Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # UV+EB Technology The Official Publication of RadTech North America ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://uvebtech.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [US Plastics Pact Names Crystal Bayliss Executive Director](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/us-plastics-pact-names-crystal-bayliss-executive-director/) - Press release submitted on behalf of US Plastics. The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP), Walpole, New Hampshire, has announced the appointment of Crystal Bayliss as executive director, following her service as interim executive director. Bayliss has been a longstanding leader within USPP and has played an important role in guiding the organization through a rapidly changing sustainability - [The Call for Papers for the 2027 RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference is Now Open](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/the-call-for-papers-for-the-2027-radtech-uveb-technology-expo-conference-is-now-open/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, released information on the 2027 Technology Expo. They are building the conference around a simple theme: Bring your challenge. Find your solution. RadTech 2027 is where the people who formulate UV+EB materials and the people who use them come together to solve problems. This - [DELO Develops Bio-Based Multi-Purpose Adhesive With Excellent Adhesion](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/delo-develops-bio-based-multi-purpose-adhesive-with-excellent-adhesion/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany, and Sudbury, Massachusetts, has developed an adhesive that consists primarily of bio-based components and combines performance with sustainability. DELO PHOTOBOND SJ4192 is characterized by excellent moisture resistance as well as high flexibility and peel strength. As a multi-purpose adhesive, it is suitable for metal, glass - [Evonik Upgrades UV Label and Release Liner Coating Capabilities in Shanghai](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/evonik-upgrades-uv-label-and-release-liner-coating-capabilities-in-shanghai/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Evonik. Evonik, Shanghai, China, and Essen, Germany, a global chemical company, is strengthening innovation, sustainability and customer collaboration in the label and release liner industry through an upgrade of its UV-curable coating equipment at the Evonik Shanghai Innovation Park. The system has been upgraded from a 3-roll coater to - [GEW Appoints Jan Jonissek as Sales Manager, Germany](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/gew-appoints-jan-jonissek-as-sales-manager-germany/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. UK-based UV curing systems manufacturer GEW has announced its appointment of Jan Jonissek as sales manager, Germany. Jonissek commences his role with immediate effect and will initially focus on northern Germany from his office base near Hamburg. He will bring improved geographical coverage in the region to support - [Roland DG Introduces EUV-H, a New UV Hard Ink, Unlocking Durable, High-Value Applications for Industrial Printing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/roland-dg-introduces-euv-h-a-new-uv-hard-ink-unlocking-durable-high-value-applications-for-industrial-printing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DG. Roland DG, Irvine, California, the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions, today announced the launch of EUV-H (EUV-HP7), a new industrial-grade UV hard ink developed to deliver exceptional durability, resistance and performance across demanding industrial and commercial applications. Designed to enable more robust, premium output, EUV-H - [INX International and Koenig & Bauer Establish Global Partnership to Advance LED-UV Printing Performance and Sustainability](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/inx-international-and-koenig-bauer-establish-global-partnership-to-advance-led-uv-printing-performance-and-sustainability/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX International. INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, the third largest producer of inks and coatings in North America, announced a global partnership with Koenig & Bauer, one of the world’s leading press manufacturers, to deliver optimized LED-UV, HR-UV and UV printing solutions that improve efficiency, color consistency and - [Phoenix Color Trusts LEDcure NX from IST METZ – Successful On-Site Implementation by IST America](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/phoenix-color-trusts-ledcure-nx-from-ist-metz-successful-on-site-implementation-by-ist-america/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ. Phoenix Color, Hagerstown, Maryland, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of book covers, dust jackets and high-quality printed products, has successfully tested IST METZ’s new LEDcure NX LED UV curing system in a production environment. The water-cooled LED solution from IST METZ, Nürtingen, Germany, was implemented on - [NIST Publishes Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing 2025 Workshop Report](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/nist-publishes-photopolymer-additive-manufacturing-2025-workshop-report/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, announced that the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) just published the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing 2025 Workshop Report: Building a Unified Vision from Research to Regulation (NIST AMS 100-78). The report, compiled by lead author Dr. Callie Higgins (NIST), captures the outcomes of the - [The 9th European Symposium of Photopolymer Science Takes Place September 7-11, 2026](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/the-9th-european-symposium-of-photopolymer-science-takes-place-september-7-11-2026/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ESPS. The 9th European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences (ESPS) takes place in Vienna from September 7-11, 2026. Currently, there are about 290 contributions and almost 350 participants. With this, it will be the largest conference on that topic in Europe. Although individuals can still register to participate in person, - [Palmer Holland Appointed Canadian Distributor for LANXESS Inorganic Pigments](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/palmer-holland-appointed-canadian-distributor-for-lanxess-inorganic-pigments/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Palmer Holland. LANXESS Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a leading specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures and markets chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products, announced that Palmer Holland will become the exclusive distributor for its Bayferrox and Colortherm brand inorganic pigments in Canada, effective August 1, 2026. This new - [IST METZ Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/ist-metz-celebrates-50-years-of-innovation/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ. IST METZ GmbH & Co. KG is once again inviting visitors to the UV Days in Nürtingen, June 8-10, 2027. This international in-house exhibition is regarded as the world’s largest event of its kind for UV, LED and excimer technologies, bringing together users, machine manufacturers, research institutions - [GEW Shares the Latest News](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/gew-shares-the-latest-news/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of UV systems for label and narrow web printing, shared the latest news items. The first of these is an introduction to two of their latest products, the Air Blast Cooler and the DoseGuard Lab Unit. Read more here. - [INX Announces Strategic Collaboration with Albert Invent to Unlock AI-Powered Innovation Across its R&D Operations](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/inx-announces-strategic-collaboration-with-albert-invent-to-unlock-ai-powered-innovation-across-its-rd-operations/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX. INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, and Oakland, California, a leading global manufacturer of inks and coatings, and chemistry AI company Albert Invent, today announced a strategic collaboration to digitally transform INX’s research and development operations and enable AI-driven formulation discovery. The collaboration will see INX deploy Albert - [RadTech Appoints Rebecca Lipscomb of INX International as Co-Chair of Environmental, Health and Safety Committee](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/radtech-appoints-rebecca-lipscomb-of-inx-international-as-co-chair-of-environmental-health-and-safety-committee/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech International North America, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the leading non-profit dedicated to advancing ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies, announced the appointment of Rebecca Lipscomb as the new co-chair of its Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Committee. Ms. Lipscomb, who serves as the vice president of Global - [Hampford Research Appoints David Montebello as New Business Development Manager](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/hampford-research-appoints-david-montebello-as-new-business-development-manager/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hampford Research, Inc. Hampford Research, Stratford, Connecticut, announced that David Montebello has joined the firm as New Business Development Manager. Montebello brings more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience, including roles at BASF, Nalco Water and Mid Continental Chemical Corp. In his new role, Montebello will focus - [Inkcups Extends High Throw Capabilities to Cylindrical Inkjet Printing with the New Helix® High Throw UV Cylindrical Printer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/inkcups-extends-high-throw-capabilities-to-cylindrical-inkjet-printing-with-the-new-helix-high-throw-uv-cylindrical-printer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Inkcups. Inkcups, Danvers, Massachusetts, a global leader in direct-to-object printing technology, announced the launch of the Helix® High Throw UV Cylindrical Printer, bringing Inkcups’ pioneering High Throw technology into the Helix® family of cylindrical direct-to-object inkjet printers. Designed to accommodate height variations while decorating cylindrical and conical products, the - [Esko Announces Worldwide Commercial Availability of Next-Generation XPS Spark 4835 LED Flexo Exposure System](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/esko-announces-worldwide-commercial-availability-of-next-generation-xps-spark-4835-led-flexo-exposure-system/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Esko. Esko, Gent, Belgium, a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process for packaged goods, has announced the worldwide commercial availability of the XPS Spark 4835, a next-generation digital LED plate exposure system engineered to replace traditional UV tube bank exposure frames. The - [iGM Resins Launches Photomer® SC91, A New Photoactive Resin Chemistry](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/igm-resins-launches-photomer-sc91-a-new-photoactive-resin-chemistry/) - Press release submitted on behalf of iGM Resins. iGM Resins, based in the Netherlands, announces the launch of Photomer® SC91, introducing a breakthrough in UV-curing technology. This innovation represents a new chemistry that fundamentally changes how photoinitiation is delivered in UV and LED systems. A New Approach to Photoinitiation Photomer SC91 is a self-curable acrylate resin with - [EIT 2.0 LLC Opens Authorized Calibration Center in India](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/eit-2-0-llc-opens-authorized-calibration-center-in-india/) - Press release submitted on behalf of EIT 2.0. EIT 2.0 LLC has opened an Authorized Calibration Center in India to support the growth of EIT 2.0 products in India and the region. The calibration center is located at UI Bridge Solutions in Coimbatore, India. It will support, calibrate and perform limited repairs on EIT/EIT 2.0 - [RadTech at Purdue University on July 9, 2026](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/radtech-at-purdue-university-on-july-9-2026/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, will visit Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, on July 9, 2026, for a day of technical exchange, lab tours and networking with faculty, students and industry representatives. The program will highlight Purdue’s research capabilities, provide opportunities to connect with graduate students and faculty, - [Comparison of EB- and X-Ray-Initiated Polymerizations for Extending Radiation Curing Opportunities, Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/comparison-of-eb-and-x-ray-initiated-polymerizations-for-extending-radiation-curing-opportunities-part-1/) - In this study, conversion as a function of dose was measured for a series of (meth)acrylates during electron beam (EB) and x-ray polymerization to characterize the impact of the irradiation mode. Monomer chemistry was shown to be a key variable in the comparison of the two technologies, providing guidance for application choices. Part 1 provides - [Wikoff Names David Donnelly Chief Operations Officer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/wikoff-names-david-donnelly-chief-operations-officer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff. Wikoff, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, announced the appointment of David Donnelly as chief operations officer, effective June 1, 2026. Donnelly has served as Wikoff’s Project Management Office (PMO) director since 2025, where he has led the company’s enterprise-wide operational - [UV Measurement 102: Proper Measurement of UV LEDs - Is Good Enough Really Good Enough?](https://uvebtech.com/webinar/2026/uv-measurement-102/) - Have you heard the joke about a physicist and a salesman that walk into to bar to discuss UV LED Measurement? Probably not because physicists don’t joke about measurement and the salesman has seen too many examples of lost productivity when UV LEDs are not measured properly. The first webinar, from EIT 2.0 LLC, had - [UV Measurement 101: The Essentials](https://uvebtech.com/webinar/2025/uv-measurement-101-the-essentials/) - UV Measurement 101: The Essentials Presented by EIT2.0 Achieving highest performance, quality and reliability for your UV-cured products is critically tied to proper measurement practices using appropriate instruments. Whether you’re using Mercury based broad band lamps or LEDs, understanding how to choose the correct instrument and measure UV irradiance (intensity) and energy density (dose) are - [Viscous Lithography Manufacturing: High-Viscosity Resins for High-Performance Parts](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/viscous-lithography-manufacturing-high-viscosity-resins-for-high-performance-parts/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Supernova, based in Austin, Texas, is redefining additive manufacturing with its Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) process. By combining its ultra-high-viscosity Viscogel photopolymer resins with its Pulse One 3D printer, modular Postprocessing Cell and Control Center application, the system delivers parts with near-injection-molded properties. Viscogel resins can be up to - [Investigation of UV-C LED as a Source to Cure UV Hot-Melt Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/investigation-of-uv-c-led-as-a-source-to-cure-uv-hot-melt-pressure-sensitive-adhesives/) - By Zachary Gatland, product development scientist, Mactac North America Ultraviolet-cured hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (UV-HMPSAs) are acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives that can be delivered and coated as a 100% solid hot melt and cured with UV radiation. In recent years, the UV-HMPSA market has expanded, and many more commercial UV-HMPSAs have become available to tape and label - [Health & Safety Resources from RadTech](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/health-safety-resources-from-radtech/) - RadTech International North America (RadTech) provides resources to members and to the industry regarding regulatory, health and safety updates. Recent postings on RadTech.org offer information on BACT, TPO and ozone emissions. BACT Listings for UV/EB What is BACT? BACT (Best Available Control Technology) is a regulatory requirement under the Clean Air Act, referring to the - [UV-Curable De-Inking Oligomers Move the Industry Closer to Circular Plastics](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/uv-curable-de-inking-oligomers-move-the-industry-closer-to-circular-plastics/) - By Endrit Shurdha, senior research scientist, Arkema Sustainability is a Materials Challenge Pressure to improve plastic recycling is increasing, yet progress remains limited. Globally, less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled, 1 and in major markets, such as the United States, recycling rates are reported to be as low as 5–6%. 2 Despite increased - [Innovative Water-based UV Resins for Exterior Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/innovative-water-based-uv-resins-for-exterior-applications/) - By Laurie Morris, senior chemist, and Dr. Terri Carson, technical director, Alberdingk Boley, Inc. Introduction Waterborne (WB) UV chemistry has shown significant growth in interior industrial wood markets because the technology provides excellent performance, low solvent emissions and increased production efficiency. These same advantages can be beneficial for factory-applied exterior applications including window and door - [Biodegradable, Solvent-Free Resin for Medical/Biomedical UV-based Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/biodegradable-solvent-free-resin-for-medical-biomedical-uv-based-additive-manufacturing/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology The medical and biomedical fields increasingly are benefiting from the advanced technologies made possible by UV-cured 3D printing. Additive-manufactured bolus for use during cancer treatment and 3D-printed dental aligners are some fairly recent developments in this area. Maddiy Segal, a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at - [ABCs of UV Measurement & Process Control: Letter A](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/abcs-of-uv-measurement-process-control-letter-a/) - I was “volunteered” for this UV+EB Technology column journey in 2019. This column (number 30) is close to the same number of years I have been involved with UV technology. I still learn every day and get excited about new applications, while not forgetting the basic building blocks of UV, measurement and process control. This - [Cationic UV Polymerization Kinetics](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/cationic-uv-polymerization-kinetics/) - In the 1st Quarter, 2023 edition of “Professor’s Corner,” we discussed the reaction kinetics of free radical UV polymerization. 1 In this edition, we will discuss the kinetics of cationic UV polymerization. Both processes involve “chain-growth” polymerization, but they differ significantly in the raw materials used and the reaction conditions employed. Introduction Kinetics involves studying - [Tunable Nanocrystals for Next-Generation Displays](https://uvebtech.com/featured/2026/tunable-nanocrystals-for-next-generation-displays/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology The performance of modern optical devices – from extended reality headsets to organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and precision sensors – depends on the ability to precisely control how light behaves as it moves through layered materials. Refractive index, the measure of how much a material bends light, is - [Advances in Photopolymer Design](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/advances-in-photopolymer-design/) - The UV additive manufacturing techniques discussed in this column have focused primarily on hardware approaches to additive manufacturing or the chemistry developed in combination with those approaches. 1 The current column is a brief survey of chemistries developed to function within the existing printer hardware landscape to explore novel areas of material performance. These material - [YP Highlight #19: Hayden Fowler](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/yp-highlight-19-hayden-fowler/) - Dr. Hayden Fowler first joined Sandia National Laboratories as a postdoctoral researcher in early 2024, and then converted to a staff scientist in late 2025. Before joining Sandia, Fowler completed a Ph.D. in chemical engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder under the advisement of Professor Tim White as an NSF graduate research fellow, where - [BIG IDEAS Shared in San Diego](https://uvebtech.com/featured/2026/big-ideas-shared-in-san-diego/) - By RadTech and UV+EB Technology staff The BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference was held aboard the historic USS Midway Aircraft Carrier & Museum in San Diego, California, on March 2-3, 2026, offering RadTech members thought-provoking discussions and engaging, behind-the-scenes, eye-opening tours. This evening conference brought together leaders in photopolymer chemistry, advanced manufacturing, coatings, energy, - [Light Stabilization of UV-Curable Formulations with Focus on Extreme Lightfastness](https://uvebtech.com/featured/2026/light-stabilization-of-uv-curable-formulations-with-focus-on-extreme-lightfastness/) - By Delphine Kimpel, BASF SE; and Jonathan Wattras and Mervin Wood, BASF Corporation The light stabilization of coatings has been a challenge for many years in the paint industry. Over four decades ago, it was discovered that hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) play a significant role in the light stabilization of polymers and resin binders. - [Clarifications on 2027 Expiration of RoHS UV Mercury Vapor Lamp Exemption](https://uvebtech.com/featured/2026/clarifications-on-2027-expiration-of-rohs-uv-mercury-vapor-lamp-exemption/) - By Jennifer Heathcote, vice president, Business Development, GEW (EC) Limited UV curing is an environmentally friendly processing tool that allows manufacturers to instantly set inks, coatings and adhesives that have been applied to a web, sheet or part without the aid of solvent or water-based carriers. Since the carrier is eliminated, there is no need - [Architectural Considerations for Modern UV Curing in Electronics Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/featured/2026/architectural-considerations-for-modern-uv-curing-in-electronics-manufacturing/) - By Stacy Hoge, marketing manager, Excelitas UV and UV LED curing technologies are foundational to modern electronics manufacturing, enabling fast, precise and low-temperature bonding, sealing, coating and protection of sensitive components. Their rapid cure times, minimal thermal load and high repeatability make them essential for high-density, thermally constrained assemblies. UV curing is widely deployed across - [UV-Curable Coatings: The Sustainable Choice for the Automotive Sector](https://uvebtech.com/featured/2026/uv-curable-coatings-the-sustainable-choice-for-the-automotive-sector/) - By Kristy Wagner, Red Spot Paint and Varnish Sustainability encompasses a complex array of environmental, economic and social considerations in modern manufacturing. While organizations implement diverse sustainability frameworks, the industrial coating sector consistently has recognized ultraviolet (UV) cured coatings as a more environmentally responsible alternative to conventional thermally cured systems. This distinction remains well-supported by - [Opportunities for Energy-Cure Coatings in the Advanced Air Mobility Marketplace](https://uvebtech.com/featured/2026/opportunities-for-energy-cure-coatings-in-the-advanced-air-mobility-marketplace/) - By Michael Bonner, vice president of engineering & technology, St. Clair Systems According to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), “AAM is a new concept of air transportation using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to move people and cargo between places not currently or easily served by surface transportation or existing aviation modes. - [Regulatory News - 2026 Quarter 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/regulatory-news-2026-quarter-2/) - EPA Loosens Rules, Limits States’ Authority The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently has made various decisions that reverse some state and local air district regulations and diminish their regulatory authority. EPA Repeals Endangerment Finding In 2009, the EPA issued the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act (Endangerment - [EPA Releases List of Expiring TSCA CBI Claims](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/epa-releases-list-of-expiring-tsca-cbi-claims/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. EPA has released a publicly accessible list of Confidential Business Information (CBI) claims scheduled to expire under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The initial list covers claims expiring between June 22, 2026, and July 31, 2026, and EPA plans to refresh the list monthly as additional claims - [Roland DG Signals Strategic Expansion into Industrial Digital Printing with New Portfolio Preview](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/roland-dg-signals-strategic-expansion-into-industrial-digital-printing-with-new-portfolio-preview/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DG. Roland DG, Irvine, California, the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions, signaled its intent to further its strategic expansion into the global industrial decoration market by previewing a new portfolio of industrial printing technologies. The expansion, which includes industrial flatbed and cylindrical printing systems as well - [Arkema Celebrates 20 Years of Transformation and Innovation in Materials, Driving Sustainable Growth](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/arkema-celebrates-20-years-of-transformation-and-innovation-in-materials-driving-sustainable-growth/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Born on May 18, 2006, with its listing on the Paris Stock Exchange, Arkema was built around a clear ambition: to become an independent reference player in Specialty Materials. Over twenty years, this industrial and human journey has resulted in the emergence of a global group, among the - [IST America Launches LEDcure NX for Narrow Web Label and Packaging Applications](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/ist-america-launches-ledcure-nx-for-narrow-web-label-and-packaging-applications/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST America. IST America (ISTA), Shorewood, Illinois, the North American division of global UV and LED light-curing leader IST Metz, has announced the US launch of LEDcure NX, a new water-cooled LED UV curing system that expands IST’s offering for the narrow web label and packaging market while also - [DELO Achieves Record Revenue](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/delo-achieves-record-revenue/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO Adhesives, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, generated record revenue in its completed fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Sales of €264 million ($304 million) represent an 8% increase compared to the previous year. Despite challenging global economic conditions, DELO continues its successful trajectory and is expanding its workforce. East - [Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) Debuts Redesigned Website for Researchers, Engineers and Industry Users](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/photopolymer-additive-manufacturing-alliance-pama-debuts-redesigned-website-for-researchers-engineers-and-industry-users/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PAMA. The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA), a collaboration between the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and RadTech, the Association for UV+EB Technology, is proud to announce its redesigned website at pama3d.org. In addition to information about PAMA and upcoming events, users can now easily find a - [DPI Laboratory Introduces VisionAI to Bring Intelligence to UV Production](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/dpi-laboratory-introduces-visionai-to-bring-intelligence-to-uv-production/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DPI Laboratory. DPI Laboratory, St. Petersburg, Florida, announced the release of Catalyst VisionAI™, a camera-based recognition system designed to bring real-time intelligence and positioning control to UV printing workflows. Available now on the Catalyst Aventra™ and Catalyst Nexus™ platforms, VisionAI introduces a new approach to alignment, setup and repeatability - [hubergroup Launches LED Ink for Food Packaging at METPACK](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/hubergroup-launches-led-ink-for-food-packaging-at-metpack/) - Press release submitted on behalf of hubergroup. At this year’s METPACK, hubergroup Print Solutions, Munich, Germany, presents its comprehensive portfolio for metal decoration at hall 1, booth 1B11, underlining its position as a one-stop partner for metal packaging printers worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance and performance, the company showcases solutions tailored to - [Registration Now Open for PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/registration-now-open-for-printing-united-expo-2026-in-las-vegas/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PRINTING United Alliance. PRINTING United Alliance, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, announced that registration is officially open for PRINTING United Expo 2026, taking place September 23–25, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recognized as the premier - [Explore The World of Additive, Sustainable, Hybrid, Wearable and 3D Electronics at RESHAPED 2026](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/explore-the-world-of-additive-sustainable-hybrid-wearable-and-3d-electronics-at-reshaped-2026/) - TechBlick’s The Future of Electronics RESHAPED Conference and Exhibition takes place on 10 & 11 June 2026 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. This is the only major show in the USA dedicated to additive, printed, flexible, hybrid, wearable, stretchable and soft electronics. Here you can network with over 550 peers at - [Wikoff Names Cara Gresio Chief Commercial Officer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/wikoff-names-cara-gresio-chief-commercial-officer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff. Wikoff, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, announced the appointment of Cara Gresio as chief commercial officer, effective May 4, 2026. Gresio succeeds Jeff Czarnecki, a 35-year industry veteran who joined Wikoff in 2023. Czarnecki will remain engaged through a transition - [Konica Minolta Launches AccurioWide 320HS](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/konica-minolta-launches-accuriowide-320hs/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Konica Minolta. Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), Ramsey, New Jersey, is pleased to announce the official launch of its new high-speed line of hybrid UV LED wide-format printers. This next generation of the company’s wide format portfolio is engineered for maximum versatility, outstanding productivity and exceptional - [Keyland Polymer Material Sciences Announces New President and Strategic Leadership Transitions to Support Continued Growth](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/keyland-polymer-material-sciences-announces-new-president-and-strategic-leadership-transitions-to-support-continued-growth/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Kayland Polymer. Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, Cleveland, Ohio, announced a series of leadership transitions that further support the company’s continued growth and long-term strategic vision. Michael Knoblauch, has transitioned from president of Keyland Polymer Material Sciences to an executive leadership position as secretary and treasurer. Knoblauch will also continue - [DELO Expands Medical Electronics Portfolio With Five New IBOA-Free Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/delo-expands-medical-electronics-portfolio-with-five-new-iboa-free-adhesives/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO Industrial Adhesives, Windach, Germany and Sudbury, Massachusetts, has significantly expanded its medical electronics portfolio with five new IBOA- and TPO-free adhesives. The high-tech manufacturer has adapted highly successful flagship products from its semiconductor and consumer electronics divisions for medical device applications, delivering enhanced biocompatibility features. Leading the - [DELO Releases IBOA-free Medical Adhesive](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/delo-releases-iboa-free-medical-adhesive/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. Delo, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, a leading manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials as well as adhesive dispensing and curing technology, has released a new light-curing medical-grade adhesive engineered with nontoxicity in mind. DELO PHOTOBOND MG4047 is designed for wearable medical applications such as glucose monitoring sensors - [Hoenle Celebrates 50 Years of UV Technology](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/hoenle-celebrates-50-years-of-uv-technology/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hoenle. In 1801, physicist and natural scientist Johann Wilhelm Ritter discovered ultraviolet radiation in Jena, an observation whose significance he could scarcely interpret at the time, yet whose exceptionally strong photochemical effect would go on to transform science and industry alike. Now, 225 years later, Bavarian technology company Hoenle - [EIT 2.0 Founder Joe T. May Transfers Ownership to Industry Veteran Dr. PK Swain](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2026/eit-2-0-founder-joe-t-may-transfers-ownership-to-industry-veteran-dr-pk-swain/) - EIT 2.0 Founder Joe T. May Transfers Ownership to Industry Veteran Dr. PK Swain - [Roland DGA Announces North American Launch of VersaOBJECT LO-640-F3 UV Flatbed Printer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/roland-dga-announces-north-american-launch-of-versaobject-lo-640-f3-uv-flatbed-printer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA. Roland DGA, Irvine, California, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters and other innovative digital devices, has announced the North American launch of the Roland DG VersaOBJECT™ LO-640-F3 – an innovative 64-inch UV flatbed printer designed for high-volume, high-precision direct printing on substrates and objects up - [Ricoh and LogoJET Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Direct-to-Object Printing Capabilities](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/ricoh-and-logojet-announce-strategic-partnership-to-expand-direct-to-object-printing-capabilities/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Ricoh. Ricoh USA, Inc., Exton, Pennsylvania, announced a strategic partnership with LogoJET, expanding Ricoh’s graphic communications portfolio with purpose-built, small-format direct-to-object (DTO) UV printing solutions. Ricoh will offer LogoJET DTO printers as part of its broader portfolio of production hardware, software, workflow and services—helping customers unlock new revenue opportunities - [Roland DG Americas Announces Key Personnel Changes](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/roland-dg-americas-announces-key-personnel-changes/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DG. Roland DG’s Americas business unit in Irvine, California, has announced a number of key personnel changes to support the digital imaging technology leader’s recent formation of a New Market Office under Roland DG Chief Strategy Officer Andrew Oransky. “These important changes, which include the promotion of several - [European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences Accepts Abstracts and Registrations](https://uvebtech.com/uncategorized/2026/european-symposium-of-photopolymer-sciences-accepts-abstracts-and-registrations/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ESPS. The European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences (ESPS) announced that abstract submission and registration for the 9th European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences (ESPS) has opened. This conference is the largest one on that topic in Europe and takes place in Vienna from September 7-11, 2026. Organizers expect about 400-500 - [Trends: UV Coatings in the Digital Era](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2015/trends-uv-coatings-in-the-digital-era/) - by William Goughenour, Jr., Wood Coatings Expert UV-curable inks have long been a standard in the digital printing industry, so there's been a vested interest in science and research dedicated to the formulation and application of UV-curable inks and UV-curing technology. A wide range of market trends and coatings performance criteria have been driving research - [Lumii Sparks Evolution of Printing Technology](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2018/lumii-sparks-evolution-of-printing-technology-2/) - Lumii Sparks Evolution of Printing Technology By Nancy Cates, contributing editor UV+EB Technology . " title=""> SUBMITTED ." title=""> SUBMITTED Click Thumbnails to View Lumii, a 3-going-on-20-year-old company based in Boston, Massachusetts, was named as one of the winners of RadTech’s Emerging Technology Award this year for bringing evolutionary innovation to the traditional technology of - [Residual Building Block Chemicals in Raw Materials and Finished Printing Inks: A Risk Assessment](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2018/residual-building-block-chemicals-in-raw-materials-and-finished-printing-inks-a-risk-assessment/) - By Natasha Hausler Banke, Ph.D., INX International Ink Company Editor’s Note: The following received RadTech 2018’s Best Paper Award in the Professional division at the event held in May. Abstract The current guidelines for the use of raw materials containing residual building-block chemicals, such as bisphenol A (BPA), vary by country and governmental agency, while the safety - [Lumii Sparks Evolution of Printing Technology](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2018/lumii-sparks-evolution-of-printing-technology/) - By Nancy Cates, contributing editor UV+EB Technology Lumii, a 3-going-on-20-year-old company based in Boston, Massachusetts, was named as one of the winners of RadTech’s Emerging Technology Award this year for bringing evolutionary innovation to the traditional technology of the printing press. Lumii is the brainchild of Matthew Hirsch, who serves as chief technical officer, and - [UV LED Makes a Strong Showing at PRINTING United](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/uv-led-makes-a-strong-showing-at-printing-united/) - By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology In October, nearly 30,000 visitors converged in Dallas, Texas, for PRINTING United. The event was hosted by Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and replaced the former SGIA Expo. With more than 700,000 square feet and 600+ exhibitors, the tradeshow built on SGIA Expo’s foundation of apparel, graphics/wide-format and - [PRINTING United Digital Experience Unites Global Printing Community](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2020/printing-united-digital-experience-unites-global-printing-community/) - PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, producer of the PRINTING United Digital Experience that replaces this year’s in-person Expo, has announced more details about the event, which now runs Oct. 26-Nov. 12. The multifaceted online experience will span 14 action-packed days of carefully curated keynotes, educational programming, and worldwide product launches and demonstrations being offered at - [Tactile Materials Solutions Releases Novel Tactile Report on 3D and AM Photopolymers](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2020/tactile-materials-solutions-releases-novel-tactile-report-on-3d-and-am-photopolymers/) - Consulting firm Tactile Materials Solutions, Vancouver, Washington, has announced the release of its Tactile Report. Principal author Dr. Stephanie Benight, president of Tactile Materials Solutions, stated that the report includes recent advances, resins available, 3D printer OEMs, key players and information to guide the reader through the open vs. closed printer manufacturer landscape. Photopolymers are - [Roland DGA Launches VersaUV® LEC2-640 and LEC2-330 UV Printer/Cutters](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/roland-dga-launches-versauv-lec2-640-and-lec2-330-uv-printer-cutters/) - Irvine, California-based Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has announced the launch of VersaUV LEC2-640 and LEC2-330, next-generation UV printer/cutters uniquely engineered to take label, packaging, sign, display and interior décor production to another level. The 64-inch LEC2-640 and 30-inch LEC2-330 incorporate a host of innovative features that maximize - [Book Publishing Alive and Well with Help from UV and UV LED](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/book-publishing-alive-and-well-with-help-from-uv-and-uv-led/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology UV and, increasingly, UV LED play a role in book publishing, in the industry’s printed book sector. Like some other industries affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, print book publishing saw a rise in unit sales when people worldwide retreated from public life and subsequently ramped up their discretionary spending. - [Understanding Glass Transition Temperature: Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/understanding-glass-transition-temperature-part-1/) - In a previous edition of Professor’s Corner, a simple rubber band was used to illustrate how its macromolecular structure creates its unique properties.1 Among the most important and useful of these properties is its flexibility. The flexibility is a result of a very low glass transition temperature (Tg). While different rubber bands have different compositions - [Understanding Glass Transition Temperature: Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/understanding-glass-transition-temperature-part-2/) - In the last edition of Professor’s Corner, we began a discussion of the glass transition temperature (Tg).1 In this issue, we will continue that discussion by investigating three methods for experimental measurement of this all-important polymer property: 1) Dilatometry; 2) Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC); 3) Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). These three methods are based on - [Understanding Glass Transition Temperature: Part 3](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/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 as we look at the structural and compositional factors that influence the Tg – factors such as polymer backbone rigidity, morphology, cross-link density and pendant side-group length, shape and polarity. Since - [Photoinitiators: Challenges in Food Packaging Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2016/photoinitiators-challenges-in-food-packaging-applications/) - By Dr. Peter Eladio Ludwig, Laboratory Manager Basic Development, and Dr. Alexander Johannes Ossenbach, Manager Basic Development and Regulatory Affairs, Schmid Rhyner AG UV curing systems are omnipresent today and find applications in various fields. Within the printing industry one of the growing markets for UV curing systems is found in the packaging sector. A - [Energy-Curable Flexo Special Effects Coatings for Packaging: An Application Guide](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2018/energy-curable-flexo-special-effects-coatings-for-packaging-an-application-guide/) - by Helen Rallis, field product manager - Coatings, Sun Chemical In many ways, consumers are changing their shopping experience. Online shopping and the use of smartphones have made it easier to obtain products with a simple touch of a button. However, while this is true for many retail purchases, people still frequent grocery stores, and - [Food Packaging-Compliant Inks and Set-Off Migration](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/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 well understood in the industry. We will discuss the terms “low migration” and “food packaging-compliant” and then will review a migration study completed with a food packaging-compliant ink set - [New Press Bridges Gap Between Digital and Analog Flexo](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/new-press-bridges-gap-between-digital-and-analog-flexo/) - Press provider Novaflex, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, offers presses to bridge the gap between digital and analog flexo for short flexible packaging. Features include zero solvents, using low migration UV/LED/EB inks. Two possible approaches include UV LED food packaging-compliant inks and DUAL CURE Hybrid Press. Other highlights include versatile UV/LED mid-web flexo with digital print - [Michelman Joins IMFA to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/michelman-joins-imfa-to-help-advance-fiber-based-packaging/) - Developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, has announced that in its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy, the company has expanded its network by joining the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA). IMFA’s mission is to promote the global use of molded fiber - [Posters Emphasize Medical and BioMedical Research](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/posters-emphasize-medical-and-biomedical-research/) - The posters presented in September during Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2023 in Boulder, Colorado, represented researchers and experts in the field of photopolymerization willing to share recent research and results with an audience of industry and academic professionals. The posters focused on presenting recent advancements, critical achievements and research outcomes in the field of photopolymerization, including research - [Q&A: What is UV/EB's Role in Bringing Flexible Electronics to the Marketplace?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2015/what-is-uv-ebs-role-in-bringing-flexible-electronics-to-the-marketplace/) - By Mike J. Idacavage, Ph.D., Vice President of Business Development, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions More than 580 registrants converged on Monterey, California, recently to attend 2015FLEX – the Flexible & Printed Electronics Conference and Exhibition, which was hosted by FlexTech Alliance. Keynote presentations and technical sessions focused on the latest market trends and what it takes - [Wise Men (and Women) Say…](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/wise-men-and-women-say/) - Relax, this is not a column about Elvis. Instead, even though I am generating this column in mid-September, I’m going to channel the holiday season. By the time you read this, decorations have been in stores for a month and Hallmark movies featuring snow and festive gatherings will be on television 24/7. Growing up, I - [Sustainability in Packaging: An Introduction and an Approach to Sustainability](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/sustainability-in-packaging-an-introduction-and-an-approach-to-sustainability/) - By Carla Brown, Manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. A note from RadTech: What does UV/EB sustainability mean to you? We thought this was an easy question, as our technology offers many circular economy benefits. Some benefits are true by definition; for example, no hazardous air pollutant materials (HAPs) - [Giant Print of Iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring Created with Aid of UV-Curable Inks](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/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. - [Formulating Inkjet Inks with Sustainability in Mind](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/formulating-inkjet-inks-with-sustainability-in-mind/) - By Angelique Runacre, Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group Across all manufacturing sectors, there is a drive for sustainability. In the printing world, inkjet provides huge opportunities for reducing the environmental footprint of printed products throughout the value chain. This paper explores the challenges of formulating a UV-curable inkjet ink with this in mind. Introduction Investments relating - [Biomass Derived Chromophores for Radiation Curing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/biomass-derived-chromophores-for-radiation-curing/) - By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology Professor Jayaraman Sivaguru, Dr. Gregory Carroll, Sruthy Baburaj and Sheila Asiago were recognized in the 2021 RadLaunch Awards for their research project, “Colorful Nature – Biomass derived chromophores for radiation curing.” Dr. Sivaguru is the Antonia and Marshall Wilson Professor of Chemistry and Associate Director, Center for Photochemical - [Raw Material Strategies for Food Packaging Compliance](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2016/raw-material-strategies-for-food-packaging-compliance/) - By Susan E. Bailey, Ph.D., technical manager - North America, IGM Resins UV and EB formulations convert under radiation exposure from a liquid composition to a solid material. The compositions can be complex mixtures. Any components that do not react to incorporate into the polymer network are trapped within it; however, they have the potential - [Simultaneous Monitoring of Property Development and Reactive Group Conversion in Photopolymer Systems](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2016/simultaneous-monitoring-of-property-development-and-reactive-group-conversion-in-photopolymer-systems/) - By Parag K. Shah, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder and Jeffrey W. Stansbury, Department of Craniofacial Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado Denver The performance of materials in the UV industry for applications such as coatings, adhesives, dental materials and 3D printing depends on the ultimate properties of - [The Science of UV/EB Polymerization](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/the-science-of-uv-eb-polymerization-2/) - The first edition of this column included a brief “Introduction to Polymer Science.”1 Polymeric materials were defined as those containing molecules of very large size and molecular mass. These “macromolecules” then were classified into three different categories: linear polymers, branched polymers and crosslinked polymers. Any given sample may contain mixtures of two or more of - [Structure and Property Relationships for Polymers](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/structure-and-property-relationships-for-polymers/) - The second edition of “Professor’s Corner” included a discussion about the fundamental physical property differences between low molecular mass materials and polymers1. These included differences in flexibility, melting point and glass transition temperature (Tg), as well as the rheological properties of liquids or solutions. In this edition, we will take a closer look at structure/property - [Changing Polymer Properties through Manipulation](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/changing-polymer-properties-through-manipulation/) - In the first three editions of this column, the groundwork for better understanding the nature of polymers – vis-à-vis lower molecular mass materials – was laid. In this edition, we will look at factors that chemists, chemical engineers and materials scientists can, in principle, manipulate to change polymer properties. These include changes that can be - [RadLaunch Serves as Connector for Sulfluor Research](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/radlaunch-serves-as-connector-for-sulfluor-research/) - By Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology Sulfluor, a fluorinated hypervalent sulfur-containing polymer, may have the potential of competing with other hard, thin films, such as plasma-deposited silicones or Kevlar. Hard, photochemically cured coatings may find applications in 3D printing, protection of sensor windows, optical fibers, electronic devices and other surfaces where scratch-resistance and chemical - [Keyland Polymer UV Powder, LLC Announces UVMax® Defender](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/keyland-polymer-uv-powder-llc-announces-uvmax-defender/) - Keyland Polymer UV Powder, LLC, based in Cleveland, Ohio, has announced its newest product offering – UVMax® Defender. UVMax® Defender provides added antimicrobial protection for Keyland Polymer’s entire line of UV cured powder coatings. The antimicrobial agent utilizes silver ion technology to help keep surfaces and products safer. UVMax® Defender can be used on plastic, - [Intermolecular Attractive Forces: The Key to Understanding Polymer Properties, Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/understanding-polymer-properties-with-intermolecular-attractive-forces-part-1/) - To understand the nature of solids and liquids, the forces of attraction holding the component atoms, molecules and/or ions together must be considered. Without these forces, only gases would be possible, and the universe would be a very different place. So, for solids and liquids to exist at all, gaseous species must have the inherent - [Intermolecular Attractive Forces: The Key to Understanding Polymer Properties, Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/intermolecular-attractive-forces-the-key-to-understanding-polymer-properties-part-2/) - In this edition of “Professor’s Corner,” a discussion of Intermolecular Attractive Forces is continued. In Part 11, the subject was introduced, and London Dispersion Forces (LDFs) were discussed. These are the forces of attraction exhibited by all atomic, ionic or molecular materials, even those that are completely non-polar. In this edition, we will look at - [Making Strides with UV-Curable Composites and Thermosets](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/making-strides-with-uv-curable-composites-and-thermosets/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology More companies are moving to UV-curable composites, leaving behind prior curing methods. UV curing can yield significant savings during processing, can make the production process safer for workers, can open up manufacturing flexibility to include 3D-printing options and can widen the range of usable resin formulations. UV+EB Technology talked - [Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations, Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/incorporation-of-carbon-nanotubes-into-uv-polymerizable-formulations-part-2/) - In the last issue of UV+EB Technology, we began a discussion about the preparation of nanocomposites made by incorporating carbon nanotubes into UV-polymerizable formulations. 1 That article covered the experimental techniques used by students at the University of Houston-Downtown 2 to determine how well single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were dispersed (exfoliated) in an acrylate-functional medium. - [Axtra3D Develops Hybrid Light Engine for Photopolymer AM](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/axtra3d-develops-hybrid-light-engine-for-photopolymer-am/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Axtra3D, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a subsidiary in Vicenza, Italy, was founded in 2021 and specializes in developing advanced additive manufacturing solutions. The company earned a place among the RadLaunch Class of 2023 with its Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology which combines two traditional light engines to deliver - [Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations, Part 4](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/incorporation-of-carbon-nanotubes-into-uv-polymerizable-formulations-part-4/) - In three previous issues of UV+EB Technology, we discussed the preparation of nanocomposites made by incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into UV-polymerizable formulations. 1, 2, 3 The first two of those articles summarized the experimental techniques developed by undergraduate students at the University of Houston-Downtown to determine how well single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were dispersed (exfoliated) - [The Greatest Hits: Professor’s Corner](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/the-greatest-hits-professors-corner/) - When the UV+EB Technology editorial team did a review of the most popular articles from 2023, Professor Byron Christmas’s article from Q1 2023 on free radical polymerization kinetics was a leader of the pack. As often is the case, this led the editorial team down a rabbit hole to investigate which other Professor’s Corner columns - [Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations, Part 5](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/incorporation-of-carbon-nanotubes-into-uv-polymerizable-formulations-part-5/) - In four previous editions of UV+EB Technology, we discussed the preparation of nanocomposites made by incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into UV-polymerizable formulations. 1, 2, 3, 4 The first two of those articles summarized the experimental techniques developed by undergraduate students at the University of Houston-Downtown to determine how well single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were exfoliated - [The Changing Landscape of Additive Manufacturing in Dental](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/the-changing-landscape-of-additive-manufacturing-in-dental/) - By David A. Walker, PhD, executive chairperson, PAMA In the field of additive manufacturing (AM), the dental market looms large. At present, this is the single largest market in the AM plastics sector – and vat photopolymerization technologies represent most of the revenue. Growth remains quite strong, as rising disposable incomes drive a world-wide demand - [The Missing Puzzle Piece: The Formulators’ Chemical Needs for Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/the-missing-puzzle-piece-the-formulators-chemical-needs-for-additive-manufacturing/) - By David A. Walker, Ph.D., executive chairperson, PAMA It’s easy to think, given the continuous news stream of emerging applications, that 3D printing is ready to take the world by storm… but there remain missing puzzle pieces that 3D printing resin formulators need in order to enter key markets and grow beyond dental applications. From - [LOUPE Americas, Formerly Labelexpo Americas, Returns this September with Revitalized Focus on Education and Connection](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/loupe-americas-formerly-labelexpo-americas-returns-this-september-with-revitalized-focus-on-education-and-connection/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LOUPE Americas. LOUPE Americas, formerly Labelexpo Americas, is set to return to Chicago from September 15–17, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois. With over 400 exhibitors and refreshed networking, education, and technology showcases, the event reaffirms its position as the Americas’ largest dedicated label and - [Arkema Expands its Kynar® PVDF Production Capacity in China to Support Strong Market Growth](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/arkema-expands-its-kynar-pvdf-production-capacity-in-china-to-support-strong-market-growth/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Arkema, Colombes, France, unveiled a 20% expansion of its Kynar® PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028. This additional capacity is designed to support the strong and sustained growth in demand for Kynar PVDF across all - [Improving UV Coating Results with Corona and Plasma Surface Preparation](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/improving-uv-coating-results-with-corona-and-plasma-surface-preparation/) - By Mark Plantier, Enercon Industries UV coatings are a great choice for high-value applications in which scratch resistance and surface performance are essential. While traditional UV lamps are still used, the advancement of LED curing technology has improved operational efficiencies for numerous applications. This article will review the importance of properly preparing surfaces for bonding - [Radiometry: Variations in Consistency Across 3D-Printer Models](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/radiometry-variations-in-consistency-across-3d-printer-models/) - By Paul Snowwhite, Katie Snowwhite and Hunter Peczynski, 7D Innovators, LLC Editor’s Introduction: The authors created an experiment to better understand why 3D printers created by various manufacturers perform differently even when using the same print settings or why a print fail occurs after multiple successful prints. Variables initially considered included material, cure source and - [IST Metz Paper Guitar Hits the High Notes](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/ist-metz-paper-guitar-hits-the-high-notes/) - By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology A supplier of LED and conventional UV curing systems, IST Metz, a group of companies with head offices in Nürtingen, Germany, was founded more than 40 years ago. In 2002, IST Metz started UV Days, the first international event to focus on UV printing, where the company demonstrates - [Digital Printing with UV Inks: Catching a Wave of Demand](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2016/digital-printing-with-uv-inks-catching-a-wave-of-demand/) - By Jacqueline Liger, marketing manager, Cefla North America When compared with digital printing, rotary printing has had a very long run. The idea of printing by using rotating cylinders was pioneered in the mid-1800s. By the 1930s, both Broadway and the Silver Screen were celebrating the exotic-sounding innovation known as "rotogravure," or "roto" for short, - [Real-Time Composting of Polymers Coated with UV Radiation-Cured Printing Inks](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2018/real-time-composting-of-polymers-coated-with-uv-radiation-cured-printing-inks/) - by Marcelo Augusto Gonçalves Bard1, Rafael Auras2 and Luci Diva Brocardo3 Machado, 1Grupo de Pesquisas em Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade (GPMAS), Universidade São Francisco (USF); 2School of Packaging, Michigan State University (MSU); 3Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN), Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares (IPEN) Editor's Note: A member of the UV+EB Technology Editorial Board - [Adhesion Enhancement of UV-Cure Inks onto Polymers by Gas-Phase Plasma Pretreatments](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/adhesion-enhancement-of-uv-cure-inks-onto-polymers-by-gas-phase-plasma-pretreatments/) - By Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Abstract The demand for UV-cure inkjet printing and coating onto two-dimensional and three-dimensional plastic products – including thin films – is rapidly increasing due to the advantages offered by full-color digital technology. Arguably, the most significant challenge to achieving robust print quality is inadequate adhesion to polymer - [UV Source and Chemistry Options for Metal Can Coating](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/uv-source-and-chemistry-options-for-metal-can-coating/) - By Mike J. Idacavage, PhD, Technical Marketing Adviser, and John Arnold, PhD, Director of Research and Development, Miltec UV Introduction Many commercial sheet-fed litho printing presses that are used to print on flat steel sheets for the can industry, or on paper or plastic sheets, utilize traditional UV arc lamps that are cooled by a - [Impress Me](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/impress-me/) - Many definitions for the word “print” include “impress” or “impression.” While the artistic side of UV printing has always amazed me, I am more impressed with functional products, such as sensors and printed electronics that can be manufactured with UV printing. If the title to Shania Twain’s song “That Don’t Impress Me Much” still comes - [The Use of Silica Additives in UV Printing Inks](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/the-use-of-silica-additives-in-uv-printing-inks/) - By Dr. Kai Yang, Evonik Corporation, USA; Tommy Gu, Evonik Corporation, Singapore In recent years, matte finish has become one of the very popular finishes for consumer products in the graphic arts industry. Many different matting agents – such as silicas, waxes, organic materials and fillers – have been developed, with different manufacturing processes, treatments - [UV-Inkjet Printing on Food Packaging: State of the Art and Outlook](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2015/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 display applications (posters, billboards, etc.). UV-inkjet printing is the fastest growing technology within this segment because of its combination of high speed and reliable printing, high image quality and high - [Redesign of Energy-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions for Inkjet Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2017/redesign-of-energy-curable-waterborne-polyurethane-dispersions-for-inkjet-applications/) - By Jo Ann Arceneaux, Ph.D., allnex USA, Inc.; Michel Tielemans, allnex Belgium; Kevin Poelmans, allnex Belgium; Laurence Boutreau, allnex Belgium Energy-curable polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are a fairly recent development. Their inherently low viscosity and combination of hardness and flexibility make them especially suitable for sprayable wood coatings. Other industrial applications, such as plastic and metal - [Advances in Energy Cure Inkjet](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2017/advances-in-energy-cure-inkjet/) - By Dene Taylor, Ph.D., and Vince Cahill, SPF-Inc. Inkjet printing using energy-cure (EC) inks is expanding rapidly through the graphic arts and industrial printing markets. Printers in use number in the 10,000s, built by more than 40 graphic arts printer OEMs and at least 100 integrators for other industries. More than 40 companies manufacture UV-cure - [Improving Recyclability of Paperboard Packaging with Decorative Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/improving-recyclability-of-paperboard-packaging-with-decorative-coatings/) - Microstructured, metallized UV-cured coatings commonly are used to provide decorative effects on packaging through cold foils, hot stamp foils and coated film appliques. While decorative packaging film products can produce eye-catching optical effects that integrate well into existing supply chains, recent trends toward recyclability and sustainability have caused film-based products to fall out of favor. - [Award-Winning Lux FX Peacock: A Showpiece for the Senses](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/award-winning-lux-fx-peacock-a-showpiece-for-the-senses/) - By Erin La Row, writer, UV+EB Technology Team Concept Printing & Thermography’s Lux FX Peacock carton was created to be felt and seen. With a simple stroke of the hand, one can almost feel raindrops popping off the silky-smooth, soft-touch surface of the carton. Turn it over and an embossed peacock feather (created through UV-cured - [LED Boosters to Improve Surface Cure by LED for Litho or Flexo Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/led-boosters-to-improve-surface-cure-by-led-for-litho-or-flexo-applications/) - By Tong Wang, Ph.D., allnex USA Inc.; Steven Cappelle, Ph.D., allnex Belgium; and Paul Gevaert, Ph.D., allnex Belgium Poor surface cure due to oxygen inhibition presents a consistent challenge in LED curing. Amine synergists can provide abstractable hydrogen to mitigate oxygen inhibition and improve surface cure. Three amino acrylates are evaluated as LED boosters to - [Characterizing Accuracy in Photopolymer AM: A Q&A with Michelle Hoffecker and Matthew Panzer from Carbon](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/characterizing-accuracy-in-photopolymer-am-a-qa-with-michelle-hoffecker-and-matthew-panzer-from-carbon/) - Coordinated by Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA)* Members Callie Higgins and Jason Kilgore, NIST Photopolymer additive manufacturing (PAM), or vat photopolymerization (VPP), is a powerful tool that enables three-dimensional (3D), micrometer-level control of the geometric, mechanical and chemical properties of a fabricated part. While useful and potentially transformative for many industries, being able to efficiently - [Return of the Desktop Printers](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/return-of-the-desktop-printers/) - By Dr. David Walker The printshop has been an institution of the additive manufacturing (AM) community since the early ‘90s. Initially, these were small, family-owned prototyping shops that utilized high-end industrial 3D printers to fabricate one-off parts for product designers. But over time, these prototyping shops began to evolve into small-scale manufacturing facilities as AM - [Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 gloss appearance and weak adhesion, among other issues. Researchers at Eastern Michigan University developed UV-curable Organic-Inorganic Hybrid (OIH) coatings that are said to offer superior hydrophobicity on plastic surfaces, resulting - [Updated Poster Offers Safety Tips for UV-Curable AM](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/updated-poster-offers-safety-tips-for-uv-curable-am/) - By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, UV+EB Technology RadTech has updated its UV 3D Printing Safe Handling Guide. 3D-printing technology has decreased in cost, encouraging increased home use as well as implementation in other non-laboratory settings, such as libraries, schools or workshops. While many different technologies are used in 3D printing, UV-curable 3D printing – - [Stereolithography: Three Decades of UV Technology Innovation](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2015/stereolithography-three-decades-of-uv-technology-innovation/) - by Dr. Kangtai Ren, senior scientist, DSM Functional Materials Abstract: Since the first patent application in the field was officially filled in 19841, stereolithography (SL) has advanced to become a fascinating technological innovation. This technology uses digital data to create complex three-dimensional structures by curing a liquid resin using a UV-laser. The parts fabricated there - [UV and Powder Coatings: Working Together](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-and-powder-coatings-working-together/) - By Mike Kelly, chief customer officer, Allied UV Reshoring in America is alive and well. There are significant reshoring activities ongoing today, as US manufacturing entities accelerate their in-country execution strategies, including the expansion of their US manufacturing presence/footprint. With this on-going manufacturing reshoring, current marketplace realities remain, including the following: Very competitive marketplace Increasing - [3D Printing (DLP) Properties with the Various Acrylate/Methacrylate Monomers](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/3d-printing-dlp-properties-with-the-various-acrylate-methacrylate-monomers/) - By Youngjae Lee, Jiyong Park, Woogeun Kim and Namjoo Kim, Miwon Specialty Chemical 3D printing (3DP) technology has found applications in diverse fields, including jewelry, dentistry, sports equipment, construction, fashion and medicine. This study aims to conduct an experimental investigation of acrylate and methacrylate monomers for use in Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3DP technology. These - [UV/EB Printing Sparks the Fuse of the Trading Card Boom: An Interview with Corey Lewis, Founder of Card Juice](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-eb-printing-sparks-the-fuse-of-the-trading-card-boom-an-interview-with-corey-lewis-founder-of-card-juice/) - By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech The global sports trading card market has experienced major growth in the last five years, and it is going to heat up even more. In 2024, the estimated trading card market was 14.9 billion, and it is projected to scale to 52.1 billion by 2034, with collectable trading card - [UV Technology Powers 3D Solar Innovation](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-technology-powers-3d-solar-innovation/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Topshelf Enterprises, operating as 3D Solar in Knoxville, Tennessee, has developed additive manufacturing technologies to produce intricate molds for casting glass, metal and ceramic parts. The company currently supplies glass components to defense and industrial sectors, and it plans to commercialize solar module production using its proprietary process. 3D - [Medical-Grade UV Adhesives: Meeting Regulatory Challenges with Future-Ready Solutions](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/medical-grade-uv-adhesives-meeting-regulatory-challenges-with-future-ready-solutions/) - By Matthias Hartmann, head of Sales Americas, Business Unit Adhesive Systems, Hoenle AG Adhesives remain at the heart of medical device production, securing everything from housings and tubing to sensitive electronics and sensors. UV-curable adhesives have become industry favorites because of their precision, speed and versatility in diverse assembly applications. Yet, evolving regulatory frameworks – - [Direct Ink Writing in Multi-Material AM](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/direct-ink-writing-in-multi-material-am/) - Although capable of generating parts from photopolymers in high resolution, a challenge of vat-based approaches is their limitations in multi-material applications. 