The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) is a collaboration between the National Institutes for Standards and Technology (NIST), a US federal agency, and RadTech, a nonprofit focused on ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies. PAMA is an alliance of industry, academia, government and NGO organizations with the goal of bringing commonly accepted … [Read more...] about Photopolymer Week 2025 Provides Two Events in September
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Automation for Photopolymer Optimization: Developments Toward Next-Generation Energy Materials
By Aldair E. Gongora and Johanna J. Schwartz, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Photopolymer synthesis and formulations optimization are areas with huge design complexity. Factors such as chemical composition, additives and fillers, absorption properties, cure kinetics and so on dictate the overall performance and lifetime of the photopolymer toward end-use applications. … [Read more...] about Automation for Photopolymer Optimization: Developments Toward Next-Generation Energy Materials
Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications
By Saeid Biria, Ph.D. and Don Herr, Ph.D., Arkema- Sartomer BU The surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has spurred automotive manufacturers to intensify their focus on improving battery performance, leading to significant advancements in battery-related coatings. Among these coatings, energy-efficient and effective insulative coatings play a vital role in ensuring the … [Read more...] about Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications
Beyond Dual Cure: Next-Generation Universal Black UV Monocoat
By WC Peter Tsang and Christopher A. Baumgart, Red Spot Paint and Varnish Company, Inc. Dual-cure coatings once were perceived to deliver the best combined performance from both thermal and UV-cured paints. However, such technology comes with a multitude of application challenges typically addressed with unsustainable reworking. Some dual-cure paints also are extremely … [Read more...] about Beyond Dual Cure: Next-Generation Universal Black UV Monocoat
Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 2
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 gloss appearance and weak adhesion, among other issues. Researchers at Eastern Michigan University developed UV-curable Organic-Inorganic Hybrid (OIH) coatings that are said to offer superior … [Read more...] about Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 2