Article Archive

Issue 1, 2023

Innovations: Direct-to-Shape Printing for the Craft Beer Can Market
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

UV-Curable Wood Coatings: Answering the Industry’s Questions
By Lawrence (Larry) Van Iseghem, President/CEO of Van Technologies, Inc.

Eliminating VOC Emissions with UV Coatings Technology: A Case Study
By Michael Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical, and David Hagood, Finishing Technology Solutions

The Missing Puzzle Piece: The Formulators’ Chemical Needs for Additive Manufacturing
By David A. Walker, Ph.D., executive chairperson, PAMA

High-Performance 3D Printing Utilizing New Sustainable (Meth)acrylates
By Darren Lumber, Andreas Mock, Troy Becky, Michael Gould and Sean Des Roches, Rahn USA Corporation

Making the Working Curve Work for You
By Jason P. Killgore, NIST Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Project

NIOSH Researching Emissions from UV-Curable Resins
By Aleksandr B. Stefaniak, Lauren N. Bowers, Elizabeth D. Arnold and Stephen B. Martin, Jr., NIOSH Respiratory Health Division

Sustainability in Packaging: An Introduction and an Approach to Sustainability
By Carla Brown, Manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co.

Structured Urethane Acrylates in LVT Applications
By Elaine Ruiz, Gabrielle Meehan, Yuhong He, William Schaeffer and Donald Herr, Sartomer Exton, USA

Sustainability: Fortis Utilizes Energy-Curable Technology to Shape Sustainability
By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech

Where Are They Now?
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

Professor’s Corner: Free Radical Polymerization Kinetics
By Byron K. Christmas, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

EB Curing Technology: Low-Energy EB Bioburden Reduction and Sterilization
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC

Issue 4, 2022

3D Printing for Boli in Cancer Radiation Treatment: FDM or MSLA?
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

Additive Manufacturing of Novel Surface-Eroding, Non-Swelling Anhydride Resins
By Whytneigh R. Duffie; Kevin D. Barz; Tsvetanka S. Filipova; Katrina J. Donovan; Timothy M. Brenza; and Travis W. Walker, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Radiometry: Variations in Consistency Across 3D-Printer Models
By Paul Snowwhite, Katie Snowwhite and Hunter Peczynski, 7D Innovators, LLC

Role of Inert Chambers and System Maintenance in UV Curing of Silicone-Release Coatings
By Robert Rae, Ryan Turner and Jennifer Heathcote, GEW

Is It Done Yet? Comparison of Methods to Monitor Degree of UV Cure
By Noah Menard, Veritas Testing and Consulting; Kevin Menard, Mary Kay Corporation; and Benjamin Menard, Hitachi High-Tech Science

Volumetric 3D-Printed Dental Aligners
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

UV Curing Technology: Wise Men (and Women) Say…
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

Professor’s Corner: Adhesion and Energy-Curable Coatings
By Mike Idacavage, Radical Curing, LLC

EB Curing Technology: An Abbreviated Guide to Becoming an EB User
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC

PAMA: The Changing Landscape of Additive Manufacturing in Dental
By David A. Walker, PhD, PAMA

Innovations: Ateios Systems Reshapes Battery Manufacturing with Electron Beam Curing
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

Sustainability: Energy Conservation No Longer Negotiable
By Cara Bommarito, RadTech

Issue 3, 2022

Improving Recyclability of Paperboard Packaging with Decorative Coatings
By Brian Green, Kent Coulter, Kavita Patel and Chris Rich, WaveFront Technology

PAMA: Return of Desktop Printers
By Dr. David Walker

The Use of Silica Additives in UV Printing Inks
By Dr. Kai Yang, Evonik Corporation, USA; Tommy Gu, Evonik Corporation, Singapore

Award-Winning Lux FX Peacock: A Showpiece for the Senses
By Erin La Row, writer, UV+EB Technology

Electrons In, Electrons Out: Electron Beam for Battery Production
By Zhijia Du, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC

LED Boosters to Improve Surface Cure by LED for Litho or Flexo Applications
By Tong Wang, Ph.D., allnex USA Inc.; Steven Cappelle, Ph.D., allnex belgium; and Paul Gevaert, Ph.D., allnex Belgium

UV Curing Technology: Little Purple Lies in UV
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

Professor’s Corner: Molecular Mass and Molecular Mass Distribution
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Issue 2, 2022

Hot Lithography: High-Precision 3D Printing of Flame-Retardant Photopolymers for the Electronics Industry
By Christian Frank, Kristina Hager, Reka Csizmadia, Markus Kury and Christian Gorsche, Cubicure GmbH

