Article Archive
Issue 3, 2023
Sustainability in Packaging: Inks for Food Packaging
By Carla Brown, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co.
Yumwoof: Good for Dogs and the Environment with Help from EB Curing
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology
State of UV LED Curing Applications
By Jennifer Heathcote, GEW, Inc.
The Importance of Using the Correct Nail Lamp to Ensure Proper Curing of UV Nail Products
By Doug Schoon, Schoon Scientific
Auto Collision Repair with UV-Curable Products and UV LED Area Lights
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology
PAMA 2023 Workshop: Building a Unified Vision from Research to Regulation
By Callie Higgins, NIST
University Research Activities Funded to Advance PAM
Compiled with assistance from Dr. Linkan Bian, National Science Foundation
The Development of Low-Migration Photoinitiator
By Syunya Horii, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd.
Innovations: Smart Glass Labs Offers an Exceedingly Smart Window
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology
UV LED Measurement: Keys to Success
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC
Professor’s Corner: Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations: Part 1
By Byron K. Christmas, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
Photoinitiators Reevaluated: PI-Free EB is About More than Just Migration
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC
Issue 2, 2023
A New Class of UV-Curable Binders for Battery Applications
By Gary Sigel, Dan Baumann, Oliver Hamann, Pam Abbott, Donovan Hensley, Miltec UV, Inc.
Cure Test Methods: UV/EB/LED Coatings & Inks
By Jake Staples, technical manager, Wausau Coated Products, Inc.
Thought Leadership Sails into San Diego with 223 BIG IDEAS Conference
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, UV+EB Technology
Standards for Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing
By Stephanie Benight, Ph.D., Tactile Materials Solutions LLC, sbenight@tactilems.com;
Callie Higgins, Ph.D. NIST, Colorado School of Mines, callie.higgins@NIST.gov
Making Strides with UV-Curable Composites and Thermosets
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology
2023 RadLaunch Class Includes Advances in Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing
Sustainability in Packaging: An Introduction and an Approach to Sustainability
Updated Poster Offers Safety Tips for UV-Curable AM
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, UV+EB Technology
New Classification for TPO Has Multinational Impacts
Prepared by RadTech Environmental Health and Safety Committee, Michael Gould, Rahn, Chair; and Shannon Gainey, TechCheck LLC, Consultant
Innovations: Elixe Designs UV LED-Cured Materials and Technology for Pipe and Vessel Interior Coating
By Liz Stevens, UV+EB Technology
Sustainability in Packaging: Biorenewable and Biodegradable
By Carla Brown, Manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist,
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co.
UV-Curable Coating Options for Interior Automotive Applications
By Kristy Wagner, Red Spot Paint and Varnish
Profilers: Radiometers with Benefits
By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC
Professor’s Corner: Terminology Clarification
By Byron K. Christmas, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
EB Myths and Misconceptions
By Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC
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 I. Higgins, Ph.D.; Co-Project Leader, Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing; National Institute of Standards and Technology
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.
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
