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SGP and Wisconsin Green Tier Program – A Match is Made
In late September, the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), Specialty Graphic...
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UV-Activated Reactive Film Adhesives
By Dr. Donald Herr, Adhesives Research, Inc. and Robert Wigdorski, retired, Adhesives Research, Inc.
Introduction
For both liquid and solid/film thermally curable adhesives, a trade-off typically...
Next Generation of UV-Curable Cellulose Esters
By Dr. Ahmet Nebioglu and James Aerykssen, Dymax Corporation
Abstract
A new generation of UV-curable cellulose ester additives and binders provides improved surface hardness and solvent...
UV-Inkjet Printing on Food Packaging: State of the Art and Outlook
By Dr. Roel De Mondt, Agfa-Gevaert NV and Dr. Marc Graindourze, Agfa Graphics NV
Inkjet printing has become the major print technology for sign and...
UV Q&A: What is a ‘Cure Ladder’ and How is it Used in UV...
by R.W. Stowe, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
A cure ladder is the fundamental laboratory tool for the design or analysis of a UV-curing system. It...
An Environmental Approach to UV/EB Resin Disposal
By Nick Talken, senior chemist, Molecule Corp., and Paul Snowwhite, CEO, Applied Molecules
Background
Ultraviolet- and electron beam-curable resins are rapidly becoming more commonplace in many...
Association News
Selected Highlights from RadTech 2018 Fall Committee Meetings
After the RadTech Printing and Packaging Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, RadTech members met on October 25 to...
Ink Migration and Food Safety Take Center Stage at Inaugural RadTech Packaging Conference
By Richard Romano, What They Think
One of the hottest topics these days is packaging, and to take an in-depth look at the technical requirements...
Non-Reciprocity of Exposure of UV-Curable Materials and the Implications for System Design
By R. W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Abstract
Using exposure data of various (mostly commercial) coatings, inks and paints, this study...
