Sy Syms, from Syms Clothing, ran commercials from 1974 through 2011 with the slogan: “An educated consumer is our best customer.” This column uses Sy’s approach to educate consumers to turn them into better customers. Understanding the source type, photoinitiator package and desired end properties in the cured product will guide measurement strategy and instrument selection. … [Read more...] about I’m With the Band
Attainable Sustainable: Using Electron Beam Technology in Compostable Flexible Packaging
By Sage M. Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC Editor’s Note: In addition, the test results are ongoing for this study. An update will be posted at www.uvebtechnology.com. Due to print space limitations, the article references can be found online in the Article Archive. In recent years, the packaging industry has experienced a consumer backlash regarding its use of … [Read more...] about Attainable Sustainable: Using Electron Beam Technology in Compostable Flexible Packaging
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 Abstract In this study, a protocol was developed to investigate UV- and EB-polymerized films of equivalent … [Read more...] about Comparison of UV- and EB-initiated Polymerizations Based on Equivalent Radical Concentration
Regulatory News
US EPA Releases Final Amendments on CDR Rule, Extends Reporting Period On March 17, 2020, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of a final rule amending the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule. The amendments are intended to reduce the burden for certain CDR reporters, improve the quality of CDR data collected and align reporting requirements … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
UV LED curing systems: Measuring accurately and eliminating safety hazards
By Geri Tangdiongga, Don Moncy Dominic and Dominik Stephan, Dymax Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Abstract Ultraviolet (UV) LED technologies are progressing very rapidly in recent years, both in performance and cost. Therefore, the measurement equipment and methods for UV LED curing systems must be well understood. This paper focuses on the measurement and characterization of the UV … [Read more...] about UV LED curing systems: Measuring accurately and eliminating safety hazards