Additive Manufacturing: Printing Area vs. Feature Size
In the preceding two columns, I reviewed the current state and future trajectory of the industry through the perspectives of the June 2024 Rapid+TCT...
Excimer and EB: A Different Approach to Gloss Control
EB and UV-curable inks and coatings can be formulated to produce a high-gloss appearance with relative ease, but when it comes to matte and...
Honey, Anything Interesting Happen at Work?
For better or worse, all days are interesting when it comes to UV applications and process control. We still enjoy the questions, learning and...
Improving Manufacture Efficiency with Water-Based UV-Curable Polyurethanes in Wood Coatings
By Bob Wade and Mike Jeffries, Covestro
High-performance UV-curable coatings have been used in the manufacture of flooring, furniture and cabinets for many years. For...
PFA-Free Sharpie® Marker and Stain Resistance for UV-Cured Wood Floor Coatings
By Nick Penrose, BYK USA, Inc.
Regulations on PFAs (Perfluoro alkoxy alkanes) have become restricted in recent years due to their persistent, bio-accumulative and widespread...
In Memoriam: Ken Vessey
By Callie Higgins, NIST and RadTech PAMA Committee Chair
It is with a heavy heart that we begin this new year remembering the incredible legacy...
UV Binders for Li-Ion Batteries: Part 1
In the 2023 Q2 edition of UV+EB Technology, an overview was provided of UV-/EB-based binders for Lithium-ion battery (LiB) applications as being a promising...
Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 1
By Tahereh Hayeri (Neda), Coating Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University
Editor’s Note: Coatings for plastic substrates are subject to challenges that can result in reduced...
Inherently Reactive Urethane Acrylate Resins
By Don Herr, Linda Franceschini, Elaine Ruiz, Yuhong He, Brendan McGrail and Jeff Klang, Arkema-Sartomer BU
The uses for solvent-free, 100% solids, liquid UV-curable materials...
Regulatory News
Automotive Coatings Phase Out TBAc and pCBtF
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) approved amendments to the rule for Automotive Coatings (Rule...
