By Brian Dillman, IGM Resins Editor’s Note: Part 1 provided an introduction to the materials used in 3D-printing (3DP) formulations and their targeted performance characteristics. It also provided an overview of testing methods utilized. In Part 2, further discussion shows experimental data for the cured properties of formulations based on urethane acrylate oligomers. Tensile … [Read more...] about PAMA: Formulating Urethane Acrylate Oligomers for Tough 3D-Printing Materials, Part 2
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RadTech Recognizes 2024 Sustainability Award Winners
At the 2024 RadTech UV+EB Technology & Conference event, held in May in Orlando, Florida, the 2024 Sustainability Award honorees were announced. These companies’ pioneering use of ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) technologies leads the way for sustainable and responsible manufacturing practices. This year’s honorees have demonstrated various benefits, including energy … [Read more...] about RadTech Recognizes 2024 Sustainability Award Winners
The Beauty of Dazzling Print: Cast and Cure Adds Sparkle
Edited by Dianna Brodine, UV+EB Technology Cast and Cure™ from Breit Technologies, Overland Park, Kansas, is a sustainable, affordable decorative coating process that integrates “casting” and “curing” techniques to create holographic, ultra-high gloss and matte embellishments on a variety of substrates. The Carlson Print Group (CPG) has been a leader in Cast and Cure … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Dazzling Print: Cast and Cure Adds Sparkle
Giant Print of Iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring Created with Aid of UV-Curable Inks
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Girl with a Pearl Earring, the painting made by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer in 1665, is a treasured artwork in the possession of the Mauritshuis Museum, The Hague, Netherlands. The painting, while known the world over, remains a mystery in many respects, even hundreds of years after its creation. In one of the Mauritshuis Museum’s … [Read more...] about Giant Print of Iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring Created with Aid of UV-Curable Inks
A Conversation with Paul Elias, Miwon
Edited by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, UV+EB Technology For 40 years, Paul Elias has been a member of RadTech International North America, serving the association in a variety of leadership roles and advancing the industry with his commitment and advocacy. In May, at the 2024 RadTech UV&EB Technology & Conference, Elias was presented with a special … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Paul Elias, Miwon