Automation for Photopolymer Optimization: Developments Toward Next-Generation Energy Materials
By Aldair E. Gongora and Johanna J. Schwartz, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Photopolymer synthesis and formulations optimization are areas with huge design complexity. Factors such...
Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications
By Saeid Biria, Ph.D. and Don Herr, Ph.D., Arkema- Sartomer BU
The surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has spurred automotive manufacturers to intensify...
Beyond Dual Cure: Next-Generation Universal Black UV Monocoat
By WC Peter Tsang and Christopher A. Baumgart, Red Spot Paint and Varnish Company, Inc.
Dual-cure coatings once were perceived to deliver the best combined...
Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 2
By Tahereh Hayeri (Neda), Coating Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University
Editor’s Note: Coatings for plastic substrates are subject to challenges that can result in reduced...
Reaching Brazil
Finally REACH has reached Brazil!
It has been published by the Brazilian Congress and the Presidential Office the law 15.022 from November 13th, 2024, establishing...
3D-Printing Phantoms: Medical Anatomical Models Benefit from UV-Curable Coatings
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology
Advances in technology seem to be benefiting every human endeavor. In healthcare, innovations in additive manufacturing and material engineering...
Additive Manufacturing: Printing Area vs. Feature Size
In the preceding two columns, I reviewed the current state and future trajectory of the industry through the perspectives of the June 2024 Rapid+TCT...
Excimer and EB: A Different Approach to Gloss Control
EB and UV-curable inks and coatings can be formulated to produce a high-gloss appearance with relative ease, but when it comes to matte and...
Honey, Anything Interesting Happen at Work?
For better or worse, all days are interesting when it comes to UV applications and process control. We still enjoy the questions, learning and...
Improving Manufacture Efficiency with Water-Based UV-Curable Polyurethanes in Wood Coatings
By Bob Wade and Mike Jeffries, Covestro
High-performance UV-curable coatings have been used in the manufacture of flooring, furniture and cabinets for many years. For...