1 In the preceding column, I reviewed multi-vat and multi-wavelength approaches to this challenge. The current column reviews technical approaches and applications of additively manufactured multi-material parts using direct ink writing in combination with - [Emerging Applications of 1,2-dithiolanes in Diverse (Photo)polymerizations](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/emerging-applications-of-12-dithiolanes-in-diverse-photopolymerizations/) - Review by Benjamin R. Nelson and Bruce E. Kirkpatrick, University of Colorado Boulder, Chemical and Biological Engineering Editor’s Note: This new section is designed to feature concise reflections from graduate students on recent academic reports regarding the development of technologies in the UV/EB curing space. Each commentary highlights key findings on a specific subject, situating - [RIP Additive Manufacturing Hype](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/rip-additive-manufacturing-hype/) - The hype cycle for additive manufacturing (AM) finally has run its course. For more than a decade, the industry was propelled forward by bold claims, inflated expectations and unfounded speculation. Like most bubbles, irrational liquidity fueled a wave of hubris that outpaced the industry’s actual ability to deliver. When the perceived value of limitless potential - [Automakers Employ UV for Coating and Glazing Advances](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/automakers-employ-uv-for-coating-and-glazing-advances/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology At RadTech 2025, RadTech presented its 2025 Automotive Innovation Awards to Ford Motor Company and Toyota Industries Corporation for innovations in auto manufacturing that employ UV technologies. RadTech recognized Ford for its development of overspray-free paint applicator technology which uses UV for curing coatings on vehicles. Toyota was recognized - [UV Binders For LiB, Part 4: Properties of UV-Curable Urethane Acrylate Copolymers Used in LiB](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-binders-for-lib-part-4-properties-of-uv-curable-urethane-acrylate-copolymers-used-in-lib/) - In this edition of Professor’s Corner, we will focus on properties of one-plot synthesis of UV urethane acrylate copolymers from simple building blocks and review final physical properties based on DMA and Tensile Strength, as well as their effect in UV binder electrodes on battery specific capacity rate at 1C. Herein, we report on our - [EB and UV for Coil Coating, Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/eb-and-uv-for-coil-coating-part-2/) - Editor’s Note: Part 1, which appeared in Quarter 3 UV+EB Technology, discussed how EB and UV were practical and sustainable solutions for the coil coating industry. Part 3 will continue with the challenges in incorporating EB and UV into the coil coating process. An Economical Solution Energy savings Sustainable solutions have value to both the - [UV LED Measurement, Part 2: How Good is Good Enough?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-led-measurement-part-2-how-good-is-good-enough/) - Editor’s note: Part 1 of this column appeared in the Q3 2025 issue of UV+EB Technology and stressed the importance of using a measurement instrument optimized for the source. Many companies already have a radiometer for broadband (mercury) sources. In most cases, this is not the right tool for measuring UV LEDs. Only you can - [Life Cycle Assessment Sheds Light on KPIs of the UV/EB/LED Industry](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/life-cycle-assessment-sheds-light-on-kpis-of-the-uv-eb-led-industry/) - By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech Historically, sustainability and its benefits have been challenging to quantify. This is because ‘sustainability’ is a subjective term, with the definition changing depending on the person who defines it. In the early 2000s, the world – and, particularly the US – experienced an environmental boom due to the overwhelming - [UV-Curable Two-Piece Can Printing Inks: Composition, Application and Industry Insights](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-curable-two-piece-can-printing-inks-composition-application-and-industry-insights/) - By John Hobson, R&D chemist, INX International The packaging industry has undergone significant technological evolution in recent decades, driven by demands for efficiency, sustainability and visual appeal. Among these innovations, UV-curable inks have emerged as a transformative solution. In the realm of two-piece can manufacturing, commonly used for beverage containers, UV-curable inks offer advantages that - [Back to the Present with UV Retrofits for Offset](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/back-to-the-present-with-uv-retrofits-for-offset/) - By Patrick Henry, WhatTheyThink As every printer knows, a skid of still-wet sheets on the pressroom floor is a pile of paper that can’t turn into a stack of profit until the job is dry enough to be trimmed, folded, finished and shipped to the customer. That can take time – and time when nothing - [PDP Taps UV Energy to Create Award-Winning Beer Bottle Labels](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/pdp-taps-uv-energy-to-create-award-winning-beer-bottle-labels/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Precise Digital Printing, Inc. (PDP), of Bensenville, Illinois, is a trade-only printer of banners, rigid signs, decals and more for the Chicagoland area. The company offers digital printing, installation, product development, print embellishments, quality assurance, lamination, banner finishing, fulfillment and kitting. It offers an array of full-color print options, - [UV and EB Bring Big Benefits to Coil Coating](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-and-eb-bring-big-benefits-to-coil-coating/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology In May 2025, RadTech UV+EB 2025 took place in Detroit, Michigan. “EB+UV for Coil Coating,” a panel discussion at the event, explored characteristics of UV and EB coil coatings, including fast crosslinking, compatibility with heat-sensitive materials and minimized energy and water use for production. UV+EB Technology reached out to - [Comparison of UV-Curable and Thermal Silicone Coatings for New Linerless-Label Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/comparison-of-uv-curable-and-thermal-silicone-coatings-for-new-linerless-label-applications/) - By Tim Rummel, technical mgr.-North and Central America, Wacker Chemical Corp. The linerless revolution for labels is inevitable, though it will come slowly. In case they are unfamiliar, linerless labels are ones where there is no paper or film release liner to protect the adhesive, just a label that can release from the image side - [Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/multi-material-additive-manufacturing/) - In the preceding column, I reviewed recent applications of UV vat printing technologies in manufacturing for electronics applications. 1 The current column reviews technical approaches and end-use applications of vat-based additively manufactured multi-material parts. Why Multi-material Additive Manufacturing is Important A wide range of applications exist in which it is desirable to have multiple properties - [Azodent Introduces Bacteria-Disrupting Azobenzenes for Use in Dental Settings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/azodent-introduces-bacteria-disrupting-azobenzenes-for-use-in-dental-settings/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Azodent, Inc., a start-up based out of the University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, is a RadTech Class of ’24 member that was founded by scientists Devatha Nair, Michael Schurr, Chaitanya Puranik (all University of Colorado employees) and Steven Inzinna. The company has designed an azobenzene polymer coating that can - [EB and UV for Coil Coating, Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/eb-and-uv-for-coil-coating-part-1/) - For over 60 years, steel and aluminum coil have been coated with solvent-based paints and primers, dried in thermal ovens and transformed into metal siding, roofing, appliances, office furniture and more. In that time, advances in the technology have translated into better coating consistency, shorter bake times and faster line speeds, all while maintaining the - [UV Binders For LiB, Part 3: Synthesis of UV-Curable Urethane Acrylate Co-Polymers for Use in LiB](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-binders-for-lib-part-3-synthesis-of-uv-curable-urethane-acrylate-co-polymers-for-use-in-lib/) - In this edition of Professor’s Corner, we will focus on a one-pot synthesis of UV urethane acrylate co-polymers from simple building blocks and review final physical properties based on Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) and tensile strength, as well as their effect in UV binder electrodes on battery-specific capacity rate at 1C, in Part 4. Herein, - [UV LED Measurement, Part 1: How Good is Good Enough?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-led-measurement-part-1-how-good-is-good-enough/) - Which camp are you in when it comes to home repairs or projects – “Do It Yourself-DIY” or “Call the Guy”? I always try to be camp DIY. I learned by helping my grandfather when I was young as his number one ‘gopher’ (Go for this, Go for that.). One of the first lessons he - [Beyond Dual Cure: Next-Generation Universal Black UV Monocoat](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 performance from both thermal and UV-cured paints. However, such technology comes with a multitude of application challenges typically addressed with unsustainable reworking. Some dual-cure paints also are extremely line-specific. The - [Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 their focus on improving battery performance, leading to significant advancements in battery-related coatings. Among these coatings, energy-efficient and effective insulative coatings play a vital role in ensuring the longevity and - [Automation for Photopolymer Optimization: Developments Toward Next-Generation Energy Materials](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 as chemical composition, additives and fillers, absorption properties, cure kinetics and so on dictate the overall performance and lifetime of the photopolymer toward end-use applications. For example, many photopolymer resins - [A New Chapter for PAMA: Strengthening the Future of Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/a-new-chapter-for-pama-strengthening-the-future-of-photopolymer-additive-manufacturing/) - As I step into the role of chair of the Board for the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA), I find myself reflecting on the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for both PAMA and the photopolymer additive manufacturing industry. It’s a transitional time in the 3D-printing sector, full of challenges and opportunities. I am both honored - [Additive Manufacturing for Electronics Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/additive-manufacturing-for-electronics-applications/) - In the preceding column, I compared the feature size and print area of the principal UV vat printing technologies from large to small and their relevance to commercial applications. 1 This column reviews current and future applications of the additive manufacturing of ceramic materials as critical components in electronic devices, an industry in which small - [UV Binders for Li-ion Batteries: Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-binders-for-li-ion-batteries-part-2/) - In the last edition of Professor’s Corner, the construction and components of the lithium-ion battery (LiB) were reviewed, with emphasis on the overall performance of the battery, including storage capacity, capacity retention during cycling and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) for cathode electrode binders used in lithium-ion batteries. 1-3 In this column we will focus on - [Vacuum 101 for Electron Beam Users](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/vacuum-101-for-electron-beam-users/) - Accelerated electrons often steal the spotlight when it comes to electron beam (they even are listed as the titular character!), but behind the curtain (or better yet, the titanium foil) and responsible for the whole production is vacuum. Good vacuum makes EB possible; the better the vacuum, the better the operation of the beam, so - [Scotty, We Need More Power!](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/scotty-we-need-more-power/) - In the original Star Trek television series, Captain Kirk often avoided disaster with the simple command: “Scotty, we need more power!” Star Trek is science fiction (emphasis on fiction), with the original television version set in the 23rd century. Episode after episode, the electrical circuits on the U.S.S. Enterprise managed rapid, large, sustained power surges - [UV-Curable Coating Options for Interior Automotive Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/uv-curable-coating-options-for-interior-automotive-applications/) - By Kristy Wagner, Red Spot Paint and Varnish Due to their crosslinking capabilities, UV-curable coatings can be natural choices for interior automotive applications. Technologies range from clear to pigmented to physical vapor deposition (PVD) finishes. These coatings provide superior scratch and abrasion resistance as well as the ability to withstand the assault of daily chemicals, - [PFA-Free Sharpie® Marker and Stain Resistance for UV-Cured Wood Floor Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/pfa-free-sharpie-marker-and-stain-resistance-for-uv-cured-wood-floor-coatings/) - By Nick Penrose, BYK USA, Inc. Regulations on PFAs (Perfluoro alkoxy alkanes) have become restricted in recent years due to their persistent, bio-accumulative and widespread nature. As more is discovered about PFAs there are links to higher cholesterol, weaker immune systems and liver damage, along with widespread contamination through the water supply across the US. - [Honey, Anything Interesting Happen at Work?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 plethora of unknowns associated with a customer visit, training session, email or phone call. There are some interactions that fall into the “if we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane” - [Additive Manufacturing: Printing Area vs. Feature Size](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 Conference. Announcements in the fourth quarter of 2024 show the continuing trend of financial and organizational restructuring described in the prior columns, and this trend will continue in 2025. This column - [UV Binders for Li-Ion Batteries: Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/uv-binders-for-li-ion-batteries-part-1/) - In the 2023 Q2 edition of UV+EB Technology, an overview was provided of UV-/EB-based binders for Lithium-ion battery (LiB) applications as being a promising chemistry that first appeared as a demonstrated “Environmentally Green Technology.” 1 The author’s company has been developing UV- and EB-curable binders to replace polyvinyldifluoride (PvDF) and the hazardous solvent N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) - [Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/developing-hydrophobic-uv-curable-clearcoats-for-plastic-substrates-using-organic-inorganic-hybrid-technology-part-1/) - 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 gloss appearance and weak adhesion, among other issues. Researchers at Eastern Michigan University developed UV-curable Organic-Inorganic Hybrid (OIH) coatings that are said to offer superior hydrophobicity on plastic surfaces, resulting - [Inherently Reactive Urethane Acrylate Resins](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/inherently-reactive-urethane-acrylate-resins/) - By Don Herr, Linda Franceschini, Elaine Ruiz, Yuhong He, Brendan McGrail and Jeff Klang, Arkema-Sartomer BU The uses for solvent-free, 100% solids, liquid UV-curable materials continue to expand as the global pursuit of low carbon footprint, greener technology grows. UV-curable materials can be used for a wide array of applications, including industrial coatings, electronics adhesives - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/regulatory-news-6/) - Automotive Coatings Phase Out TBAc and pCBtF The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) approved amendments to the rule for Automotive Coatings (Rule 1151). Rule 1151 – Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations phased out two solvents currently exempt from the definition of a VOC that have been determined to have - [3D-Printing Phantoms: Medical Anatomical Models Benefit from UV-Curable Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/3d-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 are yielding valuable, demonstrable improvements that facilitate better medical training, better medical procedure pre-planning and better medical device design. A university research team in Mexico has focused its efforts on - [Electrons In, Electrons Out: Electron Beam for Battery Production](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/electrons-in-electrons-out-electron-beam-for-battery-production/) - By Zhijia Du, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC It is no secret batteries have become intrinsic to everyday life. Batteries have made mobile technology possible – from the flashlight to the Walkman to the cell phone – and, in turn, technology has demanded battery development keep pace. As - [The Cost and Value of Electron Beam](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/the-cost-and-value-of-electron-beam/) - The capital cost of an electron beam often is cited as a disqualification for consideration. Just this past May at the RadTech event, a presenter excluded EB in a comparison study, before seeking any performance results, because it is an expensive technology – implying that even if it did meet all the tested criteria, it - [NIOSH Researching Emissions from UV-Curable Resins](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/niosh-researching-emissions-from-uv-curable-resins/) - By Aleksandr B. Stefaniak, Lauren N. Bowers, Elizabeth D. Arnold and Stephen B. Martin, Jr., NIOSH Respiratory Health Division The repeated flashes of light and the steady rise of an intricate shape from a pool of resin inside a vat photopolymerization printer. The whirring of a print head carriage moving back and forth and the - [Gigahertz-Optik Offers Short-Form Catalog](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2020/gigahertz-optik-offers-short-form-catalog/) - Gigahertz-Optik Inc., Amesbury, Massachusetts, a manufacturer of innovative UV-VIS-NIR optical radiation measurement instrumentation for specification critical industrial, medical and research applications, now offers “Light Measurement Solutions for General and Specialized Lighting,” a short-form catalog. The catalog includes sections covering lighting quality, LED measurement solutions, health and well-being, horticultural lighting, light transmission, calibrations, light hazard and - [I-CAR Automotive Refinish at the Speed of Photons](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/i-car-automotive-refinish-at-the-speed-of-photons/) - By Michael J. Dvorchak, Dvorchak Enterprises LLC Over the last decade, the automotive refinish industry has been forced to look at new technologies to reduce volatile organic content (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), while providing a rapid return to service of the consumers’ vehicles. UVA-cured 1K auto refinish primers first were introduced in the - [Albert Extends Coverage of Transformational Regulatory Automation Capabilities to China and Taiwan](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/albert-extends-coverage-of-transformational-regulatory-automation-capabilities-to-china-and-taiwan/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Albert Invent. One-click GHS compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and label generation make it possible to ship products and samples same-day vs. the typical days-to-weeks; integral part of the Albert R&D platform enables labs to accelerate innovation and time to market. With this expansion, Albert now provides regulatory automation - [Electron Beam Dosimetry](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/electron-beam-dosimetry/) - Dose is a crucial variable in any electron beam (EB) application, and it is equally important to be able to measure and verify that dose. 1 Just as the output of UV lamps can be monitored by a radiometer, dosimetry can be used to monitor EB dose. From setting up a new beam to exploring - [Cationic Curing Can Be a Sustainable Solution for Challenging Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/cationic-curing-can-be-a-sustainable-solution-for-challenging-applications/) - By Vanessa Maurin, David Engberg, Stefan Lundmark, Pia Wennerberg and Martin Olofsson, Perstorp AB, and Guillaume Bano, Céline Croutxé-Barghorn and Xavier Allonas, Laboratory of Macromolecular Photochemistry and Engineering Cationic UV curing brings clear benefits, such as low shrinkage and excellent adhesion, to difficult substrates like as plastic, metal and glass. Cationic UV formulations are not - [Sneak Peek at the First-Ever ASTM Vat Photopolymerization Design Guide](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/sneak-peek-at-the-first-ever-astm-vat-photopolymerization-design-guide/) - By Callie Higgins, NIST With the rapid advancement and adoption of vat photopolymerization (VPP) as an additive manufacturing (AM) technology, it naturally follows that discussions regarding the need for standards on how to safely and effectively implement VPP are increasing in frequency. In answer to this need, a team of VPP experts ranging from resin - [Colorblind EB](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/colorblind-eb/) - Colorblindness has long been touted as an advantage of electron beam and a key differentiator between EB and UV technologies. And it’s true, the penetration of UV light is dependent on the optical clarity of the material it’s interacting with, while EB penetration is governed by material density (and chemical composition) – i.e., zip, zero, - [Enabling Energy-Curable Adhesion Through Polymer Design](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/enabling-energy-curable-adhesion-through-polymer-design/) - By Namgoo Kang, Ph.D.; Ken Myers; Mark Adams; Andrew Sandt and William C. Miles, Ph.D., Penn Color, Inc. The adhesion of energy-curable coatings is a subject of great interest, particularly for substrates that are low energy (i.e. plastics) or in the joining of substrates with different surface energies.1 Advantages of energy-curable coatings are that they - [Photopolymerizations for Creating Engineered Microenvironments: From 3D Culture Models to Biomanufacturing Facilitated by Interdisciplinary Collaborations](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/photopolymerizations-for-creating-engineered-microenvironments-from-3d-culture-models-to-biomanufacturing-facilitated-by-interdisciplinary-collaborations/) - By April M. Kloxin, Ph.D., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware Photochemistry increasingly is used as a tool in both academic and industrial applications, largely owing to its scalability and precision in controlling when and where reactions happen under mild conditions through the application of light. 1-3 Consequently, approaches - [Photo-Rheology and FTIR Cure Analysis of Photopolymer Resins for Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/photo-rheology-and-ftir-cure-analysis-of-photopolymer-resins-for-additive-manufacturing/) - By Nicholas Gripp, Applied Molecules LLC This study undertakes a comprehensive examination of the photopolymerization kinetics of materials commonly used in additive manufacturing, focusing on the discernment of gel point vs. cure point. Leveraging the sensitivity of photo-rheology, 1 the onset of gelation is precisely identified, marking the transition from viscous to elastic dominance as - [Sustainable Raw Materials in Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/sustainable-raw-materials-in-additive-manufacturing/) - By Corey Long and Clémentine Champagne, Arkema Additive manufacturing generally is considered to be a more environmentally responsible technology by enabling on-demand, local production, with the potential to reduce material waste and minimize the logistic footprint. The key to unlocking its full potential lies in the use of more sustainable raw materials. These innovations are - [Top 5 Reasons Why Exhibiting at RadTech 2024 is an Opportunity Not to Miss](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/top-5-reasons-why-exhibiting-at-radtech-2024-is-an-opportunity-not-to-miss/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. As they gear up for RadTech 2024, RadTech is excited to share that over 80% of their exhibit spaces are already sold out! This year’s theme, "Today's Choices, Tomorrow's Future: UV+EB for Sustainable & Responsible Manufacturing," sets the stage for a unique event dedicated exclusively to UV and - [IBOA-Free Medical LCA Adhesive for Wearable Technology](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/iboa-free-medical-lca-adhesive-for-wearable-technology/) - By Shuhua Jin, Yiwei Dai, Nicholas Baruffi and Chihmin Cheng, Henkel Corporation The use of medical wearables for self-health monitoring and digital care has risen rapidly in recent years. Most traditional medical light cure acrylate (LCA) adhesives contain isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), which has been reported to cause severe skin-sensitization in patients. To meet the increasing - [Association News - 2024 Quarter 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/association-news-2024-quarter-1/) - Registration is Open for RadTech 2024, the UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition Registration is officially open for RadTech 2024, the UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition, taking place May 19-22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida. With the theme “Today’s Choices, Tomorrow’s Future: UV+EB for Sustainable & Responsible Manufacturing,” the event promises to be - [More than Carnival and Açaí: An Update from RadTech South America](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/more-than-carnival-and-acai-an-update-from-radtech-south-america/) - by Sergio Medeiros, RadTech South America Board Member and Founder and Director of BRCHEMICAL Maybe I’m not a typical Brazilian: I don’t like Carnival. I also don’t much like Açaí, although Açaí goes very well with bananas and other fruits, which remind me of Carmen Miranda, a Portuguese singer. Many people thought she was Brazilian, - [Advanced Coatings: Eastern Michigan University Group Develops Bio-Renewable Materials, New Cross-Linking Chemistries and Unique Processing Methods](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/advanced-coatings-eastern-michigan-university-group-develops-bio-renewable-materials-new-cross-linking-chemistries-and-unique-processing-methods/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology The RadTech 2023 RadLaunch Awards included a Special University Award that was presented to Dr. Vijay Mannari, director of the Coating Research Institute of Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Mannari earned the award for his group’s research and development of sustainable polymeric materials and processes for advanced coatings. - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/regulatory-news-issue2-2019/) - PFAS Regulation Update There has been a proliferation of state legislative and regulatory activity involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of man-made chemicals used for more than 70 years in a variety of products, such as nonstick cookware, firefighting foam, waterproofing and stain-resistant coatings, and in industrial manufacturing. PFAS in groundwater and drinking - [Additive Manufacturing of Novel Surface-Eroding, Non-Swelling Anhydride Resins](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/additive-manufacturing-of-novel-surface-eroding-non-swelling-anhydride-resins/) - Whytneigh R. Duffie; Kevin D. Barz; Tsvetanka S. Filipova; Katrina J. Donovan; Timothy M. Brenza; and Travis W. Walker, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Several groups have studied the application of water-soluble resin formulations for 3D printing of materials4, with a common concern being the swelling of the polymer matrix during the dissolution - [Improving Manufacture Efficiency with Water-Based UV-Curable Polyurethanes in Wood Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 most of this time, 100% solids and solvent-based UV-curable coatings have been the dominant technology in this market, but in recent years, water-based UV-curable coatings have become a growing technology. - [Adhesives from Soybeans with a UV Cure: Green, Clean and Lean](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/adhesives-from-soybeans-with-a-uv-cure-green-clean-and-lean/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology RadTech’s RadLaunch Class of 2024 included Nvirovate Materials, Inc., of Monroe, Washington. Nvirovate has developed soybean-oil-based, compostable adhesives that are UV cured. The company’s technology – based on a patent portfolio licensed from Oregon State University – delivers the only bio-based pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) that are CO2 negative and, - [Additive Manufacturing Conference Review, Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/additive-manufacturing-conference-review-part-2/) - This column is a continuation of the Rapid+TCT Conference review. The previous column focused on panel discussions and presentations by leaders in the additive industry, with an emphasis on the current state and future trajectory of the industry. This column is focused on one-on-one conversations with materials suppliers and printer vendors, transitioning from strategy at - [The Importance of Controlling Coating Temperature in UV Applications](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2017/the-importance-of-controlling-coating-temperature-in-uv-applications-2/) - The Importance of Controlling Coating Temperature in UV Applications by Michael R. Bonner Saint Clair Systems, Inc. . " title="Figure 1"> SUBMITTED Figure 1 . " title="Figure 2"> SUBMITTED Figure 2 . " title="Figure 3"> SUBMITTED Figure 3 . " title="Figure 4"> SUBMITTED Figure 4 . " title="Figure 5"> SUBMITTED Figure 5 . " title="Figure - [EB for CO2 Transformation](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/eb-for-co2-transformation/) - Electron beam is a versatile and sustainable technology that, in the RadTech sphere, generally is discussed as a way of reducing CO2 emissions through the elimination of solvents and reduction in energy consumption for ink, coating and adhesive applications. Yet, it also may provide a solution for CO2 production when emissions are not as easily - [The Problem of High Viscosity Oligomers – Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/the-problem-of-high-viscosity-oligomers-part-1/) - People new to UV/EB polymerization quickly learn that most of the oligomers used in energy-curable formulations have very high viscosities, often more than 1 x 106 centipoise (cP). A classic example of such a highly viscous material is an acrylate-functional epoxy oligomer based on the diglycidylether of bisphenol-A (DGEBA). Figures 1 and 2 depict the - [We’ll Leave the Light On for You](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/well-leave-the-light-on-for-you/) - Preventive maintenance can be a touchy subject. As suppliers, we know it’s critical. Customers either agree with that premise or, when completely preventable downtime occurs, eventually come to understand its importance. The idea for this column originated after a conversation with Doctor UV, one of our distributors, about a potential customer. Only one comment (“The - [The Problem of High Viscosity Oligomers – Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/the-problem-of-high-viscosity-oligomers-part-2/) - In the last edition of “Professor’s Corner,”1 a novel method for reducing the viscosity of a common acrylate-functional epoxy-based oligomer was introduced. This method was developed over several years by undergraduate students at the University of Houston-Downtown and involved the use of deionized water (DI H2O) as a diluent. The DI H2O was found to - [Allied UV Expands In-House Testing Capabilities with New Automated Cosmetic Coating Line](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/allied-uv-expands-in-house-testing-capabilities-with-new-automated-cosmetic-coating-line/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Allied UV. Allied UV, Macomb, Michigan, a leading manufacturer of high-quality UV-LED, solvent, and water-based coatings, has installed a new automated cosmetic coating line to expand its in-house testing and development capabilities for appearance-critical applications. The system is engineered to spray and cure cosmetic components, including containers, caps and - [UV-A Hard Coat for Polycarbonate Headlight Refinishing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/uv-a-hard-coat-for-polycarbonate-headlight-refinishing/) - By Michael J. Dvorchak, Dvorchak Enterprises, LLC The automotive industry over the last several decades has pushed the technology for automotive forward headlighting from glass to polycarbonate plastics (PC). Although there are obvious advantages to polycarbonate, such as weight reduction and improved safety, there also are issues with deterioration over time of the ultraviolet (UV) - [BYK-Gardner Introduces a New color2go Spectrophotometer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/byk-gardner-introduces-a-new-color2go-spectrophotometer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of BYK-Gardner. BYK-Gardner, Columbia, Maryland, a worldwide partner of the automotive, paint and plastics industries for quality control of color, appearance and physical properties, is introducing the new color2go, a portable spectrophotometer that combines precise color and 60° gloss measurement with digital standards. The instrument complements the newly introduced color2check - [ACTEGA and Living Ink Technologies Announce the Launch of ACTExact® UV Black Algae Ink](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/actega-and-living-ink-technologies-announces-the-launch-of-actexact-uv-black-algae-ink/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ACTEGA. ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, a global specialist in inks and coatings, and Living Ink Technologies, Berthoud, Colorado, a leader in bio-based pigment innovation, announced the launch of ACTExact® UV Black Algae Ink, the first commercially available UV flexographic ink formulated with carbon-negative Algae Black™ pigment. The launch comes in - [Wikoff Unveils New Brand Identity Reflecting Enterprise Evolution](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/wikoff-unveils-new-brand-identity-reflecting-enterprise-evolution/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff. Wikoff, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a leading global manufacturer of inks, coatings and advanced color technologies, unveiled a new brand identity and corporate logo, formally retiring “Color” from its name to reflect its evolution into a broader provider of advanced technologies, performance solutions and technical services for the - [RadTech Announces Promotion of Mickey Fortune to Chief Strategy and Operations Officer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/radtech-announces-promotion-of-mickey-fortune-to-chief-strategy-and-operations-officer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the nonprofit association for the advancement of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies, is proud to announce the promotion of Mickey Fortune to the role of Chief Strategy and Operations Officer. Fortune, who has been a cornerstone of the organization for over 20 years, - [German UV Curing Technology for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tape Production](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/german-uv-curing-technology-for-pressure-sensitive-adhesive-tape-production/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hoenle. Hoenle’s Business Unit Curing, Gilching, Germany, will present its UV curing and drying systems at PSTC Tape Week in Louisville, Kentucky, in May 2026. As a development and solution partner for the printing, packaging, converting and tape industry, the German UV Technology specialist will showcase its latest innovative - [RecyClass Updates Packaging Recyclability Recommendations Following Extensive Testing in 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/recyclass-updates-packaging-recyclability-recommendations-following-extensive-testing-in-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RecyClass. Scientific findings, stemming from more than 20 testing campaigns, have been incorporated in the latest version of the Design for Recycling Guidelines for all the major plastic packaging streams. In parallel, Recyclability Evaluation Protocols were revised to ensure clarity and repeatability. These updates reflect the real sorting and - [UV-Curable Wood Coatings: Answering the Industry’s Questions](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/uv-curable-wood-coatings-answering-the-industrys-questions/) - By Lawrence (Larry) Van Iseghem is President/CEO of Van Technologies, Inc. Over the course of doing business with industrial customers on an international basis, we have addressed an incredible number of questions and have provided many solutions associated with UV-curable coatings. What follows are some of the more frequent questions, and the accompanying answers may - [Hurdles and Solutions to Matting of UV Wood Coatings: Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/hurdles-and-solutions-to-matting-of-uv-wood-coatings-part-1/) - By Hossein Riazi and K. Michael Peck, Evonik Corporation, USA Achieving a matte finish in 100% solids energy-curable coatings can be a challenge. Viscosity increases with traditional particle matting agents, and minimal film shrinkage of the binder creates hurdles in efficiently building a suitable matte surface structure. In addition, getting a deep-matte finish in waterbased - [GEW Rolls Out New Website](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2020/gew-rolls-out-new-website/) - GEW (EC) Limited, Crawley, West Sussex, UK, a manufacturer of Arc and UV LED curing systems for printing, coating and converting applications, has announced the rollout of a new website. On Sept 15, the company published the first stage of its new website's rollout, with the English language version being the first building block. Over - [Epoxy Technology, Inc., Launches Website](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/epoxy-technology-inc-launches-website/) - Epoxy Technology, Inc., Billerica, Massachusetts, a manufacturer of high value epoxy solutions, has announced the launch of the company’s new website. The company’s tagline, “We Bond With You,” is the focus of the site and is seen through the company’s promise to partner with customers on the journey to finding the best solution for their - [New Group to Drive Innovation in 3D Printing Industries](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/new-group-to-drive-innovation-in-3d-printing-industries/) - The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA), managed by RadTech International North America, Chevy Chase, Maryland, announced its formal launch as an organization dedicated to the advancement of research and technology in the 3D printing industry. PAMA is a collaboration between the US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and RadTech. PAMA - [Energy-Cost Reduction and No VOCs with UV LED Coatings Technology](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/energy-cost-reduction-and-no-vocs-with-uv-led-coatings-technology/) - By Michael Kelly, Chief Customer Officer, Allied UV Companies today are aggressively exploring and implementing energy-savings programs within their manufacturing facilities, mainly due to the continued rate increases besieging manufacturing entities. Current powder, water-based and solvent-based paint operations utilize expensive gas, IR ovens and induction heating, with operating costs that have skyrocketed over the past - [When Choosing Lightweight Materials, Don’t Forget the Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/when-choosing-lightweight-materials-dont-forget-the-coatings/) - By Michael R. Bonner, St. Clair Systems Advanced materials are forefront in virtually every design project today – most notably in the transportation sector, where lightweighting is essential. Unfortunately, the coatings generally are ignored. Nowhere is this contrast more apparent than in the automotive industry. In Formula 1 – where every gram counts – coatings - [Violumas Offers More UV-C Intensity in Next Gen UV LEDs](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/violumas-offers-more-uvc-intensity-in-next-gen-uv-leds/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Violumas. Violumas, Fremont, California, a provider of high-power UV LED solutions and inventor of 3-PAD LED technology, has released its next-generation 255 nm, 265 nm and 275 nm LEDs in both SMD and COB configurations. The radiant flux of the new 275 nm and 265 nm LEDs has increased - [IST INTECH Marks the Retirement of CTO Jason Smith](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/ist-intech-marks-the-retirement-of-cto-jason-smith/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST INTECH. IST INTECH Ltd, Banbury, United Kingdom, announced the retirement of Jason Smith, former director and chief technology officer, who stepped down from the business at the end of December 2025 after more than 22 years of distinguished service. Jason joined the company in March 2003, when it - [Henkel Agrees to Acquire Specialty Coatings Company Stahl](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/henkel-agrees-to-acquire-specialty-coatings-company-stahl/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Henkel. Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Düsseldorf, Germany, a global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and coatings, has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”) for a purchase price of 2.1 billion euros, which is majority-owned by the French Private Equity firm Wendel SE. Stahl is a global - [DCP Test Station for UV LED Radiant Power Measurement Gets an Update](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/dcp-test-station-for-uv-led-radiant-power-measurement-update/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Gigahertz-Optik. Gigahertz-Optik, Amesbury, Massachusetts, a world class manufacturer of innovative UV-VIS-NIR optical radiation measurement instrumentation, has updated the DCP test station for UV LED radiant power measurment. The DCP-Differential Continuous Pulse test station includes Gigahertz-Optik's TV-UV10 fluorescence-free Integrating Sphere Spectroradiometer, Vektrex's pulsed SMU Source/Measure Unit with the DCP method - [Techkon USA and Sun Chemical North America Launch Quality Software "SunQ" for Manufacturing Batch Testing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/techkon-usa-and-sun-chemical-north-america-launch-quality-software-sunq-for-manufacturing-batch-testing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Techkon USA. Techkon USA, Danvers, Massachusetts, and Sun Chemical are announcing the launch of their custom-designed Quality Software, "SunQ". This innovative software integrates seamlessly with SAP, providing a user-friendly interface that combines color and physical testing in one platform. SunQ is designed to standardize testing protocols across a wide - [LEDcure NX is a Water-Cooled LED UV System](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/ledcure-nx-is-a-water-cooled-led-uv-system/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ. With the LEDcure NX, IST METZ, Nürtingen, Germany, presents a new, water-cooled LED UV system that has been specially developed for industrial curing processes and impresses with its high energy efficiency, modular adaptability and improved operational reliability. The system is designed to meet the growing demand for - [Viscose Closures Chooses Mark Andy for Flexo Capability and Improved Productivity](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/viscose-closures-chooses-mark-andy-for-flexo-capability-and-improved-productivity/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Mark Andy. Viscose Closures, Swansea, United Kingdom, one of the UK's leading suppliers of tamper-evident packaging, doubles production speeds and cuts waste by over 85% with a Mark Andy Evolution Series E5 at its headquarters in Swansea. With an international reputation for tamper-evident packaging, Viscose Closures occupies a niche - [Arkema Starts Up Its New Rilsan® Clear Transparent Polyamide Unit in Singapore](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/arkema-starts-up-its-new-rilsan-clear-transparent-polyamide-unit-in-singapore/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Arkema, Paris La Défense, France, which offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, is pleased to announce that its new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide production unit, located on its Singapore platform, is now fully operational. This milestone - [RadTech Announces New Board of Directors for 2026-2027](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/radtech-announces-new-board-of-directors-for-2026-2027/) - RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, announced the new Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. Please welcome our newly elected Board members: Zachary Gatland (Mactac North America), Barbara Varone (Kowa American Corporation), and Ruisong Xu (The Sherwin-Williams Company). Our new Board members join continuing RadTech Board members, Mike Bonner (President, St Clair Systems), Todd Fayne (President - [IUV Strengthens European Market Commitment with Appointment of Italy-Based Specialist Amina Muhamaiti](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/iuv-strengthens-european-market-commitment-with-appointment-of-italy-based-specialist-amina-muhamaiti/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IUV. IUV, Foshan City, China, has announced the strategic appointment of Amina Muhamaiti as its dedicated Technical and Business Support Specialist in Italy. This move strengthens IUV's local support infrastructure in Europe, ensuring faster response times, enhanced technical collaboration and deeper partnerships with equipment manufacturers and label converters across - [INX Earns Silver Medal Sustainability Status from EcoVadis](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/inx-earns-silver-medal-sustainability-status-from-ecovadis/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX. INX International Ink Co., Schaumberg, Illinois, a global leader in printing inks and coatings, has earned a Silver Medal Sustainability rating from EcoVadis placing the company among the top 15% of organizations worldwide assessed by the trusted provider of business sustainability ratings platform. The recognition reflects INX’s ongoing - [Mike Reeves Joins EIT 2.0 as Director of Sales and Marketing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/mike-reeves-joins-eit-2-0-as-director-of-sales-and-marketing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of EIT 2.0 LLC. EIT 2.0 LLC, Leesburg, Virginia, announced that Mike Reeves has joined EIT 2.0 as Director of Sales and Marketing, effective December 1, 2025. Reeves will focus on expanding the company’s presence in the germicidal UV measurement markets. For decades, EIT 2.0 has been a trusted name - [iGM Resins Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership with IDCC Global Chem Pvt. Ltd. to Boost Indian Market Presence](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/igm-resins-announces-strategic-distribution-partnership-with-idcc-global-chem-pvt-ltd-to-boost-indian-market-presence/) - Press release submitted on behalf of iGM Resins. iGM Resins, Waalwijk, The Netherlands, a global leader in providing energy curing raw material solutions, announced a new exclusive distribution partnership with IDCC Global Chem Private Limited for the entire Indian market. This collaboration is a pivotal step in iGM Resins’ commitment to expanding its global footprint - [Sun Chemical Releases 15th Sustainability Report Highlighting Ambitious Targets and Industry Firsts](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/sun-chemical-releases-15th-sustainability-report-highlighting-ambitious-targets-and-industry-firsts/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Sun Chemical. Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, has released its fifteenth annual Sustainability Report, underscoring the company’s continued progress toward advancing circular product innovation and fostering industry collaboration for a more sustainable future. The report details Sun Chemical’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net carbon - [Top 5 Articles from 2025](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2026/top-5-articles-from-2025/) - From curing technology and manufacturing to application and sustainability, these articles reflect where the field of UV and EB focused its attention in 2025. Together, they highlight the topics, challenges and innovations that resonated most with our readers throughout the year. As we move forward with the first issue of 2026, we’re taking a moment - [BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Takes Place in San Diego](https://uvebtech.com/uncategorized/2025/big-ideas-for-uveb-technology-takes-place-in-san-diego/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, can't wait to welcome you aboard the legendary USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego, California, for BIG IDEAS 2026. The conference program for BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology, taking place March 2-3, 2026, is available now at https://bigideasconference.com/. This year’s program brings together innovators - [Arkema and Semcorp Sign a Strategic Partnership in Battery Separators](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/arkema-and-semcorp-sign-a-strategic-partnership-in-battery-separators/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Arkema, La Défense, France, a global leader in Specialty Materials, and Semcorp, Shanghai, China, a global leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery separators, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation in battery separator technologies and supporting Semcorp in its international - [DELO Measures the CO2 Footprint of its Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/delo-measures-the-co2-footprint-of-its-adhesives/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, has established the conditions needed to measure the product carbon footprint of its high-tech adhesives. As a result, adhesive users are now able to assess the carbon footprint of their products with greater accuracy. The calculations utilize standards from initiatives, including Catena-X and "Together - [LogoJET CEO, Susan Cox, Wins Prestigious Award at Printing United 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/logojet-ceo-susan-cox-wins-prestigious-award-at-printing-united-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LogoJET. LogoJET, Lafayette, Louisiana, is proud to announce that Founder and CEO Susan Cox has been honored with the Dave Swormstedt, Sr. Memorial Award for Best in Category (Digital) at the PRINTING United Expo for her technical article “Adhesion Guide.” The Dave Swormstedt, Sr. Memorial Award is one of the - [DELO Enables Smaller Dispensing Volumes and Reduces Carbon Emissions](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/delo-enables-smaller-dispensing-volumes-and-reduces-carbon-emissions/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, is expanding its DELO‑ACTIVIS product line with the introduction of the new DELO‑ACTIVIS 330. More compact than the DELO‑ACTIVIS 600, this system is easier to integrate into existing production lines and is ideal for small dispensing volumes starting at 4 µl. Based on the activation on the - [Siltech Corporation Announces the Opening of an Additional Manufacturing Facility](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/siltech-corporation-announces-the-opening-of-an-additional-manufacturing-facility/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Siltech Corporation. Siltech Corporation, Toronto, Canada, has unveiled their new 180,000 square feet manufacturing facility in Fort Erie, an investment of over $75 million (US). The new facility is a significant addition for Fort Erie, Niagara Region and the Province of Ontario. This new manufacturing plant is located at - [Management Transition Shapes the Future of GEW](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/management-transition-shapes-the-future-of-gew/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. UK based UV curing systems manufacturer GEW has announced several key changes to the Senior Management of its operations, headquartered in West Sussex, England. These changes mark the transition of leadership of the family-owned company to the next generation. Rob Rae becomes Managing Director of the global GEW - [PRINTING United Expo 2025 Delivers Record-Breaking Number of Attendees and Exhibitors](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/printing-united-expo-2025-delivers-record-breaking-number-of-attendees-and-exhibitors/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Printing United. PRINTING United Expo 2025, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America; concluded its annual gathering of the global printing community, October 22–24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event delivered - [Max Lobovsky, Formlabs CEO, Selected for AMUG Innovators Award](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/max-lobovsky-formlabs-ceo-selected-for-amug-innovators-award/) - Press release submitted on behalf of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), Zeeland, Michigan, announced Max Lobovsky, co-founder and CEO of Formlabs, as the recipient of its esteemed Innovators Award. AMUG bestows this award on those who have cultivated innovations that have advanced the additive manufacturing industry. Joined by co-founders - [DELO and DATRON Drive Industrialization of Fuel Cell Sealing Applications with Joint System Solution](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/delo-and-datron-drive-industrialization-of-fuel-cell-sealing-applications-with-joint-system-solution/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO and DATRON, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, have developed a system solution that enables the sealing of fuel cells to be carried out with a high degree of automation and precision. The combination of DELO’s fast‑curing liquid gasket and UV‑curing technology with DATRON’s high‑speed dispensing system significantly shortens cycle - [Excelitas Signs an Agreement to Acquire Luxium Solutions](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/excelitas-signs-agreement-to-acquire-luxium-solutions/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas. Excelitas, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics sectors, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Luxium Solutions, an industry leader in - [Arkema Unveils Groundbreaking Solution to Redefine Polymer Curing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/arkema-unveils-groundbreaking-solution-to-redefine-polymer-curing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. During the K Show, Arkema, Paris, France, introduced Luperox® NeatCure™: a new generation of formulated organic peroxide granules developed to enable faster and safer curing of elastomers and polymers. During the event, held in the presence of Tilo Quink, senior vice president Performance Additives, this breakthrough innovation received - [Wikoff Color Appoints John Russell as Director of Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/wikoff-color-appoints-of-john-russell-as-director-of-quality-environmental-safety-health/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color. Wikoff Color, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Russell as Director of Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health (QESH), effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Russell will lead the advancement of our business - [RadTech China Shares Technical and Process Insights](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/radtech-china-shares-technical-and-process-insights/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. Organized by RadTech China, the 26th RadTech China Annual Conference was successfully held from August 12-15, in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China. This event attracted around 1,000 participants, including scientists, entrepreneurs, technical engineers and sales engineers from over four hundred institutions both in China and abroad. Delegates - [Zeller+Gmelin Unveils New 98 DualCURE Ink Series for UV/LED Sheetfed Offset Applications](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/zellergmelin-unveils-new-98-dualcure-ink-series-for-uv-led-sheetfed-offset-applications/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Zeller+Gmelin. Zeller+Gmelin North America, Richmond, Virginia, a leading manufacturer of premium ink and coating solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newest ink innovation—the UVALUX® 98 DualCURE ink series. The next-generation UVALUX® product line is specially formulated for high-speed sheetfed and web offset applications, delivering superior performance - [IPS Appointed by GEW for Northeast Africa](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/ips-appointed-by-gew-for-northeast-africa/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW, Crawley, United Kingdom, will be represented for its Sheetfed, Label and Narrow Web business across Egypt, Libya and Sudan by IPS for Chemical Trading and Printing Raw Materials, known simply as IPS. The Cairo-based company was founded in 2014 by the Sidhom family, who are leaders and - [RadTech Successfully Completes Photopolymer Week 2025](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/radtech-successfully-completes-photopolymer-week-2025-2/) - RadTech, the nonprofit trade association for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) technologies, announced the successful completion of Photopolymer Week 2025, held September 15-19 at the University of Colorado Boulder. Set against the iconic Flatiron mountain range, the event brought together leading researchers, innovators and engineers to showcase the latest advancements in photopolymer science. The week - [Optrans and Marktech Release New UVA (365 nm, 395 nm) and Near UV (405 nm) LEDs](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/optrans-and-marktech-release-new-uva-365-nm-395-nm-and-near-uv-405-nm-leds/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Optrans. Optrans Corporation, in partnership with Marktech Optoelectronics, Latham, New York, has introduced new ultraviolet and near-ultraviolet LEDs at 365 nm, 395 nm and 405 nm. These additions provide OEMs and design engineers with expanded options for curing, fluorescence, forensics, disinfection and NDT inspection. The new UV LED products - [PCT President Testifies to Senate Small Business Committee](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/pct-president-testifies-to-senate-small-business-committee/) - Press release published on behalf of PCT Ebeam and Integration. Karl Swanson, President of PCT Ebeam and Integration, was invited by Senator Joni Ernst to testify at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senator Ernst is the Committee Chair. The hearing examined the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 - [TAGA Opens Call for Papers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/taga-opens-call-for-papers/) - Press release submitted on behalf of TAGA. The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) has opened its call for TAGA Research Frontiers or TAGA Technology in Action papers. Selected authors will present their papers at the TAGA NextGen conference from March 16-19, 2026, in Minneapolis. Recognized as the premier venue for publishing and presenting - [Pyran Achieves Additional Breakthroughs in Product Quality and Production Efficiency](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/pyran-achieves-additional-breakthroughs-in-product-quality-and-production-efficiency/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Pyran. Pyran, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, recently achieved significant milestones in the development of its 1,5 Pentanediol (1,5 PDO) technology, reinforcing its position in the fast-growing biobased chemicals sector with its cost-effective, high-performance biobased materials. These advancements underscore the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering customized solutions that meet stringent quality - [IST America Brings Smart Curing Technologies to Printing United 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/ist-america-brings-smart-curing-technologies-to-printing-united-2025/) - Press release submitted by IST America. IST America (ISTA), Shorewood, Illinois, a global leader in UV and LED light curing technology, is set to showcase its latest innovations in light-curing technology during the Printing United Expo, taking place October 22 - 24, 2025, in Orlando, FL. As the printing industry continues to evolve, IST America - [Mike Higgins Joins Allied UV](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/mike-higgins-joins-allied-uv/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Allied UV. Allied UV, Macomb, Michigan, announced that Mike Higgins has been named as the company’s sales director. Higgins brings over 20 years of experience in raw materials and UV equipment. Having worked closely with manufacturers and technology leaders to develop innovative solutions makes him a valuable addition to - [RadTech Announces Award Winners in Automotive Innovation, Sustainability, Degradability and New Developments](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/radtech-announces-award-winners-in-automotive-innovation-sustainability-degradability-and-new-developments/) - Submitted by RadTech RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, is proud to recognize leaders driving innovation in automotive manufacturing, next-generation electronics, high-viscosity 3D printing and biomedical engineering, sustainability and degradability through UV and EB technologies. These leaders were honored for pioneering applications that enhance sustainability, precision and performance at RadTech 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. 2025 Automotive Innovation - [High-Reactivity Oligomer for High-Performance UV-Curing Coatings is Introduced](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/hubergroup-chemicals-launches-uhvpi-222200-for-high-performance-uv-curing-coatings/) - Press release submitted on behalf of hubergroup. hubergroup Chemicals, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, a manufacturer in the chemical sector, offering a broad product portfolio of speciality chemicals, including resins, pigments and concentrates, UV-monomers, UV-oligomers and additives, introduced UHVPI-222200, an amine-modified Polyether Acrylate Oligomer designed to significantly improve curing performance, process efficiency and surface quality in modern - [DPI Laboratory Launches the Catalyst Printing Platform™ and Expands the Catalyst Printer Line with the Nexus](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/dpi-laboratory-launches-the-catalyst-printing-platform-and-expands-the-catalyst-printer-line-with-the-nexus/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DPI Laboratory. DPI Laboratory, St. Petersburg, Florida, a digital print innovation company specializing in UV printing systems, high-performance inks and coatings, color management and workflow optimization, announced the launch of the Catalyst Printing Platform™, a structured UV production architecture built to bring discipline, uptime and long-term scalability to modern - [NPE2027 Gains Strong Early Momentum as Exhibitors Secure Space](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/npe2027-gains-strong-early-momentum-as-exhibitors-secure-space/) - Press release submitted on behalf of the Plastics Industry Association. The Plastics Show®, produced by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, D.C., demonstrated strong early momentum, with 906,194 total square feet of committed space. The figure represents one of the largest early sales totals in show history, reflecting continued demand for participation in the industry’s - [Panoramic Head-up Displays: New Adhesive Solution Facilitates Mass Production for Full-width Windshield Projections](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/panoramic-head-up-displays-new-adhesive-solution-facilitates-mass-production-for-full-width-windshield-projections/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, a leading manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials as well as adhesive dispensing and curing technology, has introduced Panoramic head-up displays in new vehicle classes by leading automobile manufacturers. The innovative technology projects displays visible to all passengers across the full width - [PAMA Adds New Members to the Executive Advisory Board](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/pama-adds-new-members-to-the-executive-advisory-board/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PAMA. The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) is excited to welcome Prof. Kaiwen Hsiao (Texas A&M University) and Prof. Max Saccone (University of Colorado Boulder) to our Executive Advisory Board! These rising stars in the field of resin 3D printing are helping PAMA with its new focus on supporting - [Toyo Ink Europe Rolls Out GIO-Compliant UV Flexo and UV Offset Ink Portfolio](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/toyo-ink-europe-rolls-out-gio-compliant-uv-flexo-and-uv-offset-ink-portfolio/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Toyo Ink Europe. Toyo Ink Europe N.V., Niel, Belgium, the European-based energy-curing inks division of Japan’s artience Group, has rolled out a complete lineup of ultraviolet (UV) curable inks that meet strict migration limits as mandated under the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO). Over the past year, the company’s - [Count Everything: What Gets Measured, Gets Improved](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/count-everything-what-gets-measured-gets-improved/) - In the 1999 baseball movie, For Love of the Game, there is an exchange between Kevin Costner (Billy) and Kelly Preston (Jane): Jane: Do you lose very much? Billy: I lose. I’ve lost 134 times. Jane: You count them? Billy: We count everything. In UV, we also need to count or measure everything because, - [EB and UV for Coil Coating: Solutions, Challenges and Managing the Transition, Part 3](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/eb-and-uv-for-coil-coating-solutions-challenges-and-managing-the-transition-part-3/) - Editor’s Note: Part 1, which appeared in Quarter 3 UV+EB Technology, discussed how EB and UV were practical and sustainable solutions for the coil coating industry. Part 2, which appeared in Quarter 4 UV+EB Technology, hosted a discussion on the value of savings related to the reduction in energy consumption and other factors, as well - [Volumetric Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/volumetric-additive-manufacturing/) - The UV additive manufacturing techniques discussed in this column have focused on approaches in which the part is printed layer by layer in series. 1 The current column reviews technical approaches to volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM, also referred to as Deep Vat Printing, or DVP), a general class of additive techniques in which the part - [The Technology of UV LEDs](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/the-technology-of-uv-leds/) - Welcome to the first “Professor’s Corner” of 2026! First, I would like to thank Dr. Gary Sigel of Miltec UV for providing all the articles for this column in 2025. In those articles, he introduced us to a fascinating application of UV polymerization in lithium-ion battery production. At the beginning of 2026, it may be - [YP Highlight #18: Grant Musgrave](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/yp-highlight-18-grant-musgrave/) - Dr. Grant Musgrave graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder with a B.S. in chemical engineering in 2020. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research on photopolymerization kinetics under Dr. Christopher Bowman and completed an internship at Colorado Photopolymer Solutions, focusing on the formulation and material testing of 3D-printing resins. Following graduation, - [Regulatory News - 2026 Quarter 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2026/regulatory-news-2026-quarter-1/) - Note: Thank you to Jennifer Heathcote, RadTech’s Board of Directors’ Secretary, for collaborating on this issue’s column. Metal Coatings Rulemaking and Win for Test Method The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) board recently adopted amendments to the Metal Coatings Rule (Rule 1107). The rule regulates Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from metal coating - [hubergroup Chemicals Launches ELARA: Tailored Additives for Coatings, Printing Inks and More](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/hubergroup-chemicals-launches-elara-tailored-additives-for-coatings-printing-inks-and-more/) - Press release submitted on behalf of hubergroup. Hubergroup Chemicals, Bavaria, Germany, is expanding its portfolio with a new brand of high-performance additives: ELARA. The launch marks a significant step in the company’s evolution from a supplier of printing ink raw materials to a comprehensive partner for the coatings, inks and adhesives industries. ELARA will make - [Keystone Industries Names Kevin Sheran President and Appoints Chris MacNeill, PhD as Director of Research & Development](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/keystone-industries-names-kevin-sheran-president-and-appoints-chris-macneill-phd-as-director-of-research-development/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Keystone Industries. Keystone Industries, Gibbstown, New Jersey, announced the promotion of longtime leader Kevin Sheran to the role of president, effective January 1, 2026. Sheran’s promotion recognizes over 23 years of service and significant contributions to Keystone’s growth, innovation and culture. He most recently served as Senior Vice President - [Arkema and Senior Strengthen Cooperation to Advance Next-Generation Battery Materials](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2026/arkema-and-senior-strengthen-cooperation-to-advance-next-generation-battery-materials/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Arkema, Colombes, France, a global leader in Specialty Materials, and Senior, Eskilstuna, Sweden, a global leader in battery separators technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen their long-term strategic cooperation and jointly advance innovation across the battery value chain. Under this strategic collaboration, Arkema - [Embracing the Future of Food Contact Materials : iGM Resins and the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO)](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/embracing-the-future-of-food-contact-materials-igm-resins-and-the-german-printing-ink-ordinance-gio/) - A Commitment to Clarity and Safety iGM Resins' commitment to forward-thinking solutions is integral to our DNA. At iGM Resins, we are embracing the upcoming changes in Food Contact Material (FCM) legislation. We view regulations like the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) * as critical steps that will bring more clarity, lead to a safer - [YP Highlight #17: Alexander Osterbaan](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/yp-highlight-17-alexander-osterbaan/) - Alexander Osterbaan completed his Ph.D. under Professor Christopher Bowman at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he focused on expanding the processing window of UV-curable systems. He developed dynamic covalent networks that can be rearranged under UV stimulation and then permanently fixed through a sequential curing step and advanced holographic photopolymers that use light to - [Regulatory News - 2025 Quarter 4](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/regulatory-news-2025-quarter-4/) - VOC Rulemaking Targets 12 Industry Sectors The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) unveiled plans to pass new rules for 12 industry sectors. According to staff, the rule amendments seek to ban para-ChloroBenzotriFluoride (pCBtF) and tertiary-Butyl Acetate (tBAc), as well as lower VOC emissions “where feasible.” Past rule amendments with similar goals led to - [Wikoff to Exhibit at PRINTING United Expo, Showcasing Digital, Graphics and Technical Solutions](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/wikoff-to-exhibit-at-printing-united-expo-showcasing-digital-graphics-and-technical-solutions/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color. Wikoff Color, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, will participate in the PRINTING United Expo, October 22-24, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Visitors to booth 5261 can expect to find Wikoff technical and business managers eager to discuss Wikoff Digital topcoats - [RadTech Successfully Completes Photopolymer Week 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/radtech-successfully-completes-photopolymer-week-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, the nonprofit trade association for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV+EB) technologies, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Photopolymer Week 2025, held September 15–19 at the University of Colorado Boulder. Set against the iconic Flatiron mountain range, the event brought together leading researchers, innovators and engineers - [NAPIM’s 2025 Annual Convention/Technical Conference Brings Industry Together in Charlotte](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/napims-2025-annual-convention-technical-conference-brings-industry-together-in-charlotte/) - Press release submitted on behalf of NAPIM. The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) successfully hosted its 2025 Annual Convention/Technical Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 8-11. More than 175 attendees from across the printing ink industry gathered for four days of education, networking and recognition of industry excellence. Building on the success of last - [Speakers are Confirmed for the 9th European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences (ESPS)](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/speakers-are-confirmed-for-the-9th-european-symposium-of-photopolymer-sciences-esps/) - The field of photopolymer science continues year after year to steadily advance fueled both by academic enthusiasm and by industrial pragmatism. The numerous environmental and economic benefits of light induced chemistry make these technologies popular for manufacturers and fabricators within a wide range of different industrial sectors. The European Symposium of Photopolymer Science (ESPS) aims - [Sublistar Introduces a Cylinder UV Bottle Printer: New Solution for Bottle Printing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/sublistar-introduces-a-cylinder-uv-bottle-printer-new-solution-for-bottle-printing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Sublistar. Sublistar, Jiangsu, China, a professional DTF/Sublimation printer manufacturer, has introduced the SUBLISTAR 360° Cylindrical UV Printer which uses state-of-the-art UV-curable inks and a specialized printing unit to produce stunning, high-definition graphics directly on the bottle’s surface. Whether it’s glass, plastic or metal, the technology guarantees brilliant color, detail - [LG Chem and Toyota Group Partner to Accelerate Cathode Materials Market Entry](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/lg-chem-and-toyota-group-partner-to-accelerate-cathode-materials-market-entry/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LG Chem and Toyota Group. LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea, and Toyota Group, Aichi, Japan, are joining forces to step up their cathode materials market strategy. LG Chem announced today that Toyota Tsusho Corporation had acquired a 25% stake in LG-HY BCM, the company’s cathode materials plant in Gumi, - [DELO Validates Reliability of Adhesives in MiniLED Connections, Paving Way for Scalable MicroLED Production](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/delo-validates-reliability-of-adhesives-in-miniled-connections-paving-way-for-scalable-microled-production/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany, and Sudbury, Massachusetts, has conducted extensive reliability tests on directional conductive adhesives, confirming their suitability as a robust alternative to solder in miniLED display manufacturing. The recent study focused on the long-term performance of adhesive connections under demanding temperature and humidity storage conditions, reinforcing the - [Domino Launches Compact N410 LED Label Press at Labelexpo](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/domino-launches-compact-n410-led-label-press-at-labelexpo/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Domino. Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), Cambridge, United Kingdom, provider of advanced digital inkjet label printing solutions, will announce the addition of the Domino N410 digital LED inkjet label press to its range of proven N-Series label presses at Labelexpo Europe. The cost-effective N410 delivers outstanding value to label producers - [Laurent Peyronneau is Appointed Executive Vice President of the Adhesive Solutions Segment (Bostik) and Member of Arkema’s Executive Committee](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/laurent-peyronneau-is-appointed-executive-vice-president-of-the-adhesive-solutions-segment-bostik-and-member-of-arkemas-executive-committee/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Arkema, Colombes, France, a materials designer that addresses the ever-growing demand for innovative and sustainable materials, driven by the challenges of new energies, new technologies, the depletion of resources, mobility and increasing urbanization, has announced that materials science engineer, Laurent Peyronneau, has been appointed to executive vice president of the - [Sun Chemical and X-Rite Expand PantoneLIVE for Aluminum Beverage Can Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/sun-chemical-and-x-rite-expand-pantonelive-for-aluminum-beverage-can-packaging/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Sun Chemical. Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, and X-Rite Incorporated, Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced new metal packaging color libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. Designed for the beverage sector, these libraries enable accurate visualization and communication of Pantone and brand colors on two-piece aluminum cans with metal deco - [An Update on Mercury Regulation for UV Curing Lamps](https://uvebtech.com/webinar/2025/an-update-on-mercury-regulation-for-uv-curing-lamps/) - Jennifer Heathcote, GEW (EC) Limited Global regulation of mercury contained in conventional UV curing lamps is downright confusing and hard to follow. To make matters worse, fear and frustration are driven by industry prognosticators who claim mercury vapor lamps will be banned from use 1) after the EU RoHS exemption expires February 24, 2027, 2) - [Applied Molecules Shares the Details of an Upcoming Facility Move](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/applied-molecules-shares-the-details-of-an-upcoming-facility-move/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Applied Molecules. Applied Molecules, Whitmore Lake, Michigan, is excited to announce a major milestone for the company: Applied Molecules is moving to a new, much larger manufacturing facility! This expansion is a direct result of continued support and partnerships, and it will allow Applied Molecules to grow and innovate. - [Hönle Group in the Americas appoints Corey Farrell to lead Sheet-fed Sales](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/honle-group-in-the-americas-appoints-corey-farrell-to-lead-sheet-fed-sales/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hönle. The Americas’ subsidiary of Hönle Group, Gilching, Germany and Sugar Grove, Illinois, a leading provider of industrial UV Technology, has appointed Corey Farrell to lead the sheet-fed sales activities for UV/LED/IR curing solutions. Corey will be the successor to Jeff Woloshyn, who after a storied career with Hoenle, - [Sun Chemical Receives Silver Rating for Sustainability from EcoVadis](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/sun-chemical-receives-silver-rating-for-sustainability-from-ecovadis/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Sun Chemical. Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, has earned a silver rating for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings. This recognition places Sun Chemical in the top 15 percent of rated companies within its business sector. The EcoVadis rating reflects Sun Chemical’s - [Wikoff Color Appoints Brandon Devis as Vice President, Adjacent Markets & Commercial Services](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/wikoff-color-appoints-brandon-devis-as-vice-president-adjacent-markets-commercial-services/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color. Wikoff Color, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Devis as Vice President, Adjacent Markets & Commercial Services, effective immediately. In this role, Devis will have responsibility for building upon the success of - [RadTech Members Gather at Purdue University](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2025/radtech-members-gather-at-purdue-university/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, announced the gathering on July 8, 2025, of some of its members at Purdue University for inspiring presentations, lab visits and a luncheon - hosted in partnership with Dr. Tayler Hebner's Lab and Purdue University. Members had the privilege to learn about groundbreaking work - [Toyo Ink Europe Introduces Steraflex GIO UV: A New Standard in Low Migration UV Flexo Inks](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/toyo-ink-europe-introduces-steraflex-gio-uv-a-new-standard-in-low-migration-uv-flexo-inks/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Toyo Ink Europe N.V. Toyo Ink Europe N.V., Niel, Belgium, a member of Japan’s artience Group (formerly Toyo Ink Group), has recently added the Steraflex® GIO UV to its existing portfolio of flexographic printing inks. The new ink system offers superb print and press performance on most label substrates, - [Dr. Hönle AG Announces Change of Name and Rebranding of the Group](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/dr-honle-ag-announces-change-of-name-and-rebranding-of-the-group/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hönle. UV specialist Dr. Hönle AG, Gilching, Germany, united its group of companies under one strong, future-focused brand: the subsidiaries as well as the parent company are renamed to Hoenle – Dr. Hönle AG will be Hoenle AG. This step reflects the strategic development of the group and brings - [IGM Resins Announces the Reclassification of 1-Hydroxycyclohexyl-phenyl ketone and Path Forward](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/igm-resins-announces-the-reclassification-of-1-hydroxycyclohexyl-phenyl-ketone-and-path-forward/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IGM Resins. IGM Resins, Waalwijk, The Netherlands, announced the reclassification of 1-Hydroxycyclohexyl-phenyl ketone. 1-Hydroxycyclohexyl-phenyl ketone, (CAS no. 947-19-3), commercially known as Omnirad® 184 and Omnirad® 184D in iGM Resins portfolio, is a widely used photoinitiator in the energy curing industry, valued for its consistent performance across a wide range - [Nazdar Blends VFP UviCard Metallic and Pearl Inks in USA](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/nazdar-blends-vfp-uvicard-metallic-and-pearl-inks-in-usa/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Nazdar. Nazdar Ink Technologies, Shawnee, Kansas, along with France-based VFP Ink Technologies, have announced the domestic blending of VFP UViCard Metallic and Pearl inks in the US. A leading player in the European market with a worldwide distribution, VFP Ink Technologies covers an extensive range of applications and materials - [Labelexpo Global Series Announces a Brand Transformation for 2026](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/labelexpo-global-series-announces-a-brand-transformation-for-2026/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Labelexpo Global Series. Labelexpo Global Series, Barcelona, Spain, the world's leading platform for the label and package printing industry for over 45 years, announced a brand transformation for 2026 in step with the labels industry’s evolution. Labelexpo Global Series revealed it will rebrand to LOUPE. The first show under - [New Products from Pulse Support Market Growth](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/new-products-from-pulse-support-market-growth/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Pulse. Pulse, Bristol, United Kingdom, a leading inks, coatings and varnishes supplier, is reinforcing its Making Print Simple message for Labelexpo Europe 2025, with new products expertly formulated to simplify label and packaging printing. This includes two newly developed overprint varnishes (OPV), approved for use with Ravenwood Packaging’s linerless - [ICAD® Technology Enhances UV Hotmelt Process Control and Efficiency](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/icad-technology-enhances-uv-hotmelt-process-control-and-efficiency/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Henkel. Henkel, Düsseldorf, Germany, has introduced ICAD® Technology as a key component for enhancing precision and efficiency in UV hotmelt processes. ICAD Technology ensures continuous inline monitoring and control of UV exposure, establishing a shared "UV language" between manufacturers and customers, that enhances process stability and production efficiency. Recognizing - [In Memoriam: Dr. Eugene Valentine Sitzmann, Jr.](https://uvebtech.com/uncategorized/2025/in-memoriam-dr-eugene-valentine-sitzmann-jr/) - As our community gathers this year, we pause to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Eugene Sitzmann, Jr.—a brilliant chemist, beloved family member and cherished colleague whose sudden passing on March 11, 2025, has left a profound void in the world of photochemistry and beyond. Eugene was more than just an expert in - [Michelman Earns EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating for Third Consecutive Year, Ranks In Top 95th Percentile](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/michelman-earns-ecovadis-gold-sustainability-rating-for-third-consecutive-year-ranks-in-top-95th-percentile/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Michelman. Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging, and fibers & composites markets, has again earned a Gold sustainability rating from EcoVadis, maintaining its place among the top-rated companies worldwide for a - [IUV will Launch Cutting-Edge Intelligent LED Curing Solutions](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/iuv-will-launch-cutting-edge-intelligent-led-curing-solutions/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IUV. IUV, Guangdong, China, a company that provides a cost saving and product enhancing solution to the printing, coating and converting industries, will unveil three groundbreaking intelligent LED curing control technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2025, September 16-19. Collectively, these three innovations deliver over 70% energy savings, 30% faster production - [Kowa American Corporation Opens New Applications Laboratory](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/kowa-american-corporation-opens-new-applications-laboratory/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Kowa American Corporation. Kowa American Corporation (KAC), New York, New York, a supplier of specialty raw materials to the chemical industry, is pleased to announce the opening of a new applications laboratory located in the Case Western Reserve Incubator in Cleveland, Ohio. The Kowa facility and staff is led - [Sun Chemical Launches SunCure Advance ECO UV Inks for Folding Carton](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/sun-chemical-launches-suncure-advance-eco-uv-inks-for-folding-carton/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Sun Chemical. Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, has launched SunCure Advance ECO UV sheetfed inks for folding carton applications. Created to run on high-speed presses, these inks feature excellent press color stability, fast curing and low misting, - [GEW to Introduce Technology Innovations at Labelexpo Europe](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/gew-to-introduce-technology-innovations-at-labelexpo-europe/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW, Crawley, United Kingdom, a curing systems manufacturer, will introduce new technology advancements at Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona, this September. The company will highlight its air-cooled AeroLED2 UV LED curing system, which was launched at Labelexpo Americas in 2024, alongside its highest power, water-cooled LeoLED2 system. Both will - [Digital Converting Machinery, Inc. Offers a High-Performance Industrial Printer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/digital-converting-offers-a-high-performance-industrial-printer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Digital Converting Machinery, Inc. The DILLI NEO Sun2 HB 2504-W2XL-L, offered through US distributor Digital Converting Machinery, Inc. (DGM), Red Bank, New Jersey, is a high-performance industrial UV printer, offering exceptional printing precision and large-format capabilities. Designed for versatility and efficiency, this printer ensures outstanding results across various industries. - [DPI Laboratory Unveils Fluorescent Security UV Ink for Catalyst Printers™](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/dpi-laboratory-unveils-fluorescent-security-uv-ink-for-catalyst-printers/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DPI Laboratory. DPI Laboratory, St. Petersburg, Florida, a leader in UV print innovation, has introduced a new fluorescent security ink designed to help businesses deliver high-impact, tamper-resistant prints across a range of industries. The ink is UV curable and fully compatible with DPI’s Catalyst Aventra™ and Catalyst Nanos™ printers, offering - [Hoenle Presents LED-UV Product Innovation and New Company Branding at Labelexpo Europe](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/hoenle-presents-led-uv-product-innovation-and-new-company-branding-at-labelexpo-europe/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hoenle. Hönle, Gilching, Germany, a UV specialist and supplier of industrial UV technology, showcased cutting-edge LED-UV curing systems from its proven LED Powerline series, designed not only for label printing, but also for the increasingly important flexible packaging market. Among the highlights is the innovative Curing System LED Powerline Web. - [Excelitas Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/excelitas-publishes-2024-sustainability-report/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas. Excelitas, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics sectors, published its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report details Excelitas’ sustainability achievements, initiatives and performance from 2024 and identifies the - [Arkema Invests in a New Rilsan® Clear Transparent Polyamide Unit in Singapore](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/arkema-invests-in-a-new-rilsan-clear-transparent-polyamide-unit-in-singapore/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Arkema, Paris, France, dedicated to specialty materials - adhesive solutions, advanced materials and coating solutions, started up its state of the art plant in Singapore and increased its global Rilsan® polyamide 11 capacity by 50%. Arkema announced the construction of a new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide unit on - [Sun Chemical Launches New Sustainable UV Offset Ink Series for Printed Plastic Cups](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/sun-chemical-launches-new-sustainable-uv-offset-ink-series-for-printed-plastic-cups/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Sun Chemical. Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions has launched SunCure EcoPlast, a press-ready dry UV offset ink range designed for sustainable plastic cup decoration. SunCure EcoPlast is a revolutionary new UV ink technology for plastic cup decoration that delivers high adhesion, fast cure - [Innovations in Optics, Inc. Promotes Two Staff Members to Key Roles](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/innovations-in-optics-inc-promotes-two-staff-members-to-key-roles/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Optics, Inc. Innovations in Optics, Inc. (IOI), Woburn, Massachusetts, which offers high-power LED light sources for scientific and industrial applications, delivering maximum photon output, uniform illumination and exceptional optical stability, is pleased to announce the promotion of two key staff members: Joe Chevalier has been named President and David - [DPI Laboratory Appoints Daniel Tobon as Chief Operating Officer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/dpi-laboratory-appoints-daniel-tobon-as-chief-operating-officer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DPI Laboratory. DPI Laboratory, St. Petersburg, Florida, a leader in digital print technology, proudly announces the appointment of Daniel Tobon as Chief Operating Officer (COO). A seasoned expert with over two decades of global experience in technical leadership, project execution and strategic operations, Tobon will lead DPI’s product development, technical - [Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025 Happens September 16-19](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/photopolymerization-fundamentals-2025-happens-september-16-19/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, announced the full program for Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025, taking place from September 16 - 19, 2025, at the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. This biennial event brings together academic and industrial thought leaders to present and discuss the latest breakthroughs in photopolymerization. This - [Ensuring UV LED Inks and Lamps Deliver Results in Wide Web Printing at Higher Press Speeds](https://uvebtech.com/webinar/2025/ensuring-uv-led-inks-and-lamps-deliver-results-in-wide-web-printing-at-higher-press-speeds/) - Presenter: Derrick Hemmings, Sun Chemical Product Manager, Energy Curable FLEXO & LED North America. This webinar will describe current market trends, showcase current UV LED technology, and provide a sneak peek into the industry’s future. - [Photopolymer Week 2025 Provides Two Events in September](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/pama-brings-two-events-to-colorado-in-september-photopolymerization-week-2025/) - The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) is a collaboration between the National Institutes for Standards and Technology (NIST), a US federal agency, and RadTech, a nonprofit focused on ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies. PAMA is an alliance of industry, academia, government and NGO organizations with the goal of bringing commonly accepted standards and - [Large-Area Nanopatterning at Smart Material Solutions](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/large-area-nanopatterning-at-smart-material-solutions/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Smart Material Solutions, Inc. (SMS) is a precision engineering company in Raleigh, North Carolina, with expertise in precision manufacturing, nanofabrication and metamaterials. The company is a member of the RadTech RadLaunch Class of 2024. SMS is backed by the National Science Foundation, the US Army, the US Air Force - [YP Highlight #16: Keldy Stephen Mason](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/yp-highlight-16-keldy-stephen-mason/) - Keldy Mason grew up in Prescott, Arizona, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Lewis & Clark College. He joined Professor Zachariah Page’s lab at the University of Texas at Austin in 2020 to pursue a Ph.D. in synthetic polymer chemistry. His doctoral research spanned the design and synthesis of initiators and methods for - [It’s Been a Great First Half of 2025 for PAMA, and We’re Just Getting Started!](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/its-been-a-great-first-half-of-2025-for-pama-and-were-just-getting-started/) - The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) has one main goal: Provide the information and the education necessary to ensure that everyone involved with photopolymer additive manufacturing is operating as safely and successfully as possible. While that may seem obvious, the reality is that there are significant knowledge gaps in the current additive manufacturing ecosystem. There - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/regulatory-news-7/) - A Win for UV/EB/LED in SCAQMD In response to comments by RadTech, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) modified its proposed Rule 1171 (Solvent Cleaning) to allow an exemption for UV/EB/LED operations. In its original form, the rule essentially banned the use of isopropyl alcohol or any other alcohol-based cleaners. Rule 1171 establishes - [IST Metz Features Full Range of UV systems for Maximum Efficiency in Label Printing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/ist-metz-features-full-range-of-uv-systems-for-maximum-efficiency-in-label-printing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST Metz. IST METZ, Nürtingen, Germany, is presenting itself as a strong and future-oriented player in the label market with its trade fair appearance at Labelexpo in Barcelona in Hall 3, Stand E49. The focus is on a completely newly developed product range whose UV and LED systems have - [BASF celebrates 10 years of TECH Academy](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/basf-celebrates-10-years-of-tech-academy/) - Press release submitted on behalf of BASF. BASF, Florham Park, New Jersey, a chemical company to enable customers' green transformation, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its TECH Academy – a weeklong educational and workforce development program designed to inspire students to learn more about technical and craft careers. Since launching at BASF's Geismar, Louisiana, - [Kyocera Launches New Air-cooled UV LED Light Source “G7A Series”](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/kyocera-launches-new-air-cooled-uv-led-light-source-g7a-series/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Kyocera. Kyocera Corporation, Kyoto, Japan, has developed a new air-cooled, UV LED light source that ranks among the smallest in its class (among air-cooled UV LED with a total irradiation of 300 mJ/cm² or more) while providing revolutionary curing performance for applications such as ink, resin curing and adhesion. - [Precise Measurement Occurs with the New UV Scan MACS](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/precise-measurement-occurs-with-the-new-uv-scan-macs/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hoenle. Hoenle, Gilching, Germany, one of the world's leading suppliers of industrial UV technology, offers an innovative UV dose measurement system for precise and reproducible measurements in laboratories and UV processes with the UV Scan MACS powered by PRUUVE. The UV Scan MACS sets new standards for the simple - [Arkema Implements the Net Zero Initiative Methodology to Measure Avoided CO₂ Emissions](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/arkema-implements-the-net-zero-initiative-methodology-to-measure-avoided-co₂-emissions/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Arkema, La Défense, France, a multi-national manufacturer of specialty materials, has been working since 2023 with Carbone 4, a consultancy firm specializing in low-carbon strategies, to measure and improve its customers' environmental performance. This collaboration forms part of the Group's commitment to providing solutions that contribute to a - [Roland DGA Announces the Launch of Two New VersaSTUDIO Desktop Devices](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/roland-dga-announces-the-launch-of-two-new-versastudio-desktop-devices/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA. Roland DGA, Irvine, California, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters and other innovative devices, has announced the addition of two new printers to its VersaSTUDIO Series of compact, easy-to-use and affordable desktop products – the BN2-30, an eco-solvent printer/cutter with a maximum material width of - [UV Days 2025 Sets Standards with Technological Highlights and International Networking](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/uv-days-2025-sets-standards-with-technological-highlights-and-international-networking/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ. Organizer and UV specialist IST METZ, Nürtingen, Germany, a mechanical engineering company that produces systems for curing print and coatings using UV light, can look back on an all-round successful UV Days 2025 event. With around 1,000 visitors from 30 countries and 44 exhibitors, the industry event - [2025 Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) Workshop will be Held in Boulder](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/2025-photopolymer-additive-manufacturing-alliance-pama-workshop-will-be-held-in-boulder/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, invites individuals to join industry leaders, researchers, and innovators at the 2025 Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) Workshop, September 15-16, 2025, at the University of Colorado in Boulder. This focused, two-day event is your opportunity to participate in high-level discussions around the most urgent - [Roland DG Corporation Names Eric Zimmerman New Director of Global Market Research](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/roland-dg-corporation-names-eric-zimmerman-new-director-of-global-market-research/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DG Corporation. Roland DG Corporation, Irvine, California, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, dental mills and other advanced digital technologies, has appointed Eric Zimmerman, a sign and graphics veteran with more than 25 years of related experience, as its new director of - [INX International Announces Acquisition of Servicom New Zealand and Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/inx-international-announces-acquisition-of-servicom-new-zealand-and-galaxy-inks-coatings-australia/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX International. INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Servicom New Zealand Limited. INX has also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia Pty Ltd. That transaction is expected to close by the end of this month, - [Wikoff Color Corporation Appoints Jonathan Castellaw as Chief Human Resource Officer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/wikoff-color-corporation-appoints-jonathan-castellaw-as-chief-human-resource-officer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color. Wikoff Color Corporation, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Castellaw as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), effective immediately. In this role, Castellaw will lead the company’s human resources strategy including organizational design, - [Roland DGA Announces Launch of New V-BOND Ink for VersaOBJECT MO Series Benchtop UV Flatbed Printers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/roland-dga-announces-launch-of-new-v-bond-ink-for-versaobject-mo-series-benchtop-uv-flatbed-printers/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA. Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, California, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, vinyl cutters and other advanced digital imaging devices, has announced the launch of new V-BOND UV ink specially formulated for use with Roland DG VersaOBJECT MO Series UV flatbed printers. V-BOND continues to be - [Fluon+™ Compounds Provide Advanced Polymeric Solutions for Critical Applications](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/fluon-compounds-provide-advanced-polymeric-solutions-for-critical-applications/) - Press release submitted on behalf of AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. (AGCCA), Exton, Pennsylvania, a premier materials compounder offering advanced polymeric solutions, announced its Fluon+™ Compounds portfolio tailored for critical industrial applications. By compounding thermoplastic polymers with fillers such as glass, graphite, pigments and functional monomers, AGCCA enhances material properties to extend - [INX Promotes Seven Executives to Vice President Positions](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/inx-promotes-seven-executives-to-vice-president-positions/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX. INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, announced the Board of Directors has approved the promotions of seven key people to Vice President positions. Combined, they average more than 22 years of experience working at the company. The seven executives are Yassan Adachi, executive officer and vice president of - [Evonik Launches TEGO® Wet 288 for Substrate Wetting of Waterborne and Radiation-Curing Formulations](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/evonik-launches-tego-wet-288-for-substrate-wetting-of-waterborne-and-radiation-curing-formulations/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Evonik. Evonik Coating Additives, Essen, Germany, offering a wide range of co-binders for inks and additive for inks, has developed TEGO® Wet 288, a unique substrate wetting additive designed to address the challenges of waterborne and radiation-cured formulations. Traditional silicone based wetting additives often lose effectiveness in high pH - [Jeffrey Stone Joins GEW Inc. for Midwest USA](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/jeffrey-stone-joins-gew-inc-for-midwest-usa/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW Inc. GEW Inc., Crawley, United Kingdom, a UV curing systems manufacturer, has announced its appointment of Jeffrey Stone as sales manager for Midwest USA. Stone is an experienced stalwart of the flexographic printing industry and has built up over 35 years of technical expertise in this field. His - [RadTech Announces 2025 Automotive Innovation and RadLaunch Award Winners](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/radtech-announces-2025-automotive-innovation-and-radlaunch-award-winners/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, is proud to recognize five leaders driving innovation in automotive manufacturing, next-generation electronics, high-viscosity 3D printing and biomedical engineering through UV and EB technologies. This year’s Automotive Innovation and RadLaunch Award recipients include Ford Motor Company, Toyota Industries Corporation, Pixelligent, Supernova and a Duke University - ["Can't Miss" Panels at the RadTech and UV+EB 2024 Conference](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/cant-miss-panels-at-the-radtech-and-uveb-2024-conference/) - RadTech is excited to announce the "Can't-Miss" Panel Discussions at RadTech 2024, the global UV/EB industry conference and exposition, which will take place May 20-22, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. All these panel discussions are open to all attendees and will take place in our exhibit floor theater, sponsored by Excelitas Technologies. We have curated these - [ACTEGA Forms a New, Powerful Entity in Germany](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/actega-forms-a-new-powerful-entity-in-germany/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ACTEGA. ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced the legal merger of its three German operating companies, ACTEGA DS GmbH, ACTEGA Rhenania GmbH and ACTEGA Terra GmbH, into its former parent company, ACTEGA GmbH. The merger - [Registration is Now Open for Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/registration-is-now-open-for-photopolymerization-fundamentals-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, has announced that registration is now open for Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025, which will take place September 16-19, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado! This event brings together academic and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge research and fundamental advancements in photopolymerization. Attendees will engage in dynamic discussions, - [PRINTING United Expo 2025 Registration is Now Open](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/printing-united-expo-2025-registration-is-now-open/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PRINTING United Alliance. PRINTING United Alliance, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for PRINTING United Expo 2025, taking place October 22–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The industry’s - [DELO Thrives Amid Global Economic Uncertainty](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/delo-thrives-amid-global-economic-uncertainty/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-tech adhesives as well as dispensing and curing equipment, has announced that it has achieved over €245 million ($265 million) in revenue during the 2024/2025 fiscal year (ending March 31, 2025). Despite a volatile global economy, this represents - [Michelman Names Recipients of $750,000 Donation Pledge](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/michelman-names-recipients-of-750000-donation-pledge/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Michelman. Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging and fibers & composites markets, is fulfilling its 75th anniversary pledge through a global philanthropic initiative that reflects the company's Legacy of Giving Back. In - [BW Converting Highlights Baldwin EPIC System’s Sustainability and Safety Benefits at The Battery Show Europe 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/bw-converting-highlights-baldwin-epic-systems-sustainability-and-safety-benefits-at-the-battery-show-europe-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of BW Converting. BW Converting, Green Bay, Wisconsin, will spotlight its revolutionary Baldwin Electrode Press Industrial Cleaning (EPIC) System at The Battery Show Europe 2025, taking place June 3–5 at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany. Designed to meet the growing demand for profitable, sustainable and safer manufacturing solutions, the Baldwin EPIC - [The Department of Commerce Office of Space Commerce and NIST hosts Dr. Antonino Salmeri for a Seminar and Discussion](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/the-department-of-commerce-office-of-space-commerce-and-nist-hosts-dr-antonino-salmeri-for-a-seminar-and-discussion/) - Press release issued on behalf of NIST. The Department of Commerce Office of Space Commerce and NIST welcomes Dr. Antonino Salmeri, director, Lunar Policy Platform, for a seminar and discussion on Lunar Policy for a Thriving Lunar Economy. This seminar will focus on the role of lunar policy for a thriving lunar economy. The seminar - [DPI Laboratory Expands Sales Leadership with Industry Veteran Michael Johnstone](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/dpi-laboratory-expands-sales-leadership-with-industry-veteran-michael-johnstone/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DPI Laboratory. DPI Laboratory, St. Petersburg, Florida, a leader in digital printing innovation, is strengthening its sales force with the addition of Michael Johnstone as senior sales consultant. A top-performing industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Johnstone brings deep expertise in revenue growth, business development and client relationships. - [Esko and Mark Andy Hold Innovation Day](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/esko-and-mark-andy-hold-innovation-day/) - Press release submitted by Esko. Esko, Ghent, Belgium, a graphic arts company producing prepress software and hardware for the packaging and labels, sign and display and publishing industries, and Mark Andy, Chesterfield, Missouri, a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry, held an Innovation Day. The main topics discussed at the recent meeting were - [Innovations in Optics, Inc. (IOI) Announces Recent Hires](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/innovations-in-optics-inc-ioi-announces-recent-hires/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Innovations in Optics, Inc (IOI). Innovations in Optics, Inc., Woburn, Massachusetts, a company offering high-power LED light sources for scientific and industrial applications, announced the addition of three key staff members to help guide the company’s continued growth: Trevor Altman, senior opto-mechanical engineer; Saahil Sood, full stack software engineer; - [IST METZ Organizes UV Days 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/ist-metz-organizes-uv-days-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ. UV Days 2025, organized by IST METZ, Nürtingen, Germany, will offer a unique opportunity for printing industry professionals to find out about the latest trends and technologies from June 3-5, 2025. Under the motto ‘Mission to Zero’, IST METZ will present ground-breaking developments in digitalization, sustainability and - [GEW Appoints Jonathan Geiger as Latin America Sales Manager](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/gew-appoints-jonathan-geiger-for-latin-america/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW, Crawley, United Kingdom, a curing systems manufacturer, announced the appointment of Jonathan Geiger as sales manager for Latin America. Geiger commences his role with immediate effect and will represent the company at Labelexpo Mexico in Guadalajara, alongside the GEW team. Geiger has over 20 years’ experience in - [Roland DGA Introduces New VersaOBJECT MO-180 Benchtop UV Flatbed Printer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/roland-dga-introduces-new-versaobject-mo-180-benchtop-uv-flatbed-printer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA. Roland DGA, Irvine, California, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, vinyl cutters and other advanced digital imaging devices, has announced the addition of the new MO-180 benchtop UV flatbed printer to its VersaOBJECT™ Series. The MO-180 incorporates innovative technologies and features that optimize image quality, productivity - [hubergroup Chemicals Presents Groundbreaking Bio-Based UV Oligomers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/hubergroup-chemicals-presents-groundbreaking-bio-based-uv-oligomers/) - Press release submitted on behalf of hubergroup. hubergroup, Kirchheim-Heimstetten, Germany, a specialist for resins and chemicals used in the coatings industry, recently unveiled its sustainable, bio-based UV oligomers for advanced coatings. These groundbreaking resins, designed for wood and plastic surfaces, offer excellent reactivity and stain resistance while containing an impressive 50% bio-based carbon. The use - [Photometric Detector Developed for Improved Illuminance Measurements](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/photometric-detector-developed-for-improved-illuminance-measurements/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Gighertz-Optik. Gigahertz-Optik, Amesbury, Massachusetts, a world class manufacturer of innovative UV-VIS-NIR optical radiation measurement instrumentation, developed a Class L Photometric Detector, VL-3708, for improved illuminance measurements, specified as quality class L DIN-5032 part 7 for f1' and class A DIN-5032 part 7 for f2. It is identical to the - [S-OneLP Partners with PCT Ebeam and Integration for Manufacturing of CatPak™ eBeam Finishing Systems](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/s-onelp-partners-with-pct-ebeam-and-integration-for-manufacturing-of-catpak-ebeam-finishing-systems/) - Press release submitted on behalf of S-OneLP. S-OneLP, Sarasota, Florida, is thrilled to announce its partnership with PCT, Davenport, Iowa, the new manufacturer of the CatPak™ eBeam finishing system. With over 40 years of experience building machinery, converters and print shops can have peace of mind that S-OneLP is providing them with quality equipment they - [ECOLEAF Technology is Enhanced with Fujifilm’s Printbar](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/ecoleaf-technology-is-enhanced-with-fujifilms-printbar/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ACTEGA. ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry has announced a new partnership with FUJIFILM Integrated Inkjet Solutions, Lebanon, New Hampshire, a leading developer of integrated inkjet products. The collaboration has enabled the latest technical advance to be - [RadTech Releases Findings on Compostability of UV/EB Cured Coatings on Compostable Substrates](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/findings-released-on-compostability-of-uv-eb-cured-coatings-on-compostable-substrates/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the association for UV & EB Technology, shared the results of its comprehensive compostability study, conducted with the Composting Manufacturing Alliance (CMA). The report examines the impact of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) curing coatings on certified compostable substrates. The study provides key - [RadLaunch Applications Now are Open](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/radlaunch-applications-now-are-open/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the association for UV&EB technology which is dedicated to advancing progress by championing breakthroughs in manufacturing and innovation powered by UV+EB technology, has announced that applications are now open for RadLaunch, the idea accelerator for startups and early-stage concepts, as well as the Innovation - [Excimer and EB: A Different Approach to Gloss Control](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 soft-touch variations, especially those striving for ultra-low gloss units, challenges arise. One way to circumvent those challenges is to incorporate the use of excimer. What is matte? Shiny, high-gloss surfaces appear - [YP Highlight](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/yp-highlight-2/) - YP Highlight #14: Danmei Chen Danmei Chen is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto (U of T). She completed her BESc. at Western University and MASc. at U of T, both in chemical engineering. Her journey in the UV industry began when she started - [IST America to Highlight FREEcure Technology at RadTech 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/ist-america-to-highlight-freecure-technology-at-radtech-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST America. IST America (ISTA), Shorewood, Illinois, a global leader in UV, UV-LED and Excimer technology, is pleased to announce its participation in RadTech’s UV+EB Technology Conference, taking place May 18 - 21 in Detroit, MI. IST America will be co-exhibiting with its sister company IST INTECH at Booth - [YP Highlight](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/yp-highlight/) - YP Highlight #13: Dominique Porcincula Originally hailing from Seattle, Washington, Dominique (Dom) Porcincula attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in General Engineering, a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a master’s degree in Polymers and Coatings Science. While his early career started off in automated manufacturing and - [RadTech Hosts Strategic Meeting at Michigan State University to Advance Research and Innovation](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/radtech-hosts-strategic-meeting-at-michigan-state-university-to-advance-research-and-innovation/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the Association for UV & EB Technology, hosted a meeting with leaders in UV+EB technology and Michigan State University faculty members to explore how academic collaboration drives technological progress and economic growth. As industries across the globe pursue more efficient, unique and sustainable manufacturing - [VioBeam Ultra Narrow Beam UV LEDs and 255 nm UV LEDs Now are Available](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/viobeam-ultra-narrow-beam-uv-leds-and-255-nm-uv-leds-are-now-available/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Boston Electronics. Boston Electronics, Brookline, Massachusetts, specialists in photo-detection and photon generation, including photon counting systems and components, ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) detectors and light sources, released the VioBeam-1X1. The product is an ultra narrow beam, high-power UV LED module that can be used for collimation, fiber coupling - [Wikoff Color Announces Sachin Nayar as Vice President of Research & Development](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/wikoff-color-announces-sachin-nayar-as-vice-president-of-research-development/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color. Wikoff Color, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a leading provider of innovative colorants, coatings and specialty inks, is excited to announce the appointment of Sachin Nayar as vice president of Research & Development, effective December 2, 2024. Sachin will be based at the company's Corporate Office, overseeing all - [Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025 Now is Accepting Abstracts](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/photopolymerization-fundamentals-2025-is-now-accepting-abstracts/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, is excited to invite you to submit an abstract for Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025, which will be held from September 16 to 19, 2025, at the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. This conference will bring together academic and industrial leaders to address critical, - [The Application Deadline for the 2025 UV+EB Degradability Challenge is Approaching](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/the-application-deadline-for-the-2025-uveb-degradability-challenge-is-approaching/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the association for UV&EB technology, has announced the application deadline for the 2025 UV+EB Degradability Challenge is approaching! Don't worry there is still plenty of time to prepare your submission before March 31. The 2025 UV+EB Degradability Challenge aims to promote research and development - [Michael Bates Joins GMH UV](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/michael-bates-joins-gmh-uv/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GMH UV. GMH UV LLC, Arvada, Colorado, the distributor of GEW's UV and UV LED curing systems for the sheetfed offset market in North America, has added Michael Bates as a partner to Grieg Heimbuch. Bates will manage sheetfed offset and wide web offset (>38”) business in Western USA - [Reaching Brazil](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/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 the parameters for the Brazilian inventory of chemical products known under the acronym INSQ. This stood for Inventário Nacional de Substâncias Químicas which can be translated directly to National Inventory - [DELO Introduces New Small Area Lamp for High-Speed Light Curing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/delo-introduces-new-small-area-lamp-for-high-speed-light-curing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO Industrial Adhesives, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, MA, a manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials as well as adhesive dispensing and curing technology, introduced its newest light curing product, DELOLUX 30. Replacing the successful DELOLUX 80 series of curing lamps, it aims to further refine the highly customizable - [Dürr, Cellforce and LiCAP Drive Development of Dry Coating](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/durr-cellforce-and-licap-drive-development-of-dry-coating-in-electrode-production/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Dürr. Dürr Systems AG, Southfield, Michigan, and LiCAP Technologies Inc., Sacramento, California, are working together to revolutionize the production of battery cells, traditionally reliant on wet coating, with the sustainable Activated Dry Electrode® technology. The partnership now includes the Cellforce Group GmbH, marking the next step in the development - [GEW Assists Meyers in Ambitious Sustainability Drive](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/gew-assists-meyers-in-ambitious-sustainability-drive/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, and its UV LED technology helped Meyers, Minneapolis, Minnesota, a renowned packaging and label printer, to achieve sustainability goals and win more business. Meyers has announced the successful implementation of an ambitious retrofit program to upgrade to UV LED curing systems across - [INX International Completes Investment in AssetWatch](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/inx-international-completes-investment-in-assetwatch/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX International Ink Co. INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, has completed a venture capital investment in AssetWatch, a leading condition monitoring and predictive maintenance organization based in Columbus, Ohio. INX participated in AssetWatch’s $40M Series B round of financing which was led by Wellington Management. AssetWatch represents the - [Roland DGA Announces Key Sales Department Personnel Changes](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/roland-dga-announces-key-sales-department-personnel-changes/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA. Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, California, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, dental mills and other advanced digital technologies, has announced several important personnel changes within its sales department. Mike Renna, who previously served as a Roland DGA Regional Sales Manager, has - [GARDCO Introduces New coatmaster® Flex WFT Gauge](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/new-coatmaster-flex-wft-gauge-introduced-by-gardco/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GARDCO. Paul N. Gardner USA (GARDCO), Columbia, Maryland, worldwide distributors, producers and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings and related industries, announced the new coatmaster® Flex non-contact wet film thickness gauge. The coatmaster® Flex is the most advanced measurement gauge for non-contact wet film - [Gigahertz-Optik Inc. Opens Calibration Facility](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/gigahertz-optik-inc-opens-calibration-facility/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Gigahertz-Optik. Gigahertz-Optik GmbH, Amesbury, Massachusetts, has set-up its own optical radiation calibration lab at its facility in Amesbury, MA. The US office now offers calibration services for certain Gigahertz-Optik light measurement instrumentation. Presently calibration is limited to the most commonly ordered hand-held spectroradiometers used in LED photometry and colorimetry, flicker - [RadTech 2025 Expo & Conference Fills 90% of the Exhibit Space](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/radtech-2025-expo-conference-fills-90-of-the-exhibit-space/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, has sold almost 90% of the exhibit space for the RadTech 2025 UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference, taking place May 18-21, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Companies and individuals interested in exhibiting should reserve a space - [IST America Expands Sales Team with the Addition of James Geren](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/ist-america-expands-sales-team-with-the-addition-of-james-geren/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST America. IST America (ISTA), Shorewood, Illinois, a global leader in UV and LED light curing technology, is pleased to announce the addition of James Geren as a Technical Sales Representative. With over 18 years of experience in the flooring industry, Geren brings a wealth of knowledge in manufacturing - [In Memoriam: Ken Vessey](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2025/in-memoriam-ken-vessey/) - By Callie Higgins, NIST and RadTech PAMA Committee Chair It is with a heavy heart that we begin this new year remembering the incredible legacy of one of the photopolymer additive manufacturing community’s most cherished and impactful members, Ken Vessey. Ken was not just a colleague; he was a friend, a mentor and a voice - [INX Supports Ways to Connect at PRINT UV Conference](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/inx-supports-ways-to-connect-at-print-uv-conference/) - Press release submitted by INX. INX International, Schaumburg, Illinois, the third largest producer of inks and coatings in North America, with its full range of products and a delegation of representatives, will support the PRINT UV Conference when it returns for its 16th year, March 10-12 at the Encore by Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. - [RadTech Shares Key Takeaways from the 2025 Winter Meeting](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/radtech-shares-key-takeaways-from-the-2025-winter-meeting/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV+EB) technologies, has shared key takeaways from the 2025 Winter Meeting which was held in Tampa in January. There were two days of insightful discussions covering regulatory updates, market trends, sustainability initiatives and emerging technologies in UV/EB - [Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance Announces New Leadership, Activities](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/photopolymer-additive-manufacturing-alliance-announces-new-leadership-activities/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) is delighted to announce that Vince Anewenter, Director of the Rapid Prototyping Consortium at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), has assumed the position of Chair of the PAMA Executive Advisory Board. In addition, Dr. Callie Higgins, Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) AM Coordinator - [An Open Letter to the UV Industry](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/an-open-letter-to-the-uv-industry/) - Note from the Editor: David Harbourne is the head of Harbourne Consulting Services LLC and a former president of the RadTech board of directors. This letter was submitted to UV+EB Technology as an open letter to the industry. Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to Various Journals Today, there exists a “decarbonization” and “net - [Roland DGA Corporation Appoints Dan Burmeister as New President](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/roland-dga-corporation-appoints-dan-burmeister-as-new-president/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA. Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, dental mills and other advanced digital technologies, has appointed Dan Burmeister as its new president. Burmeister, a print industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, replaces Amado Lara, who will - [Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025 Requests Abstract Submissions](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/photopolymerization-fundamentals-2025-requests-abstract-submissions/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the trade association for UV+EB technology, is excited to invite you to submit an abstract for Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025, which will be held from September 16 to 19, 2025, at the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. This conference will bring together academic and - [Hönle Business Unit Curing Will Present Its Systems at the European Coatings Show 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/honle-business-unit-curing-will-present-its-systems-at-the-european-coatings-show-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hönle. Hönle Business Unit Curing, Gilching, Germany, a UV specialist and supplier of industrial UV technology, will present its curing and drying systems at the European Coatings Show 2025, showcasing solutions for use in laboratories and production environments. As a solutions partner for the coatings industry, Hönle offers customized - [The Entire Spectrum for Curing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/the-entire-spectrum-for-curing-2/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hönle group. The Hönle Business Unit Curing, Gilching, Germany, will showcase LED-UV and UV curing systems, as well as IR/hot air dryers for digital printing at the Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025. The drying specialists offer tailor-made solutions for every printing application, ensuring process reliability and top-notch product quality. For decades, - [Mitsubishi Announces Termination of Proposed Petrochemical Plant in Louisiana](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/mitsubishi-announces-termination-of-proposed-petrochemical-plant-in-louisiana/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, a consolidated subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, announced that it has resolved to terminate consideration of a new methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer plant in Geismar, Louisiana. Many of the reasons the company cited for doing so were first detailed in IEEFA’s July 2024 - [IGM Resins is Leading the Way in Sustainable TPO Alternatives for the Future of Energy Curing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/igm-resins-is-leading-the-way-in-sustainable-tpo-alternatives-for-the-future-of-energy-curing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IGM Resins. IGM Resins, Waalwijk, Netherlands, a global provider of energy curing raw material solutions, works diligently to prioritize the safety of chemicals and to ensure that their products comply with regional and international legislation, promoting safer usage across all applications. This commitment reflects their responsibility to their customers, - [GEW Partners with CNI as an Official Distributor in the Czech Republic and Slovakia](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2025/gew-partners-with-cni-for-czech-republic-and-slovakia/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, a designer, manufacturer and installer of UV and LED curing systems for industrial coating and printing applications, has announced the appointment of CNI Tisk servis spol. s r.o. as its official distributor for Label and Narrow Web business in the Czech Republic - [Gigahertz-Optik Announces Cylindrical UV Irradiance Detector Series](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/gigahertz-optik-announces-cylindrical-uv-irradiance-detector-series/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Gighertz-Optik. Gigahertz-Optik, Amesbury, Massachusetts, a manufacturer of innovative UV-VIS-NIR optical radiation measurement instrumentation for specification critical industrial, medical and research applications, introduced a line of UV cylindrical irradiance detectors for the measurement of effective cylindrical ultraviolet irradiance applied in UV curing and UVC germicidal applications whether lamp or LED based - [Hönle Presents Tailor-Made UV Curing for Converting Applications](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/honle-presents-tailor-made-uv-curing-for-converting-applications/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hönle. The Hönle Business Unit Curing, Gilching, Germany, a leading supplier of industrial UV technology, will showcase UV and LED-UV curing systems for a wide range of converting applications at ICE Europe 2025. The UV specialist Hönle will present a selection from its extensive portfolio of UV and LED-UV curing - [DELO Introduces New Transparent High-Performance Adhesive for Modern Headlight Designs](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/delo-introduces-new-transparent-high-performance-adhesive-for-modern-headlight-designs/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, a leading manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials as well as adhesive dispensing and curing technology, has developed a new transparent active alignment adhesive. DELO PHOTOBOND OB4210 is characterized by its yellowing stability at high temperatures and is highly resistant to temperature - [Registration is Open for RadTech 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/registration-is-open-for-radtech-2025/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, has announced that registration is officially open for RadTech 2025, the UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition, taking place May 18-21, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA. With a spotlight on sustainability, reindustrialization and the evolving role of - [Top 5 Articles from UV+EB Technology Magazine](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/top-5-articles-from-uveb-technology-magazine/) - While work on the first issue of 2025 is well underway, we paused to see which UV+EB Technology articles from 2024 caught the eyes of our readers. The following stories were the top reads from 2024 for visitors to the website. 1. UV-Curable Wood Coatings: Answering the Industry’s Questions UV-Curable Wood Coatings: Answering the Industry’s - [GARDCO Announces Their New Byko-Visc CP Cone and Plate Viscometers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/gardco-announces-their-new-byko-visc-cp-cone-and-plate-viscometers/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GARDCO. Paul N. Gardner Company (GARDCO), Columbia, Maryland, worldwide distributors, producers and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings and related industries, is announcing the New byko-visc CP Cone & Plate Viscometers. These new models, designed and manufactured by BYK-Gardner USA, will include both high-temperature - [The Call for Papers for the RadTech Europe Conference 2025 is Open](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/the-call-for-papers-for-the-radtech-europe-conference-2025-is-open/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, has announced that the call for papers for the Europe Conference 2025 is open! The conference will take place on October 27-29, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland, and RadTech invites you to submit your latest research and developments in the field of UV/EB curing. The - [In Memory of Hans Ulland, Founder of Air Motion Systems](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/in-memory-of-hans-ulland-founder-of-air-motion-systems/) - Hans Lorenz Ulland, aged 56, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on November 8, 2024. Born on October 29, 1968, in Nashville, TN, Hans was the son of Richard and Mary Ulland (Kaasa). Raised in Rochester, MN, he graduated from John Marshall High School in 1987 and pursued degrees in Philosophy and English at Luther - [LG Chem and Reifenhäuser Agree to Collaborate on Establishing Competitive MDO PE Films for Sustainable Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/lg-chem-and-reifenhauser-agree-to-collaborate-on-establishing-competitive-mdo-pe-films-for-sustainable-packaging/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LG Chem and Reifenhäuser. LG Chem, Seoul, Korea, a leading global chemical company and the extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser, Troisdorf, Germany, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), confirming further extensive cooperation. The aim is to further develop and market competitive Machine Direction Oriented (MDO)-PE blown films and flat - [Michelman Appoints Wilma Beaty as Chief Human Resources Officer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/michelman-appoints-wilma-beaty-as-chief-human-resources-officer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Michelman. Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry, announced the appointment of Wilma Beaty as the company's new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Wilma will lead Michelman's global HR operations, driving the company's people engagement, organizational design and culture initiatives as - [LG Chem and ExxonMobil Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Lithium Offtake](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/lg-chem-and-exxonmobil-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-lithium-offtake/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LG Chem and Exxon Mobil. LG Chem (Seoul, South Korea) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (Spring, Texas) have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a multiyear offtake agreement for up to 100,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate. The lithium will be supplied from ExxonMobil’s planned project in the - [Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation Breaks Ground on Lithium-ion Battery Separator Plant](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/asahi-kasei-battery-separator-corporation-breaks-ground-on-lithium-ion-battery-separator-plant-in-the-niagara-region/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation. Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation, Düsseldorf, Germany, marked a significant step in its commitment to supporting the North American electric vehicle (EV) market by breaking ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. The plant is expected to - [INX Introduces INXhrc RC Expansion for Rigid Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/inx-introduces-inxhrc-rc-expansion-for-rigid-packaging/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX. INX International, Schaumburg, Illinois, the third largest producer of inks in North America, announced a brand extension for INXhrc(TM) RC natural-based inks: a new UV/LED dual cure low migration formulation for plastic and foam-based packaging joins the tried-and-true UV curable formulation. Both offer a series of operational, regulatory, - [DELO's New Retraction Valve Bridges the Gap Between High-End and Entry-Level Direct Dispensing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/delos-new-retraction-valve-bridges-the-gap-between-high-end-and-entry-level-direct-dispensing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, a leading manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials as well as adhesive dispensing and curing technology, introduced a new retraction valve to its lineup of adhesive dispensing systems. DELO-DOT RE fills a once vacant space in its equipment portfolio, bringing much of the - [RadTech Announces Phase One of the Technical Program for 2025 Expo & Conference](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-announces-phase-one-of-the-technical-program-for-2025-expo-conference/) - RadTech is excited to announce Phase One of the Technical Program for the 2025 RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference, May 18–21, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. This must-attend event will showcase how UV+EB technology drives innovation through Durability, Optimization, Growth and Efficiency, creating transformative solutions for modern manufacturing. Explore the Program The diverse lineup of - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/regulatory-news-5/) - Automotive Coatings Rule Phases Out tBAc and PCBFT, Adds Regulatory Burdens Rule 1151 – Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-assembly Line Coating Operations aims to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, toxic air contaminants, stratospheric ozone-depleting compounds and global-warming compound emissions from automotive coating applications performed on non-assembly line motor vehicles, mobile equipment and associated - [ACTEGA Unveils ACTExact® ShrinkFlex UV Inks for Shrink Sleeves at Expografica 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/actega-unveils-actexact-shrinkflex-uv-inks-for-shrink-sleeves-at-expografica-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ACTEGA. ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, showcased its extensive product portfolio of innovative and sustainable solutions for the labels and packaging industries at Expografica 2024 (12-15 November 2024). It also launched its new ACT Exact® ShrinkFlex - [Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/excelitas-technologies-announces-consolidation-plans-to-strengthen-noblelight-operations-in-germany/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas Technologies. Excelitas Technologies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies, acquired Noblelight® from Heraeus in January 2024 and is moving swiftly to optimize operations and efficiencies. By the end of 2027, the four production facilities dedicated to the development and manufacturing of Noblelight products currently located - [INX Group Limited Acquires Coatings & Adhesives Corporation, Launches INX International Coatings and Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/inx-group-limited-acquires-coatings-adhesives-corporation-launches-inx-international-coatings-and-adhesives/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX Group Limited The INX Group Limited, Schaumburg, Illinois, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata INX, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A), a leading player in the coatings industry in North America, particularly known for its specialty products. The newly formed entity, - [RadTech Annual Winter Meeting 2025 Scheduled for January 27-28](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-annual-winter-meeting-2025-scheduled-for-january-27-28/) - January 27-28, 2025 - The Westin Tampa Waterside - Tampa, FL Please join RadTech in Tampa for the 2025 RadTech Annual Winter Meeting. RadTech is planning exciting meetings and continuing new initiatives in the Coil, Battery, Sustainability, EHS, Transportation and Printing & Packaging groups. Registration & Meeting Details The Group Rate at the hotel is - [IGT to Represent GEW in Tunisia and Algeria](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/igt-to-represent-gew-in-tunisia-and-algeria/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW, Crawley, United Kingdom, globally renowned for the design, manufacture and installation of UV & LED curing systems for industrial coating and printing applications, has announced a further addition to its worldwide network of distributors, with the appointment of Tunis-based company Industry General Trading (IGT). With immediate effect, - [Hönle Group in the Americas Appoints Chris Davis as Director of Sales Americas](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/honle-group-in-the-americas-appoints-chris-davis-as-director-of-sales-americas/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hönle. Hönle, Gilching, Germany and Sugar Grove, Illinois, a leading provider of industrial UV/LED-UV Curing & Disinfection and IR/Hot-Air Drying equipment as well as UV measurement technology, has named Chris Davis as director of sales Americas. Chris brings more than 25 years of commercial and executive experience in the - [ACTEGA Welcomes Stuart Hayes as New Managing Director for North America](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/actega-welcomes-stuart-hayes-as-new-managing-director-for-north-america/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ACTEGA. ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced the appointment of Stuart Hayes as the new Managing Director for ACTEGA North America. Stuart Hayes brings over 25 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry, having - [From Pandemics to Pedicures: NIST Rebuilds World-Class UV Calibration System](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/from-pandemics-to-pedicures-nist-rebuilds-world-class-uv-calibration-system/) - Press release submitted on behalf of NIST. NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland, has updated its UV calibration facility, bringing world-class service to customers across the country. Ultraviolet (UV) light may seem like an invisible hero, quietly disinfecting our hospitals, curing our nail polish and killing pathogens in our water. But how can we be sure it’s being - [DELO Introduces UV-approach for Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/delo-introduces-uv-approach-for-fan-out-wafer-level-packaging/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, a leading manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials as well as adhesive dispensing and curing technology, has developed a new approach for fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP). Its feasibility study shows: With the use of UV-curable molding materials instead of heat curing ones, - [UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman Introduce a New Generation of Structures for High Performance, Recyclable Paper Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/upm-specialty-papers-and-michelman-introduce-a-new-generation-of-structures-for-high-performance-recyclable-paper-packaging/) - Press release submitted on behalf of UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman. UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, have co-created three cutting edge solutions that are designed to allow brand owners to replace multi-material, non-recyclable packaging with paper-based alternatives that meet their requirements for food contact and recyclability. “UPM's papers provide a perfect foundation for - [RadTech Degradable Materials Task Force Announces the 2025 UV+EB Degradability Challenge: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for a Cleaner Future](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-degradable-materials-task-force-announces-the-2025-uveb-degradability-challenge-pioneering-sustainable-solutions-for-a-cleaner-future/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. The RadTech Degradable Materials Task Force is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 UV+EB Degradability Challenge. With only 9% of the world’s plastic waste being recycled, there is an urgent need for new materials designed to degrade safely and efficiently at the end of their lifecycle. - [PAMA: Formulating Urethane Acrylate Oligomers for Tough 3D-Printing Materials, Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/pama-formulating-urethane-acrylate-oligomers-for-tough-3d-printing-materials-part-2/) - 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 mechanical - [If the Shoe Fits… Thank UV, Not Cinderella](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/if-the-shoe-fits-thank-uv-not-cinderella/) - The proverb “if the shoe fits” first appeared as “if the cap fits” in a poem by Daniel Defoe in 1705. The expression evolved by the late 18th century and eventually became associated with the glass slipper in the fairy tale, “Cinderella.” Cinderella is a fairy tale with a happy, predictable ending. This column is - [Gigahertz-Optik Introduces New UV and IR LED Testers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/gigahertz-optik-introduces-new-uv-and-ir-led-testers/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Gigahertz-Optik. Gigahertz-Optik, Amesbury, Massachusetts, introduced two new versions of its highly successful BTS256-LED Tester. These compact portable ‘BiTec Sensor’ spectral radiant power measurement devices focus on single UV or IR LEDs. As with the now standard BTS256-LED Tester for photometric, colorimetric and spectral radiometric testing in the visible spectral - [IGM Resins Keeps Focus on Customer with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/igm-resins-keeps-focus-on-customer-with-sap-s-4hana-public-cloud/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IGM Resins. IGM Resins, Waalwijk, Netherlands, a global provider of energy curing raw material solutions, has completed the migration to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud for the United States and Europe, with Asia and Brazil to follow. For growth, you need satisfied customers. “The focus should be entirely on the - [DataPhysics Instruments Launches the Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/dataphysics-instruments-launches-the-portable-contact-angle-goniometer-pca-200/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DataPhysics. DataPhysics Instruments, Filderstadt, Germany, producing laboratory measuring devices used to analyze surfaces, has expanded its product portfolio with the Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200. The PCA 200 is a compact, self-contained measuring device that determines contact angles and surface energy at the touch of a button. 'The - [LG Chem Opens CS Center to Cover North American Region](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/lg-chem-opens-cs-center-to-cover-north-american-region/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LG Chem. LG Chem, Seoul, Korea, a leading global chemical company in the areas of petrochemicals, advanced materials and life sciences, announced today that it has inaugurated a new customer solution (CS) center dedicated to providing personalized support to its customers across North America. Located in the city of - [RUCOINX to Showcase Glass and Ceramic Decoration Solutions at glasstec 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/rucoinx-to-showcase-glass-and-ceramic-decoration-solutions-at-glasstec-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RUCOINX. RUCOINX, Schaumburg, Illinois, will focus on screen printing inks at glasstec 2024 when it exhibits the 937LED series for LED drying, and the T28 series of universal solvent-based inks for pad printing. The event for glass production, processing and products is being held October 22-25 at the Dusseldorf - [Sun Chemical’s Dr. Mohammad Farahat Receives NAPIM’s Printing Ink Pioneer Award](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/sun-chemicals-dr-mohammad-farahat-receives-napims-printing-ink-pioneer-award/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Sun Chemical. Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, has announced that Dr. Mohammad Farahat, Director of Sun Chemical’s Novel Device Laboratory, received the 2024 National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers’ (NAPIM) Printing Ink Pioneer Award. Considered one of the most prestigious honors in the ink manufacturing industry, the Printing Ink Pioneer - [RadTech Announces a New Team Member to Drive Industry Growth and Global Engagement](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-announces-a-new-team-member-to-drive-industry-growth-and-global-engagement/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV+EB) technologies, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Perri Katzman, Ph.D. to its operations team. Dr. Katzman was brought aboard to increase participation and global awareness of RadTech’s forthcoming conferences and events. She will play - [Top 5 Thoughts on Implementing AI in Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2024/top-5-thoughts-on-implementing-ai-in-manufacturing/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV Solutions Artificial intelligence is on the rise, again. The discipline began in the 1950s but fell out of favor in the 1970s. In the 1980s, AI became popular again, with expert systems that contained comprehensive knowledge for fields like law and medicine. Once more, however, AI fell out of favor. - [The Beauty of Dazzling Print: Cast and Cure Adds Sparkle](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/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 deployment - [RadTech Recognizes 2024 Sustainability Award Winners](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/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 savings, CO2 reductions, minimized - [Registration is Now Open for RadTech 2025](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/registration-is-now-open-for-radtech-2025/) - Registration is officially open for RadTech 2025, the UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition, taking place May 18-21, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA. With a spotlight on sustainability, reindustrialization and the evolving role of manufacturing, RadTech 2025 promises to be a pivotal event for professionals across multiple industries. - [UV Specialist Hönle Repositions Itself](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/uv-specialist-honle-repositions-itself/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hönle group. Dr. Hönle AG. Gilching, Germany, has stood for nearly 50 years, for high-end UV technology, developed and produced primarily at the group’s headquarters in Gilching near Munich. The Hönle Group comprises 16 subsidiaries. Their products are used worldwide in various markets and diverse manufacturing processes. At drupa - [Wikoff Color Welcomes Maryann Gallivan to Board of Directors](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/wikoff-color-welcomes-maryann-gallivan-to-board-of-directors/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff. Wikoff Color Corporation, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a provider of high-quality inks and coatings for the printing and packaging industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maryann Gallivan, President and CEO Tunnell Consulting, to its Board of Directors. With over 25 years of consulting experience in Life - [Gigahertz-Optik Introduces New UV Spectroradiometer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/gigahertz-optik-introduces-new-uv-spectroradiometer/) - Press release written by UV+EB Technology and submitted on behalf of Gighertz-Optik. Gigahertz-Optik, Amesbury, Massachusetts, introduced a new UV spectroradiometer, the CSS-45-UV, a compact and cost-effective spectral UV sensor for conventional lighting, UV LEDs and other UV sources. From UV LED measurement to industrial UV monitoring, the CSS-45-UV is designed to meet diverse application needs - [A Conversation with Paul Elias, Miwon](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/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 - [Additive Manufacturing Conference Review](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/additive-manufacturing-conference-review/) - This is a new column focused on applications of UV and EB technology in additive manufacturing (AM). Conference reviews, developments in materials, print technologies, post-processing, sustainability and other topics of interest will be reviewed in forthcoming issues. The first subject for the column is a review of the Rapid+TCT Conference, organized by the Society of - [DELO Introduces New Microelectronics Adhesive for Ultra-Fine Structures](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/delo-introduces-new-microelectronics-adhesive-for-ultra-fine-structures/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. Delo, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, a leading manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials as well as adhesive dispensing and curing technology, has developed a new adhesive that can be used to create ultra-fine structures within seconds. DELO DUALBOND EG4797 thus creates new possibilities in heterogeneous integration and - [Pyran Moves Closer to Commercialization with Recent $3M Investment from Kowa](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/pyran-moves-closer-to-commercialization-with-recent-3m-investment-from-kowa/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Pyran. Pyran Inc., Madison, Wisconsin and New York, New York, a growing company that makes 1,5-pentanediol (PDO) – a critical ingredient that enhances the performance of everyday materials, such as paints, coatings, adhesives and more - continued its trajectory toward building a world-scale commercial plant for PDO after closing - [Marktech Releases New Low Capacitance, High-Speed Silicon Photodiodes – 3X Response Speed](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/marktech-releases-new-low-capacitance-high-speed-silicon-photodiodes-3x-response-speed/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Marktech Optoelectronics. Marktech Optoelectronics, Latham, New York, delivering advanced light emission and detection solutions across a broad spectral range from UVC to MWIR, has released the new Series 4 silicon photodiodes that have triple the response speed (25 ns vs. 80 ns) compared to the current Series 4 PDs - [Jeff McManus Appointed Senior VP of Americas at allnex](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/jeff-mcmanus-appointed-senior-vp-of-americas-at-allnex/) - Press release submitted on behalf of allnex. Allnex, Alpharetta, Georgia, a global leader in industrial coating resins and additives, has appointed Jeff McManus Senior VP of Americas at allnex. Jeff has an excellent background in strategic business development and leadership. With an impressive 18-year career at Clariant in various leadership roles, Jeff has proven his - [EIT 2.0 announces Darrin Leonhardt as Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Engineering](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/eit-2-0-announces-darrin-leonhardt-as-chief-innovation-officer-and-head-of-engineering/) - Press release submitted on behalf of EIT 2.0. EIT 2.0, Leesburg, Virginia, a leader in industrial curing, has announced Dr. Darrin Leonhardt as the Chief Innovation Officer and head of engineering. Darrin has over 20 years of experience in product development, innovation management and IP development and extensive knowledge in semiconductor devices, optics and electronics. - [EIT 2.0 Develops “Take 5” Presentations and Product Tutorials](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/eit-2-0-develops-take-5-presentations-and-product-tutorials/) - Press release submitted on behalf of EIT 2.0. EIT 2.0, Leesburg, Virginia, a leader in industrial curing, has developed the first round of EIT 2.0 "Take 5" presentations. The "Take 5" are presentations covering UV related topics that are completed in 5 minutes or less with 5 slides or less. The initial “Take 5” topics include: - [RadTech 2025 Sells Almost 50% of the Exhibit Space](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-2025-sells-almost-50-of-the-exhibit-space/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV+EB) technologies, has almost sold 50% of the exhibit space for RadTech 2025 UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference, taking place May 18-21, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA. If you - [RadTech 2025 Exhibit Sales are Open](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-2025-exhibit-sales-are-open/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, the Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV+EB) technologies, is planning a “Spirit Halloween” style takeover of the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center for RadTech 2025 taking place May 18-21, 2025. For one week only, people will have the chance to see all - [PRINTING United Expo Show Highlights Unveiled as Registration and Hotel Figures Trend Ahead for the 2024 Event](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/printing-united-expo-show-highlights-unveiled-as-registration-and-hotel-figures-trend-ahead-for-the-2024-event/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PRINTING United Alliance. PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, VA, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is excited to announce that PRINTING United Expo 2024 registration across market segments, and hotel bookings for the event, are trending ahead last year’s impressive figures. Taking place September - [Excelitas Technologies Publishes 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Update](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/excelitas-technologies-publishes-2023-environmental-social-and-governance-report-update/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas Technologies Corp. Excelitas Technologies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the leading the leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor, aerospace and defense end markets, published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Update – Leveraging the - [Receive a Free PRINTING United Expo 2024 Registration](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/receive-a-free-printing-united-expo-2024-registration/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PRINTING United Expo. The PRINTING United Expo 2024 will be held on September 10-12, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This innovative and comprehensive printing event brings the entire printing industry together under one roof. Printing United Expo represents each community within the printing - [EFI Announces New Wide Format Pro+ Series Printers and High-Performance ProGraphics+ Series Inks](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/efi-announces-new-wide-format-pro-series-printers-and-high-performance-prographics-series-inks/) - Press release submitted on behalf of EFI. Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), Londonderry, New Hampshire, a global technology company leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging, announced the availability of two more next-generation printers in its Wide Format Pro Series portfolio. The EFI Pro 16h+ and the EFI Pro 30f+ printers feature more - [Sun Chemical to Highlight Leading Printing Solutions at PRINTING United Expo 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/sun-chemical-to-highlight-leading-printing-solutions-at-printing-united-expo-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Sun Chemical. Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries will showcase its comprehensive portfolio for wide format print applications at this year's PRINTING United Expo, September 10-12, - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/regulatory-news-4/) - Chemical Data Reporting Deadline – September 30, 2024 TSCA’s Chemical Data Reporting Deadline is rapidly approaching. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) stipulates that manufacturers and importers must submit chemical information to the US Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) requirements, which occurs every four years. The submission must be completed - [UV Curable Coatings Market Poised to Surpass USD 12.2 Billion by 2032: Trends, Growth Drivers and Future Prospects](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2024/uv-curable-coatings-market-poised-to-surpass-usd-12-2-billion-by-2032-trends-growth-drivers-and-future-prospects/) - The UV curable coatings market is projected to reach a staggering USD 12.2 billion by 2032, driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly, durable and efficient coating solutions. Ultraviolet (UV) curable coatings are a type of protective coating that cures or dries upon exposure to UV light, offering a fast, efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to - [Billy Adams Promoted to Vice President, Operations at GEW Inc.](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/billy-adams-promoted-to-vice-president-operations-at-gew-inc/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW Inc. GEW Inc., Crawley, United Kingdom, globally renowned for the design, manufacture and installation of UV & LED curing systems for industrial coating and printing applications, has promoted Billy Adams to Vice President, Operations at GEW Inc. and joins GEW’s Senior Management team with immediate effect. Adams has diligently - [Labelexpo Americas 2024 Unveils One-Day Conference Program](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/labelexpo-americas-2024-unveils-one-day-conference-program/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Labelexpo. Labelexpo Global Series has announced a new one-day conference program for this year’s Labelexpo Americas, the Americas’ largest label and package printing technology trade show. The show takes place between 10-12 September at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The one-day conference program, taking place - [DELO Presents Adhesive for Bonding Voice Coil Motors in Smartphone Camera Assemblies](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/delo-presents-adhesive-for-bonding-voice-coil-motors-in-smartphone-camera-assemblies/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. Delo, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, Massachusetts, a leading manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials as well as adhesive dispensing and curing technology, presents DELO DUALBOND LT2221 as a universal adhesive for the over 50 bonding tasks in voice coil motors manufacturing. Voice coil motors (VCMs) have been an - [GEW (EC) Limited](https://uvebtech.com/video-vault/2018/gew-ec-limited/) - etic.a was founded in 2009 by Gianni Olivieri and his wife Patrizia. The company has grown steadily and now employs around 35 people. etic.a, driven by its guiding mantra ‘the customer is first.’, serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, food, wine, spirits, cosmetics, home and personal care. The company stays at the forefront - [Mimaki USA Introduces JFX200-1213 EX Medium Format UV-LED Flatbed Printer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/mimaki-usa-introduces-jfx200-1213-ex-medium-format-uv-led-flatbed-printer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Mimaki. Mimaki USA, Suwanee, Georgia, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, announced the JFX200-1213 EX medium format UV-LED flatbed printer. This model is a significant addition to the JFX Series, enabling businesses to expand their production capabilities without requiring the space of a traditional wide-format printer. Big impact, - [UV LED Curing – The Countermeasure to the Expanding Energy Crisis](https://uvebtech.com/webinar/2023/uv-led-curing-the-countermeasure-to-the-expanding-energy-crisis/) - Jennifer Heathcote of GEW (EC) Limited The rapid retirement of thermal generating plants such as coal and nuclear coupled with increasing demand for electricity is not offset by previously installed or planned future additions of renewable generation. This is compounded by the lack of both transmission lines and transformers needed to connect new solar and wind - [Allied PhotoChemical: Improved Sustainability and ROI with UV Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/webinar/2021/allied-photochemical-improved-sustainability-and-roi-with-uv-coatings/) - [Global Initiatives Driving Sustainability Policy and the Growth of UV, LED and EB Curing](https://uvebtech.com/webinar/2024/global-initiatives-driving-sustainability-policy-and-the-growth-of-uv-led-and-eb-curing/) - Presenter: Jennifer Heathcote, VP Business Development, GEW This webinar provides historical context on the evolution of sustainability policy that led to Net Zero, Scope Emissions, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Environmental Social Governance (ESG). Globally, companies are being evaluated on their use of hydrocarbons and encouraged to move to all-electric manufacturing processes. Learn how - [Industry Chat: Sun Chemical](https://uvebtech.com/webinar/2024/industry-chat-sun-chemical/) - Industry Chat with Jeff Peterson, UV+EB Technology, and Derrick Hemmings, Sun Chemical. - [DCP Test Station for UV LED Radiant Power Measurement](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/dcp-test-station-for-uv-led-radiant-power-measurement/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Gigahertz-Optik and Vektrex. Gigahertz-Optik, Amesbury, Massachusetts, and Vektrex, San Diego, California, have collaborated on a joint instrumentation for a Differential Continuous Pulse (DCP) test station. The DCP test station includes Gigahertz-Optik's TV-UV10 fluorescence-free Integrating Sphere Spectroradiometer and Vektrex's pulsed SMU Source/Measure Unit with the DCP method of measurement implemented - [Keyland Polymer Material Sciences Appoints Andrew Walton to Vice President](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/keyland-polymer-material-sciences-appoints-andrew-walton-to-vice-president/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Keyland Polymer Material Sciences. Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, Cleveland, Ohio, a global leader in UV curable solid resin and powder coatings, appoints Andrew Walton to Vice President effective immediately. Walton will manage all business operations of Keyland Polymer UV Powder, Keyland Polymer UV Systems and DVUV Wood Powder Coating. - [UV+EB RadTech 2025 Call for Papers is Open](https://uvebtech.com/uncategorized/2024/uveb-radtech-call-for-papers-is-open/) - Press release submitted on behalf of UV+EB and RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, has announced that the Call for Papers is open for the RadTech 2025 UV+EB Technology Conference, which will take place from May 18-21, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This premier event focused on Sustainable Manufacturing - [Low Extractable Biocompatible UV Adhesives for Wearable Devices](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/low-extractable-biocompatible-uv-adhesives-for-wearable-devices/) - By Samantha Leap, research scientist, Chemence, Inc. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) quickly are gaining popularity with an estimated 2 million patients due to their ease of use. This two-week wear[able] device allows patients to automatically check glucose levels via their phone without the need to prick their fingers multiple times a day. While this technology - [Insights into the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Climate-Related Disclosures Rule](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/insights-into-the-us-securities-and-exchange-commissions-climate-related-disclosures-rule/) - By Jennifer Heathcote, vice president, Business Development, GEW (EC) Limited On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3–2 to adopt The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. The rule requires all entities registered with the SEC to disclose climate-related information. It was proposed in March 2022 and was - [Formulating Urethane Acrylate Oligomers for Tough 3D-Printing Materials, Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/formulating-urethane-acrylate-oligomers-for-tough-3d-printing-materials-part-1/) - By Brian Dillman, IGM Resins The shift from rapid prototyping to durable good manufacture via 3D printing (3DP) steadily has increased the performance demands of the resins used in 3DP. Herein experimental data for the cured properties of formulations based on urethane acrylate oligomers is shown. Tensile mechanical properties, glass transition temperature and cure-induced shrinkage - [RadTech 2024 Returns to Orlando, RadLaunch Class of 2024 Announced](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/radtech-2024-returns-to-orlando-radlaunch-class-of-2024-announced/) - The RadTech 2024 Conference and Exhibition returned to Orlando, Florida from May 20-22. Held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, more than 75 exhibitors were present at the world’s largest event dedicated to the educational, technical and scientific advancement of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies. Attendance was up 20% over the past two events - [RadTech Announces Degradable Materials Task Force Meeting](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-announces-degradable-materials-task-force-meeting/) - Press release published on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, has announced the details regarding the Degradable Materials Task Force Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2024, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Eastern Time). Kelly Williams, Managing Director at Earthfirst Films Laminations Division and a thought leader in sustainable packaging has been - [BW Converting’s PCMC and Baldwin Put Precision, Control and Speed at Forefront at Labelexpo Americas 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/bw-convertings-pcmc-and-baldwin-put-precision-control-and-speed-at-forefront-at-labelexpo-americas-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of BW Converting. BW Converting, Green Bay, Wisconsin, a print and packaging company, and the brands Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Baldwin Technology deliver comprehensive end-to-end technology to address label converters' most pressing challenges. Leading the PCMC lineup, the ION hybrid press blends the efficiency of flexographic printing with - [GEW to Launch Next Generation LED Systems at Labelexpo Americas 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/gew-to-launch-next-generation-led-systems-at-labelexpo-americas-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, a curing systems manufacturer, will introduce two new high-performance LED products at Labelexpo Americas 2024, adding to the company’s already diverse product portfolio. AeroLED2 will be launched as a refined successor to GEW’s air-cooled AeroLED UV curing system, while LeoLED2 takes LED - [ACTEGA to Put Sustainability at the Forefront of Labelexpo Americas with New Product Launch and Latest Sustainable Solutions](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2024/actega-to-put-sustainability-at-the-forefront-of-labelexpo-americas-with-new-product-launch-and-latest-sustainable-solutions/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ACTEGA. ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, will be showcasing its latest sustainable solutions for the labels and packaging industries at Labelexpo Americas (Hall A, Booth 711). ACTEGA will be launching its new ACTKote UV wash-off primer, developed - [Nazdar Ink Technologies Announces Their New and Improved 706V2 and 708V2 Series UV-LED Curing Inks for Mimaki®](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/nazdar-ink-technologies-has-announced-their-new-and-improved-706v2-and-708v2-series-uv-led-curing-inks-for-mimaki/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Nazdar. Nazdar Inks, Shawnee, KS, is a leading ink manufacturer and distributor of printing equipment and supplies for the specialty graphic market. Since 1922, Nazdar has partnered with printers and manufacturers worldwide to provide innovative Inkjet, Screen Printing, and Flexographic products and services. The company has announced their new - [bdtronic and Hönle Team Up for the Optimal Manufacturing Process Using the CPIG Method](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/bdtronic-and-honle-teamed-up-for-the-optimal-manufacturing-process-using-the-cpig-method/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Hönle and bdtronic. Hönle, Gilching, Germany, a supplier of industrial UV technology and bdtronic, Weikersheim, Germany, a system manufacturer for dispensing, have teamed up for the optimal manufacturing CIPG process with the goal of developing a flawless process solution for dispensing and curing liquid gaskets for cell module controllers. Battery - [Sun Chemical to Highlight Sustainable Solutions During Labelexpo Americas 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/sun-chemical-to-highlight-sustainable-solutions-during-labelexpo-americas-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of SunChemical. SunChemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Using the theme ‘Labels Transform,’ Sun Chemical will showcase its full portfolio of innovative sustainable solutions for the flexible - [Leading Asian Steel Manufacturer Implements Curing System with adphos Technology](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/leading-asian-steel-manufacturer-implements-curing-system-with-adphos-technology/) - Press release submitted on behalf of adphos. Adphos, Bruckmuehl, Germany, a company focused on the development of adphosNIR® technology which dramatically reduces the time and space required for thermal processes and provides quantum leaps forward in efficiencies for its global customers, proudly announces that its revolutionary aLITE® drying and curing technology has been chosen by - [IST America to Showcase Curing Innovations at Printing United Expo](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-america-to-showcase-curing-innovations-at-printing-united-expo/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST America. IST America, Shorewood, Illinois, the global leader in premium UV and LED light curing systems, will exhibit at Booth C3083 during the upcoming PrintingUnited Expo in Las Vegas from September 10 - 12, 2024. The Printing United Expo is renowned as one of the most influential events - [R&D Coatings® Announces Name Change to RDC Coatings™](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/rd-coatings-announces-name-change-to-rdc-coatings/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RDC Coatings. R&D Coatings, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, a leading provider of innovative coating solutions, announced it is changing its name to RDC Coatings. This change reflects the company's evolution while maintaining its core identity and commitment to excellence in custom-engineered, energy-cured coating solutions. RDC Coatings, a subsidiary of UW Solutions - [GEW and DANVAV Join Forces in Mexico](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/gew-and-danvav-join-forces-in-mexico/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW (EC) Limited, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, a company that designs and manufactures Arc and UV LED curing systems for printing, coating and converting applications, has appointed DANVAV as its official distributor for Mexico, with immediate effect. DANVAV is now responsible for all label and narrow web - [PPG Appoints Amy Mercante General Manager of Specialty Products](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ppg-appoints-amy-mercante-general-manager-of-specialty-products/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PPG. PPG, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a chemical company that manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, optical products, and specialty materials announced it has appointed Amy Mercante as general manager of specialty products, a role in the Company’s Specialty Coatings and Materials (SCM) strategic business unit. In this newly created role, Mercante - [Alex Parra Joins Wikoff Color as Plant Manager for Milwaukee Plant](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/alex-parra-joins-wikoff-color-as-plant-manager-for-milwaukee-plant/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color. Wikoff Color, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Parra as the Plant Manager for its Milwaukee facility, effective July 29, 2024. Alex brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in ink manufacturing, acquired over his impressive career spanning more than 27 - [New Certified RTM Testex Digital Micrometer Released](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/new-certified-rtm-testex-digital-micrometer-released/) - Press released submitted on behalf of the Paul N. Gardner Company, Inc. Paul N. Gardner USA, Columbia, Maryland, worldwide distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries announces its new offering, the RTM digital micrometer. The Testex Digital Micrometer makes using Testex Replica Tape even easier. - [Roland DGA Announces North American Availability of New VersaOBJECT CO-i Series UV Flatbed Printers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/roland-dga-announces-north-american-availability-of-new-versaobject-co-i-series-uv-flatbed-printers/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA. Roland DGA, Irvine, California, a leader in wide-format inkjet printers, has announced the North American availability of its new VersaOBJECT™ CO-i Series printers – two innovative and highly versatile UV-LED flatbed inkjet printers capable of printing directly onto substrates and objects up to 9.5 inches in height - [ISMS-30-VAS Sampling Sphere Developed by Gigahertz-Optik](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/isms-30-vas-sampling-sphere/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Gigahertz-Optik. Gigahertz-Optik, Amesbury, Massachusetts, has responded to the calls of display industry technologists for a sampling integrating sphere source designed to measure hemispherical diffuse reflection on flat and curved displays with interchangeable sample ports to eliminate the gap between sample port and convex or concave displays.1 Plus the sphere’s annulus - [INEOS Styrolution Announces Decision to Permanently Close Sarnia Site by June 2026](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ineos-styrolution-announces-decision-to-permanently-close-sarnia-site-by-june-2026/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INEOS Styrolution. INEOS Styrolution, Frankfurt, Germany, the world's leading supplier of styrenics materials, announced its decision to permanently close its styrene monomer production site in Sarnia, Ontario by June 2026. “This difficult business decision to permanently close our Sarnia site was made following a lengthy evaluation process and is - [Validating Isotropy in SLA Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2018/validating-isotropy-in-sla-additive-manufacturing/) - By F. Timur Senguen, quality/DVT lead, and Chen Wang, materials scientist, Formlabs In the context of additive manufacturing, the term anisotropy is typically used to describe the orientation-dependent physical properties of the printed part. This effect is commonly attributed to the layer-by-layer production method that yields a distinct macro structure in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) - [Additives to Improve Surface Performance of UV Coatings Utilizing Cross-Linkable, Nanoparticle Dispersions or Micronized Wax](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/additives-to-improve-surface-performance-of-uv-coatings-utilizing-cross-linkable-nanoparticle-dispersions-of-micronized-wax/) - By Mike Toth, BYK USA In today’s throwaway society, a product that demonstrates quality and longevity is not only an anomaly, but a seemingly fortuitous outcome. In many industries, supply chain disruptions and logistical challenges have impacted the ability to obtain necessary products. Worst-case scenarios from supply breakdowns can lead to product recalls or poor-quality - [IST METZ Impresses at drupa and Sets the Course for the Future](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-metz-impresses-at-drupa-and-sets-the-course-for-the-future/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ. IST METZ, Nuertingen, Germany, is a company that produces equipment for curing print and coating by means of UV light. drupa 2024, the most important industry trade fair for IST, came to a successful close on June 7. Driven by the overall success of the trade fair, - [The Latest Happenings in Chemical Regulations in 2024](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/the-latest-happenings-in-chemical-regulations-in-2024/) - By Shannon L. Gainey, Ph.D., director of Global Regulatory Management, J.M. Huber Corporation The regulatory landscape for chemicals has become increasingly challenging. In particular, the sustainability benefits from UV/EB technologies (e.g. fast cure, low emissions, etc.) unfortunately are shadowed by the reproductive concerns associated with several photoinitiators and the long delays associated with nearly every - [What Are Scope 4 Emissions, and How Are They a Win for UV/EB Technologies?