This column is a continuation of the Rapid+TCT Conference review. The previous column focused on panel discussions and presentations by leaders in the additive industry, with an emphasis on the current state and future trajectory of the industry. This column is focused on one-on-one conversations with materials suppliers and printer vendors, transitioning from strategy at … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Conference Review, Part 2
Adhesives from Soybeans with a UV Cure: Green, Clean and Lean
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology RadTech’s RadLaunch Class of 2024 included Nvirovate Materials, Inc., of Monroe, Washington. Nvirovate has developed soybean-oil-based, compostable adhesives that are UV cured. The company’s technology – based on a patent portfolio licensed from Oregon State University – delivers the only bio-based pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) … [Read more...] about Adhesives from Soybeans with a UV Cure: Green, Clean and Lean
More than Carnival and Açaí: An Update from RadTech South America
by Sergio Medeiros, RadTech South America Board Member and Founder and Director of BRCHEMICAL Maybe I’m not a typical Brazilian: I don’t like Carnival. I also don’t much like Açaí, although Açaí goes very well with bananas and other fruits, which remind me of Carmen Miranda, a Portuguese singer. Many people thought she was Brazilian, myself included, until running some quick … [Read more...] about More than Carnival and Açaí: An Update from RadTech South America
IBOA-Free Medical LCA Adhesive for Wearable Technology
By Shuhua Jin, Yiwei Dai, Nicholas Baruffi and Chihmin Cheng, Henkel Corporation The use of medical wearables for self-health monitoring and digital care has risen rapidly in recent years. Most traditional medical light cure acrylate (LCA) adhesives contain isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), which has been reported to cause severe skin-sensitization in patients. To meet the increasing … [Read more...] about IBOA-Free Medical LCA Adhesive for Wearable Technology
Sustainable Raw Materials in Additive Manufacturing
By Corey Long and Clémentine Champagne, Arkema Additive manufacturing generally is considered to be a more environmentally responsible technology by enabling on-demand, local production, with the potential to reduce material waste and minimize the logistic footprint. The key to unlocking its full potential lies in the use of more sustainable raw materials. These innovations … [Read more...] about Sustainable Raw Materials in Additive Manufacturing