By Jennifer Heathcote, vice president, business development, GEW, Inc. The list of viable UV LED applications continues to grow – as does the number of system suppliers, formulators and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) machine builders supporting those applications. This ongoing increase in activity bodes well for the present and future of UV LED technology. As a … [Read more...] about State of UV LED Curing Applications
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The Development of a Low-Migration Photoinitiator
By Syunyua Horii, Chief, R&D Division, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. Photocurable compositions containing photoinitiators and polymerizable monomeric components are widely used in additive manufacturing, paints, inks, adhesives, sealants, insulating films, protective coatings and films. Since 2005, when it was confirmed that certain components from UV-curable inks … [Read more...] about The Development of a Low-Migration Photoinitiator
University Research Activities Funded to Advance PAM
Compiled with assistance from Dr. Linkan Bian, National Science Foundation In collaboration with the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, a key component of PAMA activities is to foster public/private partnerships and academic research in the area of photopolymer additive manufacturing (PAM) technology. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has been an important … [Read more...] about University Research Activities Funded to Advance PAM
Yumwoof: Good for Dogs and the Environment with Help from EB Curing
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Yumwoof Natural Pet Food, based in Austin, Texas, makes premium air-dried dog foods. The company’s recipes are non-GMO and personalized based on a pet’s individual characteristics, applying data from extensive analysis of veterinary clinical studies. Yumwoof’s Perfect Kibble – an air-dried superfood packed with Cocomega™ superfats … [Read more...] about Yumwoof: Good for Dogs and the Environment with Help from EB Curing
Sustainability in Packaging: Inks for Food Packaging
By Carla Brown, Manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. A note from RadTech: The RadTech Sustainability Committee is embarking on our group’s sustainability journey, and we thank Carla Brown, manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co., for sharing her work in a … [Read more...] about Sustainability in Packaging: Inks for Food Packaging