Temperature in UV Applications
by Michael R. Bonner, vice president of Engineering and Technology, Saint Clair Systems, Inc.
Outlook for Transportation Coatings and the Role of UV/EB
by Mary Ellen Rosenberger, founder/managing partner, Bayspring Solutions LLC
The Growing Viability of UV LED for Automotive and Transportation Applications
by Jennifer Heathcote, regional sales manager, Phoseon Technology
UV-Curable High Refractive Index Monomers and Oligomers for Optical Films
by Woogeun Kim, Yongjun Cho, Sungseo Cho, Won Bae and Paul Elias, Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd.
EHS Guide Enhances Safety for Users of UV-Curable 3D Printing
by Nancy Cates, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
Issue 4, 2016
Q&A: What is Important to Monitor in a Production UV Curing Process?
by R.W. Stone, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Universities Prepare Students for UV/EB Research, Application
by Nancy Cates, contributing writer
UV Technology for Composite Finishing at RSW Distribution
by Brittany Willes, contributing writer
Molded UV Glass Optics Can Improve UV LED Irradiance Uniformity for Curing Applications
by Brian Jasenak, Adam Willsey and James Forish, Kopp Glass
Profit through Sustainable Innovation at the 2016 Printing Industry Sustainability Conference
by Doreen M. Monteleone, RadTech North America
Electron Beam Curing Properties of Waterborne Monomer and Polymer Materials
by Stephen C. Lapin and Kathryn E. Classon, PCT Engineered Systems, a division of ebeam Technologies, Comet Group
Industry and Academic Collaboration on Display at Photopolymerization Event
by UV+EB Technology
Photoinitiators: Challenges in Food Packaging Applications
by Dr. Peter Eladio Ludwig and Dr. Alexander Johannes Ossenbach, Schmid Rhyner AG
Visible Light Curing of Fiberglass-Reinforced Ballistic Panels Based on Epoxy Acrylate Resin
by Yunyun Bi, Mark S. Driscoll and Robert W. Meyer, SUNY ESF; L. Scott Larsen, New York State Energy Research and Development
Regulatory News
by Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech International North America
Association News
by UV+EB Technology
Issue 3, 2016
Q&A: EB-Curing and Digital Printing Technology
by Stephen C. Lapin, Ph.D., Industry Consultant, SCLapin Consulting LLC
Q&A: What’s in a Word? Notes on the RadTech UV Glossary
by R.W. Stowe, Director of Applications Engineering, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
RadTech 2016 UV/EB Technology Conference and Exhibition
by UV+EB Technology
Recent Advances in Low Viscosity, Low Migration, Fast Curing UV/EB Resin Technology
by Paul Share, senior product development scientist, printing and packaging, BASF Corporation
Electron Beam Cross-Linking of Polyolefin Films for Various Packaging Applications
by Im Rangwalla, market development manager, Energy Sciences Inc.
