By Peter E. Gordon Bolb Corporation Infectious diseases are caused by various pathogens: vegetated bacteria, bacterial spores, virions and fungi. Once transferred upon or introduced into a susceptible patient’s body, these pathogens, some of which are now antibiotic resistant, replicate and can cause an infection and illness, sometimes resulting in great discomfort and even … [Read more...] about Critical Roles for Germicidal LEDs in Health Care Delivery Facilities
Supply Chain Issues Have Disruptive Influence on Curing Industry
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor UV+EB Technology Editor’s Note: Material concerns have been a hot topic within the energy curing community. By addressing the pain points, this article serves as a reference – and perhaps as inspiration – to begin the conversations regarding other options for the market. A variety of factors have come together to bog down the efficient … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Issues Have Disruptive Influence on Curing Industry
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 3D printing is a technique that has been employed for much longer than one would intuitively expect. Lamination-style creation is a well-known type of printing used in the making of 3D objects, for instance, in clay pot construction. Coils of wet clay1 can be stacked and … [Read more...] about Formulating for 3D printing: Constraints and Components for Stereolithography
Regulatory News
US EPA Submits TSCA Fees Rule for Review and Approval The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its final rule covering how it will administer fees under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Industry groups complained that the fees on new chemicals have been set too high and will threaten innovation. It remains to be seen whether EPA will … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
Association News
Applications Open for RadLaunch Class of 2019 Start-ups, innovators and university researchers are eligible to apply for cash and travel grants as part of the RadLaunch Class of 2019 Educational Accelerator. With the rapid development of 3D printing, LEDs and sustainable materials, ultraviolet and electron beam technologies are taking center stage in developing new products … [Read more...] about Association News