RadTech 2022: Back to Business in Orlando
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology

UV/EB/LED and the Regulatory Road
By Rita Loof, director of environmental affairs, RadTech

When Prescribing a Cure, First Do No Harm
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology

X-Ray Cured Carbon Fiber Composites
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology

PAMA Highlights Women in Photopolymer AM
By Callie Higgins, NIST

I-CAR Automotive Refinish at the Speed of Photons
By Michael J. Dvorchak, Dvorchak Enterprises LLC

Sustainability Award Winners Announced at RadTech 2022
By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech

Formulation Insights for Excimer Lamp Curing to Achieve Well-Balanced Film Properties
By Dr. Volker Petry, RadLab AG, Michael Gould, RAHN USA

UV Curing Technology: Let’s Do a Deep Dive… on Underwater Strobes, UV Sources, Measurement and Reliability
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

EB Curing Technology: A Long-Lived EB: Machine Function and Maintenance, Part 2
By Sage Schissel, Ph.D., PCT Ebeam and Integration LLC

Professor’s Corner: Intermolecular Attractive Forces: The Key to Understanding Polymer Properties, Part 3
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Issue 1, 2022

Mighty Buildings’ 3D-Printed Sustainable Homes
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology

Enabling Energy-Curable Adhesion Through Polymer Design
By Namgoo Kang, Ph.D.; Ken Myers; Mark Adams; Andrew Sandt and William C. Miles, Ph.D., Penn Color, Inc.

Introducing RadTech’s Sustainability Committee
By Cara Bommarito, RadTech

Quick-Cure UV Putty for Wood Flooring
By Dr. Gary Sigel, Senior Principal Scientist for Armstrong Flooring

Advantages of LED Cationic Cure Cycloaliphatic Epoxy
By Jose A. Lafuente, technical manager, Phlex Teknologies

Q&A: New Chemicals and SNURs
Article contributed by NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC

Wilson Utilizes 3D Printing to Manufacture Pickleball Paddle of the Future
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology

UV Curing Technology: LED Measurement Solutions for Adhesion Applications
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

EB Curing Technology: A Long-Lived EB: Machine Function and Maintenance, Part 1
By Sage Schissel, Ph.D., PCT Ebeam and Integration LLC

Professor’s Corner: Intermolecular Attractive Forces: The Key to Understanding Polymer Properties, Part 2
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Issue 4, 2021

UV Rocks! Fender Reduces Cycle Time with UV Curing
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

RadTech and NIST Collaborate on New Alliance
By Dianna Brodine, Managing Editor, UV+EB Technology

Quality and Durability Improvements of 3D Printed Parts via Bio-Based Modification of Photocurable Resins
By Nathan Noyes and Wouter Vogel, Ph.D., Croda

Artist Taps UV to Create ‘Time and Matter Photography
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

Improving UV Coating Results with Corona and Plasma Surface Preparation
By Mark Plantier, Enercon Industries

Challenges for High-Temperature Photopolymers in Additive Manufacturing
By Mehrgan Khavari, 3D Systems Corporation

UVC LED Technology Eliminates RNase A from COVID-19 rt-PCR Test Kits
By Theresa Thompson, Mark Oesterle and Cristina Ortiz-Mateos, Phoseon Technology

EB Curing Technology: Embellishing with Electron Beam
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC

Professor’s Corner: Intermolecular Attractive Forces: The Key to Understanding Polymer Properties
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Innovations: Nebraska Company Leads in Ceramic Additive Materials
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

Association News
By RadTech International North America

Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech

Issue 3, 2021

Novel Approaches to Improve Scratch and Abrasion Resistance in UV Coatings
By Bob Lin, Marco Heuer, Roger Reinartz, Aline Skotarczak and Maria Nargiello, Evonik Corporation

Energy Density Matters… and This is Why
By Mike Higgins, Phoseon Technology

FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Celebrate UV Curing
By UV+EB Technology

Photoinitiated Addition Cure Silicone Release Coatings
By Richard P. Eckberg, Momentive Performance Materials

UV LED Curing for Surface Hardcoats
By Jennifer Heathcoate, GEW, Inc.