Advances in Electron Beam Curing in Wide Web Flexible Package Printing
by David A. Biro and Jim Bishop, Sun Chemical, USA
Design of New 3-ketocoumarins for UV LED Curing
by Andrea Bernini Freddi, Marika Morone and Gabriele Norcini, IGM Resins, Gerenzano (VA), Italy
Combining Oxiranes and Oxetanes to Enhance Kinetics and Improve Physical Properties
by Sara M. Kaalberg and Julie L. P. Jessop, Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, University of Iowa
Regulatory News
by Doreen M. Monteleone, Ph.D., director of sustainability & EHS initiatives, RadTech International North America
Association News
by RadTech International North America
Issue 2, 2016
Q&A: UV-Curing Technology
By R.W. Stowe, Director of Applications Engineering, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Q&A: EB-Curing Technology
By Stephen C. Lapin, Ph.D., BroadBeam Applications Specialist, PCT Engineered Systems, division of ebeam Technologies, Comet Group
Raw Material Strategies for Food Packaging Compliance
By Susan E. Bailey, Ph.D., technical manager – North America, IGM Resins
Most Recent Developments in UV-Curable Soft-Touch Coatings
By Xavier Drujon, Lisa Spagnola, Gunter Moeller, Sartomer
Simultaneous Monitoring of Property Development and Reactive Group Conversion in Photopolymer Systems
By Parag K. Shah, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder and Jeffrey W. Stansbury, Department of Craniofacial Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado Denver
Heat-Resistant, UV-Curable Clearcoat for Aircraft Exteriors
By Richard W. Baird, senior chemical engineer and project manager, The Boeing Company
Understanding Ultraviolet LED Wavelength
By Mike Higgins, east regional sales manager, Phoseon
RadTech Winter Meeting
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology
Issue 1, 2016
New Oligomers for 3D Printing Inks
By Heather Francis, chemist, and Ahmet Nebioglu, R&D manager, Dymax Corporation
Upward Movement in the UV-Curable 3D Printing Industry
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology
The Development of Low-Energy Electron Beam Technology for Automotive Interior Plastic Coating Applications
By Anthony Carignano, business development and strategic marketing specialist
New Material for Improved Adhesion in a Variety of Substrates
By Mike J. Idacavage, vice president, business development, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions
New York State Vehicle Composites Program Update
By Tony Berejka, radiation processing and polymer technology consultant
Digital Printing with UV Inks: Catching a Wave of Demand
By Jacqueline Liger, marketing manager, Cefla North America
RadTech Hosts Successful UV LED 2015
RadTech Europe Conference Explored UV/EB Now
Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2015
EB-Curing Technology Question & Answer: How Does Electron Beam Treatment Affect Polymer Substrates?
By Stephen C. Lapin, Ph.D., PCT Engineered Systems, division of Ebeam Technologies, Comet Group
UV-Curing Technology Question & Answer: Why ALL the Data? Radiometers as Diagnostic Tools
By R.W. Stowe, director of applications engineering, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Issue 4, 2015
Good Vibrations: Ultrasonic Acoustically Assisted Inline Drying for Waterborne Wood Coatings
Modifying and Making Photopolymer Networks with Functional Nanogels
It’s What You Don’t See… Care and Cleaning of Radiometer Optics
Trends: UV Coatings in the Digital Era
Waterborne UV-Curable Coatings for Industrial Market Segments
Comparing Traditional UV Systems with UV-LED Systems for UV Curing
UV-Curing Technology Question & Answer
EB-Curing Technology Question & Answer
RadTech Hosts Inaugural Hands-On Surface Curing Workshop
Issue 3, 2015
UV Q&A: What is a ‘Cure Ladder’ and How is it Used in UV Curing?
EB Q&A: What Types of Processes are Possible Using Electron Beam Treatment of Materials?
UV-Inkjet Printing on Food Packaging: State of the Art and Outlook
Cast and Cure: A Game-Changing Decorative Application Process
Next Generation of UV-Curable Cellulose Esters
UV-Activated Reactive Film Adhesives
Mitigation of Oxygen Inhibition in UV-LED, UVA and Low-Intensity UV Cure
Issue 2, 2015
Making the Case for UV/EB Sustainability
UV Technology for Surface Protection
New York State Vehicle Composites Program
UV/EB Provides Solutions for Automotive Coating Industry Regulations
Issue 1, 2015
Stereolithography: Three Decades of UV Technology Innovation
Improving the Adhesion of UV Liquid and Powder Coatings Using Plasma Treatment
UV-CURING Technology Q&A: Why Don’t Technical Data Sheets Specify a UV-Curing System?
EB-CURING Technology Q&A: What are the Fundamental Differences Between UV and EB Technology?
Application Highlight: UV-Cured Floor Coatings in St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
Properties of Silicone Modified UV-Cured Acrylate and Epoxy Coatings Films
Modification of Polymer Substrates Using Electron Beam-Induced Graft Copolymerization
Advancements in UV LED Curing Technology and Solutions for Print
Interaction of Photoexcited Photoinitiators with Nitroxyl Radicals
