Special Topic: Microgels – Part 1
The first seven editions of “Professor’s Corner” focused on the fundamentals of polymer chemistry as they apply to the field of UV/EB polymerization. In...
Myerson Emerges as Leader in UV-Cured Dental Technology
By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Myerson LLC, founded in 1917, is a manufacturer of high-quality, aesthetically appealing denture teeth....
EB in 3D?
Any discussion of 3D processing these days almost immediately turns to additive manufacturing – in which electron beam does indeed have a role1,2 –...
UV Process Control: Can We Give It Two Thumbs Up?
Been watching a little more TV than usual recently? When channel surfing, do you have some favorite movies that you will watch even if...
Regulatory News: Quarter 4
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Increased TSCA New Chemical Fees Update
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (US EPA’s) decision to increase its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) new chemical...
Home Hone on the Range
Bands were discussed in the last column and Ranges are discussed in this one. Together, these topics account for a large portion of EIT’s...
PepsiCo Explores Electron Beam Curing for Flexible Packaging
By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology
RadTech International North America celebrated the 2020 Emerging Technology Award winners at the RadTech 2020 Conference, March 8-11,...
Understanding Glass Transition Temperature: Part 3
In the last two installments of Professor’s Corner, the concept of the glass transition temperature (Tg) was introduced and discussed.1, 2 That discussion continues...
What Can You Do with Electron Beam?
Food packaging and flooring, shrink-wrap and sterilization, cold seal adhesives and so much more – electron beam (EB) is a versatile technology used in...
Food Packaging-Compliant Inks and Set-Off Migration
By Julie Cross and Marina Santos, Domino Printing Sciences
Abstract
The challenges associated with migration when working with low-viscosity inkjet systems for food packaging applications are...
