By Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology Excellence in research, new technology, advanced materials and design were recognized at the RadTech 2018 Conference and Exhibition at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago, Illinois, in May. The three-day event featured short courses; lively, cutting-edge topical panel discussions; an awards dinner; and a three-track technical … [Read more...] about New Technology and Advanced Materials Highlight RadTech 2018
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 Ensuring proper adhesion between energy-curable coatings and nonabsorptive substrates has long been a significant challenge. Whether it’s high shrinkage seen with the coating itself or low surface energy of the substrate, multiple factors can negatively influence the adhesion … [Read more...] about Adhesion Promotion for UV Coatings and Inks onto Difficult Plastic Substrates
25th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Honor UV Decorating Techniques
Embossing, foil stamping and specialty effects can raise the level of quality, added value, shelf presence, brand recognition and security for a product. These are the types of unique and eye-catching pieces the Foil & Specialty Effects Association showcases during its annual Gold Leaf Awards Competition. The 25th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition award winners … [Read more...] about 25th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Honor UV Decorating Techniques
‘Green’ UV LED Gel Nail Polishes from Bio-Based Materials
By Forough Zareanshahraki and Vijay Mannari, Coatings Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University Editor’s Note: The following received RadTech 2018’s Best Paper Award in the Student division at the event held in May. Abstract Nail polish is one of the most widely used products in the US cosmetics industry, utilized by 117 million Americans in 2016, a number expected … [Read more...] about ‘Green’ UV LED Gel Nail Polishes from Bio-Based Materials
Fall Events Address Curing Technologies
Fall Events Address Curing Technologies UV+EB Technology ESPS 2018: The 5th European Symposium of Photopolymer Science September 3-6, 2018 Mulhouse, France www.esps.uha.fr ESPS 2018 follows the successful previous meetings in Mulhouse (2010), Torino (2012), Vienna (2014) and Leipzig (2016). ESPS aims to bring together the recent and challenging achievements from both … [Read more...] about Fall Events Address Curing Technologies