Sustainability of UV-Cured Inks and Coatings
By Dianna Brodine, UV+EB Technology

Impress Me
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

Radiation Safety for Electron Beams
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC

The Problem of High Viscosity Oligomers – Part 2
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

UT Austin Team Charts New Visible Light Curing Territory
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

Association News
By RadTech International North America

Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech

Issue 2, 2021

UV LEDs – The Teenage Years: “Doveryai, no Proveryai” (Trust but Verify)
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

Biomass Derived Chromophores for Radiation Curing
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

Comparing EB and UV: Common Questions
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC

Professor’s Corner: The Problem of High Viscosity Oligomers – Part 1
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Dielectric Performance for Electronic Applications using UV-Curable Chemistries
By Neal T. Pfeiffenberger, Ph.D., Sartomer Americas

Hybrid UV Curing in Display Manufacturing – An Application Guide
By Arnd Riekenbrauck, IST Metz GmbH, and Chris Davis, IST America

Innovations in Dual-Cure Technology for Automotive Interior Applications
By Chris Baumgart, Red Spot Paint and Varnish

Curing Technology Opportunities in the Automotive Market
By Dianna Brodine, UV+EB Technology

Acrylated Amine Oligomers to Enhance Cure with UV LED Sources
By James E. Goodrich, Miwon North America, Inc.

RadTech Announces 2021 RadLaunch Award Winners
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

Association News
By RadTech International North America

Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech

Issue 1, 2021

Matting Optimization: Achieving High-Quality, Ultra-Low Matte Radiation-Curable Wood Coatings
By Mike Toth, BYK USA

Self-Healing UV-Curable Coatings for Wood Substrates
By Chloé Paquet, Jean-François Morin and Véronic Landry, Université Laval, Québec

Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

UV-Curable Coatings: Options for Challenging Substrates
By Curtis Lustig and Srinivasan Chakrapani, IGM Resins

RadTech Supports UV End Users through Advocacy
By Rita Loof, RadTech

UV Coatings in the Pipe and Tube Marketplace
By Mike Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical

Meet Susan Bailey
By Lara Copeland, UV+EB Technology

Wood you like to know more about UV process control?
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

EB Operation 101
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC

Special Topic: Microgels, Part 2
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Association News
By RadTech International North America

Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech

Issue 4, 2020

Photopolymerization of Methylene Malonates
By J. Taylor Goodrich, Alexander Y. Polykarpov and Anushree Deshpande, Sirrus, Inc.

Medical Market Outlook
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology

RadTech Fall Meeting Goes Virtual for 2020
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology

Real-Time Monitoring and Degree of Cure of UV-Cured Resin
By Huan Lee and Stephen Pomeroy, Lambient Technologies

Electron-Beam Induced Grafting Enables Ophthalmic Surgical Products
By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology

Effect of Post-Curing Process on the Performance of Automotive 3D-Printed Specimens
By Forough Zareanshahraki, Eastern Michigan University; Amelia Davenport, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions; and Neil Cramer, Christopher Seubert, Ellen Lee and Matthew Cassoli, Ford Motor Company

Economic Update
By Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence

UV Process Control: Can We Give it Two Thumbs Up?
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC

EB in 3D?
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC

Myerson Emerges as Leader in UV-Cured Dental Technology
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology

Special Topic: Microgels, Part 1
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Association News
By RadTech International North America

Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech

Issue 3, 2020

~~Home~~ Hone on the Range
By Jim Raymont, Director of Sales, EIT LLC

PepsiCo Explores Electron Beam Curing for Flexible Packaging
By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology

Understanding Glass Transition Temperature: Part 3
By Byron K. Christmas, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

What Can You Do with Electron Beam?
By Sage Schissel, Ph.D., Applications Specialist, PCT Ebeam and Integration LLC

Food Packaging-Compliant Inks and Set-Off Migration
By Julie Cross and Marina Santos, Domino Printing Sciences

Shining a Light on UV-Cured Decoration Capabilities
By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology

Reactive Diluents to Overcome Challenges in UV-Curable Inkjet Inks and Coatings Applications
By Nikolas Kaprinidis, Simon Werrel, Elmar Kessenich and Giovanni D’Andola, BASF

SGP and Sustainability Movement Remain Strong During Challenging Year
By Doreen Monteleone, director of sustainability and EHS initiatives, RadTech International North America

27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards
UV+EB Technology

Novel Light Stabilizer Enhances the UV-Filtering Ability of Waterborne UV-Curable Coatings without Sacrifice on Curing Speed
By Yung-Chi Yang, Pei-Yun Lee and Dr. Yao-Hsing Huang, Specialty Chemical Business Unit, Everlight Chemical Industrial Corp.

Maintaining a Healthy UV Curing System
By Bob Malone and John Phillips, Miltec UV

Evaluating UV LED for Narrow Web Applications
By Mike Higgins, Phoseon Technology

Association News
By RadTech International North America

Regulatory News
By Doreen M. Monteleone and Rita Loof, RadTech

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.

Regulatory News

Association News

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

Regulatory News

Association News

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

Regulatory News

Association News

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