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/what-are-scope-4-emissions-and-how-are-they-a-win-for-uv-eb-technologies/) - Many companies and organizations are aware of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, which is the globally recognized standard to measure and help decrease CO2 emissions. There are three well-known scopes that help companies measure and understand their roles in creating carbon emissions: Scope 1, also referred to as direct carbon emissions. This is where the - [Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations, Part 3](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/incorporation-of-carbon-nanotubes-into-uv-polymerizable-formulations-part-3/) - In the 3rd and 4th Quarter 2023 issues of UV+EB Technology, we discussed the preparation of nanocomposites made by incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into UV-polymerizable formulations. 1, 2 Those two articles summarized the experimental techniques developed by undergraduate students at the University of Houston-Downtown to determine how well single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were dispersed (exfoliated) - [Cleveland Steel Container: A Pioneer in UV/EB Coil Coating](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/cleveland-steel-container-a-pioneer-in-uv-eb-coil-coating/) - With the announcement of Steel Dynamics’ TruSteel HD™ in September of 2022 1-3 and ArcelorMittal and Beckers’ collaboration in February of 2023, 4-6 the combination of UV-/EB-curable technology and coil coating has been receiving some long-overdue attention. Metal coil coating is a classic example of a conventional solvent-borne, energy-intensive, thermal process that, when converted to - [RadTech 2024 Exceeds Expectations with 40% Growth Over 2022 Event](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-2024-exceeds-expectations-with-40-growth-over-2022-event/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, Chevy Chase, MD, held its 2024 conference May 20-22 in Orlando, FL, and the conference grew by 40% from the 2022 event, with over 1,000 attendees from more than 30 countries, exceeding expectations and signaling significant interest in the use of UV+EB technology for sustainable and responsible - [Empowering Tomorrow's Chemistry with our new Photoinitator Esacure 563](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/empowering-tomorrows-chemistry-with-our-new-photoinitator-esacure-563/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IGM Resins. IGM Resins, Waalwijk, Netherlands, introduces Esacure 563, the latest breakthrough in photoinitiator technology developed by the product experts at iGM Resins. In response to the ever-changing market demands, iGM Resins is proud to introduce this new chemistry to the energy curing industry. With Esacure 563, which is based - [DELO presents a new jet valve for ultra-small dispensing quantities](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/delo-presents-a-new-jet-valve-for-ultra-small-dispensing-quantities/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach, Germany/Sudbury, MA, has introduced a new microdispensing valve. The DELO-DOT PN5 LV pneumatic jet valve is designed for dispensing low-viscosity adhesives and other media in miniaturized applications. Thanks to its compact design, it also requires very little space to install in production systems. This new device - [The Structure of Color: Cypris Materials, Structural Color and Groundbreaking Colorant Materials](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/the-structure-of-color-cypris-materials-structural-color-and-groundbreaking-colorant-materials/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Cypris Materials, Inc., San Leandro, California, is a new RadTech member poised to offer a novel, sustainably oriented alternative to traditional pigments and dyes for matchless coloration in paints, inks and coatings, including UV-curable coatings. In November 2023, Ryan Pearson, CEO and a co-founder of the company, presented “Unlocking - [Growing the Industry: A Perspective on an Outstanding Success, and Still Much More to Do](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/growing-the-industry-a-perspective-on-an-outstanding-success-and-still-much-more-to-do/) - By David Harbourne, past president of RadTech International North America Those of us who were involved in the foundation of an independent RadTech International North America entity often express our disappointment, and frustration, that UV/EB technology has failed to reach its true potential. We have not been able to capitalize on the technology’s compelling value - [IST METZ Announces its Latest Developments in UV Curing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-metz-announces-its-latest-developments-in-uv-curing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ GmbH & Co. KG. IST METZ, headquartered in Nürtingen, Germany, a leading innovator in UV technology, presented its latest developments in UV curing at drupa 2024. In response to the increasing demand for efficient and customized solutions, the company has developed pioneering technologies that take the performance - [Markus Arendt Assumes Role on the Executive Board of Dr. Hönle AG](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/markus-arendt-assumes-role-on-the-executive-board-of-dr-honle-ag/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Dr. Hönle AG. On May 1st, Dr. Markus Arendt assumed his position on the Executive Board of Dr. Hönle AG. He succeeds Dr. Franz Richter, who was appointed by the Supervisory Board for a year to lead the company on an interim basis. Dr. Franz Richter now returns to - [Revenues at DELO Reach Almost $250 million](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/revenues-at-delo-reach-almost-250-million/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach/Sudbury, Massachusetts, announced it's increase in sales. In the last fiscal year (ending March 31, 2024), sales at DELO significantly increased. The manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials recorded sales revenue of €229 million ($249 million). This is an increase of twelve percent compared to - [Print Store to Represent GEW in Kazakhstan Region](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/print-store-to-represent-gew-in-kazakhstan-region/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. GEW has appointed Kazakhstan-based Print Store as its official distributor for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. With immediate effect, Print Store are responsible for all label, narrow web and sheetfed system sales, as well as all spare parts and service support across these countries. Print Store has - [IST INTECH Unveils Groundbreaking Air Cooled UV LED Curing Solutions at Drupa Exhibition](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-intech-unveils-groundbreaking-air-cooled-uv-led-curing-solutions-at-drupa-exhibition/) - IST INTECH, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, a global leader in UV curing technologies, is thrilled to announce the launch of two revolutionary products: the high powered, high dose VZ HD and the ultra-high powered, ultra-high dose VZX HD. These introductions will take place at the upcoming Drupa exhibition, the world's leading trade show for printing technologies. - [Record-Breaking NPE2024: The Plastics Show Officially Wraps in Orlando](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/record-breaking-npe2024-the-plastics-show-officially-wraps-in-orlando/) - Press release submitted on behalf of NPE. NPE2024: The Plastics Show, Orlando, Florida, concluded a momentous week with an incredible turnout that has reinforced its position as the premier plastics industry event in the Americas. Over 50,000 registrants signed up for the show. This year’s show welcomed new faces, with 63% of attendees experiencing their - [DELO Offers a New Adhesive for Closed-Cavity Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/delo-offers-a-new-adhesive-for-closed-cavity-packaging/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO, Windach/Sudbury, Massachusetts, has developed a new, reliable sealant adhesive for CMOS image sensors, which are often used in driver monitoring systems. Glass filters can be bonded directly to the semiconductor chip using DELO DUALBOND EG6290. The electronics-specified adhesive can be dispensed in narrow, high bondlines, can compensate - [Xeikon Unveiled New 1200 dpi Inkjet Press for High-end Label Segment](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/xeikon-unveiled-new-1200-dpi-inkjet-press-for-high-end-label-segment/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Xeikon. Xeikon, Lier, Belgium, announced details of the next evolution Panther inkjet technology as the leading press manufacturer prepares for the world premiere of the Xeikon PX3300HD, a new 1200 dpi digital press that will be launched at drupa 2024. Developed for high quality labels, the five-color machine offers - [The Seven Dirty Words](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/the-seven-dirty-words/) - If this column’s title makes you think of comedian George Carlin’s 1972 monologue, the ‘Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,’ then you are old mature like me and know the words cannot be printed in this fine, outstanding publication. What are the seven, even more dirty and offensive words used in business and - [Wikoff Color Announces Appointment of Jeff Czarnecki as New Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Business Development](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/wikoff-color-announces-appointment-of-jeff-czarnecki-as-new-vice-president-of-strategic-marketing-and-business-development/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color Corporation. Wikoff Color Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Czarnecki as our new Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Business Development. Based at our corporate headquarters in Fort Mill, SC, Czarnecki will be responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives to drive market growth and development. - [INX Issues 2023 Sustainability Report](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/inx-issues-2023-sustainability-report/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX International Ink Co. INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, announced today it has released its 2023 Sustainability Report. Highlighting the company’s continuing leadership and progress, the report focuses on its commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Bryce Kristo, INX President and CEO, said the new report also - [Toyoda Gosei Develops UV-C LED with Light Output](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/toyoda-gosei-develops-uv-c-led-with-light-output/) - Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Japan, Kiyosu, has developed deep ultraviolet (UV-C) LEDs with light output. As an alternative light source for mercury lamps used for disinfection, improved performance of UV-C LEDs has been expected. Sample sales of Toyoda Gosei’s high power LEDs will begin internationally from April 2024, to promote their wider use for disinfecting - [IOI Expands Business Footprint in Japan and South Korea](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ioi-expands-business-footprint-in-japan-and-south-korea/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Innovations in Optics. Innovations in Optics, Inc. (IOI), Woburn, Massachusetts, announced the successful culmination of its recent business trip to Japan and South Korea. During the visit, IOI's Director of Sales & Marketing, John Peffer, solidified pivotal partnerships, explored emerging market opportunities, and showcased IOI's innovative products at prominent - [Global Inkjet Systems and IST INTECH Partner to Bring UV LED Curing Solutions to Atlas Ready](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/global-inkjet-systems-and-ist-intech-partner-to-bring-uv-led-curing-solutions-to-atlas-ready/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Global Inkjet System and IST INTECH. Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a trailblazer in inkjet OEM solutions, and IST INTECH, a renowned developer of UV LED curing technology, Cambridge, United Kingdom, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable printing - [GROB’s Machinery for EV Motor Assembly Solution Leverages DELO’s Dual-Curing Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/grobs-machinery-for-ev-motor-assembly-solution-leverages-delos-dual-curing-adhesives/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GROB. GROB, Sudbury, Massachusetts, an automated systems manufacturer, has had a long-standing devotion to electric mobility, being wholly invested in the sector over the last eight years. As such, they serve automotive clients looking to enter the EV manufacturing space on a worldwide scale, with 6 plants, over 8,000 - [IST America to Showcase Revolutionary FREECure Technology at RadTech UV&EB Technology & Conference](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-america-to-showcase-revolutionary-freecure-technology-at-radtech-uveb-technology-conference/) - IST America (ISTA), Shorewood, Illinois, a global leader in UV and LED light curing technology, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming RadTech UV&EB Technology & Conference, taking place from May 20th to 22nd in Orlando, Florida. IST America will be showcasing its innovative curing platforms, including UV, LED, and Excimer technology, at - [Registration Opens for Labelexpo Americas 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/registration-opens-for-labelexpo-americas-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Labelexpo. Labelexpo Global Series has announced that registration is now open for Labelexpo Americas 2024, the only dedicated event in the region for the labels and package printing industry. The show takes place between 10-12 September at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Hundreds of live - [Wausau Coated Products Announces the Promotion of Gina Roemke](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/wausau-coated-products-announces-the-promotion-of-gina-roemke/) - Wausau Coated Products Inc., Wausau, Wisconsin, an independent family-owned and operated, leading manufacturer of adhesive-based label products, is excited to announce the promotion of Gina Roemke to Senior Manager, Customer Solutions. Gina has been with Wausau Coated Products (WCP) for over 25 years. During this time, she has worked in different roles in the organization - [GEW Appoints Next Graphics as Exclusive Distributor in Pakistan](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/gew-appoints-next-graphics-as-exclusive-distributor-in-pakistan/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW and New Graphics. Next Graphics have been appointed as official sales distributor for GEW in Pakistan, for all label, narrow web and sheetfed offset business. The company will also support customers in the country with spare parts and technical service support. Next Graphics was initially established in the - [IST METZ at drupa 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-metz-at-drupa-2024/) - After a long break, the time has come again: drupa will take place in Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7. UV system manufacturer IST METZ from Nürtingen, Germany, will celebrate a special milestone in the company's more than 45-year history this year. While the first UV installation rolled off the production line in Nürtingen - [Wikoff Color Corporation Receives EcoVadis Bronze Medal](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/wikoff-color-corporation-receives-ecovadis-bronze-medal/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color Corporation. We are thrilled to announce that Wikoff Color Corporation has been honored with the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, recognizing our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. EcoVadis assessments meticulously evaluate 21 critical issues across four key themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. - [Innovations in Optics Unveils Breakthrough LED Illuminator Technology](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/innovations-in-optics-unveils-breakthrough-led-illuminator-technology/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Innovations in Optics, Inc. Innovations in Optics, Inc. (IOI), Woburn, Massachusetts, is excited to announce a groundbreaking advancement in UV LED illuminator technology. Leveraging its patented light recycling technology, IOI has developed the LumiBright LED illuminator, setting a new standard for performance and reliability in UV LED applications. Recent - [Roland DGA Announces Important Personnel Changes](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/roland-dga-announces-important-personnel-changes/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland. Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, California, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, dental mills and other advanced digital technologies, has announced six important personnel changes across its leadership, product management, and service teams. Leadership Team Personnel Changes Dan Johansen is assuming a new - [Baldwin Technology Expands U.S. Manufacturing Capabilities, Adds Sales Resources to Meet Growing Print and Packaging Demands](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/baldwin-technology-expands-u-s-manufacturing-capabilities-adds-sales-resources-to-meet-growing-print-and-packaging-demands/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Baldwin Technology Company and BW Converting Solutions. Baldwin Technology Co. Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, continues to invest in resources and manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand across multiple print, packaging and industrial markets in the Americas. This includes additions to the Americas sales team, and expansion of its LED-UV - [EIT 2.0 Has Moved to a New Dedicated Facility](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/eit-2-0-has-moved-to-a-new-dedicated-facility/) - Press release submitted on behalf of EIT 2.0 LLC. EIT 2.0 LLC., has announced its new address. The new address is EIT 2.0 LLC 14001 Innovation Park Lane Leesburg, VA 20176 The new facility is 25,500 square feet and is double the size of the current facility. EIT 2.0’s main phone number remains the same - [International Light Technologies, Inc., Joins Labsphere, Inc.](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/international-light-technologies-inc-joins-labsphere-inc/) - Press release submitted on behalf of International Light Technologies, Inc., and Labsphere. International Light Technologies, Inc., North Sutton, New Hampshire, proudly announces its integration with Labsphere, Inc., creating a one-stop solution for light measurement instrumentation and illuminant sources. This strategic alignment brings together over 90 years of combined expertise, fortifying their position as industry leaders - [Komori to Unveil the J-throne 29 Next Generation Digital Press at drupa 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/komori-to-unveil-the-j-throne-29-next-generation-digital-press-at-drupa-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Komori America. Komori America, Rolling Meadows, Illinois,—Komori Corporation announced today the introduction of the J-throne 29, a 29-inch sheetfed UV inkjet digital printing system that will be unveiled for the first time at drupa 2024 and sequentially released for general availability. The J-throne 29, a B2 inkjet sheetfed digital - [INX to Highlight Sustainability and Customer Collaboration at drupa 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/inx-to-highlight-sustainability-and-customer-collaboration-at-drupa-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX. With two months remaining before drupa 2024 is held, INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, officials are getting ready for the return of the world’s leading tradeshow for print technologies and graphic communication. One of the leading global ink manufacturers, INX not only will present a broad range - [Reliable Surface Protection Applied in Seconds](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/reliable-surface-protection-applied-in-seconds/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DYMAX. SpeedMask light-curable maskants provide reliable protection of parts during surface finishing and preparation operations like anodizing, plating, acid stripping, grit blasting, air plasm spray, chemical milling, airflow testing, machining, conformal coating, vibratory finishing, and more. They cure in seconds upon exposure to UV/Visible light and are an excellent - [RadTech UV+EB 2024 - The Big Short Courses](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-uveb-2024-the-big-short-courses/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. Are you coming to Orlando for RadTech 2024? Have you checked out The BIG Short Courses on May 19, 20, and 21st, featuring some of the smartest people in the UV+EB biz? Check Out These BIG Topics: • UV/EB Professional Short Course • Advanced Photopolymerization Topics • UV - [MNYPIA Names David Biro as the New President of the Organization](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/mnypia-names-david-biro-as-the-new-president-of-the-organization/) - Press release submitted on behalf of MNYPIA. The Metro New York Printing Ink Association (MNYPIA) announces that David Biro, Ph.D. has been named the new President replacing Dan Shevkun who has retired. David is currently the Director, Narrow Web and Sheet Fed Technology, of Sun Chemical based in Carlstadt, NJ. A technical professional who directs - [The Entire Spectrum for Curing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/the-entire-spectrum-for-curing/) - The newly formed Business Unit Curing of Dr. Hönle AG, Gilching, Germany, consisting of printing specialists Hönle, Eltosch Grafix, PrintConcept, and GEPA Coating Solutions, stands for highly efficient customized curing and drying solutions in printing applications. Their extensive product portfolio includes not only LED-UV but also conventional UV, inertUV, and IR systems. This unique selection, - [RadTech/TAGA Student Poster Competition is Now Open](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-taga-student-poster-competition-is-now-open/) - TAGA and RadTech are teaming up again to offer students cash prizes for creative ideas promoting energy curing – a fast, clean, safe, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient solution for sustainable and responsible printing. UV+EB curing helps enable graphic differentiation that enables improved and new printing and packaging techniques. Students are asked to design a poster - [GEW Appoints GNG as Exclusive Distributor for Spain & Portugal](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/gew-appoints-gng-as-exclusive-distributor-for-spain-portugal/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW and GNG. (Left to right: Robert Rae of GEW, Francisco Jimenez of GNG (Gestión de Negocios Gráficos) and Franco Pagano of GEW.) GEW has announced the appointment of Gestión de Negocios Gráficos (GNG) to represent GEW exclusively for all its UV curing business in Spain & Portugal. GNG - [Regulatory News - 2024 Quarter 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/regulatory-news-2024-quarter-1/) - Monitoring Urethane Adhesives and Coatings for Primary Aromatic Amines Whether the adhesive or coating is UV/EB or conventional, if it contains a polyurethane resin, it is recommended to monitor the cured materials and articles for residual reaction byproduct primary aromatic amines (PAA). The importance for the manufacturer to test the finished project is not only - [RadTech Sustainability Awards, Opportunities for Everyone](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/radtech-sustainability-awards-opportunities-for-everyone/) - 2024 will be an exciting year for RadTech with the approach of the RadTech 2024 conference in Orlando. There will be many great opportunities for the members to take part in, whether by creating a presentation, attending the event or exhibiting – and possibly winning the RadTech Sustainability award. There are multiple ways the members - [Training, Sir! What Kind of Training? UUUU-VVVV Training, Sir!](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/training-sir-what-kind-of-training-uuuu-vvvv-training-sir/) - While the title of this column was inspired by the 1981 movie Stripes, the idea for the column came from recent interactions with EIT customers, distributors and representatives at tradeshows, virtual meetings and visits. Reduced interactions during the pandemic and a welcome influx of new people to the industry have created a training gap in - [Henkel Publishes Sustainability Report 2023](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/henkel-publishes-sustainability-report-2023/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Henkel. Strong progress on Henkel’s sustainability goals o Climate action: - reduction of CO2 emissions in production by 61 percent - share of purchased electricity from renewable sources increased to 89 percent o Circular economy: share of recycled plastic increased to 19 percent worldwide o Natural Resources: 10th anniversary - [Announcing the RadTech 2024 Sustainability Awards](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/announcing-the-radtech-2024-sustainability-awards/) - The deadline to apply for the RadTech 2024 Sustainability Awards is April 1. To showcase the UV+EB industry's commitment to sustainable and responsible manufacturing (SRM), we invite all UV+EB technology stakeholders to apply, from raw material suppliers to end users and everyone in between. RadTech has always championed UV+EB technology as a sustainable choice, and - [ACTEGA Establishes New WESSCO® UV Coatings Production Facility to Advance Localized, Customer-centric, ‘Made in India’ Approach for its Business Line Flexible Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/actega-establishes-new-wessco-uv-coatings-production-facility-to-advance-localized-customer-centric-made-in-india-approach-for-its-business-line-flexible-packaging/) - Press release submitted by ACTEGA. ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry has announced a contract manufacturing arrangement with ELANTAS Beck India Limited (EBIL). ACTEGA is producing its high-quality WESSCO® UV-curing coatings at this local, state-of-the-art site, further strengthening its capabilities to meet the - [Sustainability in Packaging: Migration, Testing and Regulation](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/sustainability-in-packaging-migration-testing-and-regulation/) - 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 series of - [RadTech China 2023 Held in Yixing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/radtech-china-2023-held-in-yixing/) - Submitted by Fenfen Bao, RadTech China Sponsored by RadTech China, and co-sponsored by Jiangsu Sanmu Group Corporation, Jiangsu Jitri Photosensitive Electronic Material Research Institute Co., Ltd., Nanchang Hangkong University and Jiangnan University, the 24th RadTech China Annual Conference 2023 – together with 30th anniversary of RadTech China – was held successfully July 18-21, 2023, at - [Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Photopolymers: The Hype, the Potential and the Path Forward](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-photopolymers-the-hype-the-potential-and-the-path-forward/) - By Jonathan Welch, head of Data Science at Albert Invent; Jason Killgore, project leader and materials research engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) It’s hard to find a more loaded, divisive and buzzworthy topic in business today than artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Some people love its promise of - [Using UV to Cure at Vampire Optical Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/using-uv-to-cure-at-vampire-optical-coatings/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Vampire Optical Coatings Inc., Pataskala, Ohio, designs and manufactures coatings and coated films to control light reflectivity, refractive index and static electricity, and also to increase surface hardness and mar resistance and to prolong the life of outdoor plastics. Customers served include integrated circuit manufacturers, touch panel producers, ITO - [Photopolymer Week Unites Industry in Boulder](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/photopolymer-week-unites-industry-in-boulder/) - By Callie Higgins, NIST With the aim of “Building a Unified Vision from Research to Regulation,” the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) met in September at the University of Colorado Boulder to continue its mission to advance photopolymer additive manufacturing (PAM). The PAMA 2023 Workshop attracted over 80 attendees from major research labs, government, universities - [Off the Beaten Path with UV-Curable Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/off-the-beaten-path-with-uv-curable-adhesives/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology UV curing and UV-curable adhesives are used in a variety of products and applications, many of which are commonplace, such as food packaging, laminated flooring and pickleball paddles. Others are not quite so ubiquitous, like Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s use of UV curing on the base coat of its - [IST America Unveils Dynamic 2024 Events Strategy](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-america-unveils-dynamic-2024-events-strategy/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST America. IST America (ISTA), Shorewood, Illinois, a global leader in UV and LED light curing technology, has announced its comprehensive events strategy for 2024. The strategy underscores the company's commitment to serving a wide array of industries, ranging from printing and packaging to industrial sectors, and more, reaffirming - [IST INTECH Announces Move to New Premises to Support Continued Growth and Reinforce Commitment to Research & Development](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-intech-announces-move-to-new-premises-to-support-continued-growth-and-reinforce-commitment-to-research-development/) - IST INTECH, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, a leading provider of UV curing and printing solutions, is excited to announce the relocation of its headquarters to new, larger and more modern premises as a pivotal part of its ongoing growth strategy and commitment to advancing Research & Development (R&D) initiatives. The new facility, strategically located in the - [IGM Resins Appoints New CEO](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/igm-resins-appoints-new-ceo/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IGM Resins. IGM Resins, Waalwijk, The Netherlands, a leading global provider of an integrated package of energy curing raw material solutions, announces the appointment of Boudewijn Morelissen as new CEO of IGM Resins, effective on the 1st of February 2024. Boudewijn Morelissen succeeds to Wilfrid Gambade, who was the - [RadTech/TAGA Student Poster Competition](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-taga-student-poster-competition/) - TAGA and RadTech are teaming up again to offer students cash prizes for creative ideas promoting energy curing – a fast, clean, safe, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient solution for sustainable and responsible printing. UV+EB curing helps enable graphic differentiation that enables improved and new printing and packaging techniques. Students are asked to design a poster - [LG Chem and Enilive: A Joint Venture Agreement for the Biorefinery in South Korea](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/lg-chem-and-enilive-a-joint-venture-agreement-for-the-biorefinery-in-south-korea/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LG Chem and Enilive. LG Chem and Enilive, Rome/Seoul, move a further step forward to the final investment decision on the project of a new biorefinery in South Korea by signing the joint venture agreement. The agreement has been signed in Rome by Eni CEO, Claudio Descalzi, and LG - [Evonik Announces Dr. Max Preisenberger as New Head of Catalyst Business Line](https://uvebtech.com/uncategorized/2024/evonik-announces-dr-max-preisenberger-as-new-head-of-catalyst-business-line/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Evonik. Evonik, Hanau, Germany, has appointed Dr. Max Preisenberger as the new head of the Catalysts business line. Dr. Preisenberger, who was previously responsible for Finance and Strategy in the Specialty Additives division, takes over from Sanjeev Taneja, who has retired. Evonik is a global leader in the catalyst - [Excelitas Technologies Introduces OmniCure LS200 UV LED Radiometry and Calibration System](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/excelitas-technologies-introduces-omnicure-ls200-uv-led-radiometry-and-calibration-system/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas Technologies Corp., Excelitas Technologies Corp., Waltham, Massachusetts, a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announced the launch of its OmniCure® LS200 UV LED Radiometry and Calibration System for the precise measurement and calibration in UV LED spot curing processes. An enhanced version of - [Wausau Coated Products Announces the Appointment of J.J. Suftko as Midwest Regional Manager, Distribution Channel](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/wausau-coated-products-announces-the-appointment-of-j-j-suftko-as-midwest-regional-manager-distribution-channel/) - Press release submitted on behalf Wausau Coated Products Inc. Wausau Coated Products Inc., Wausau, Wisconsin, an independent family-owned and operated, leading manufacturer of adhesive-based label products, is excited to announce the appointment of J.J. Suftko as Midwest Regional Manager, Distribution Channel. Before joining Wausau Coated Products, J.J. held a series of sales positions at industry-leading - [Albert Invent Achieves Carbon Negative Goal, Offsetting 115% of Its Carbon Emissions Since Inception](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/albert-invent-achieves-carbon-negative-goal-offsetting-115-of-its-carbon-emissions-since-inception/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Albert Invent. Albert Invent, Oakland, California, the company accelerating R&D with its data-driven, end-to-end platform, today announced that it has achieved several milestones in its journey to make a positive environmental impact. Carbon neutral since inception, Albert Invent is now carbon negative. Over the past year, the company offset - [Top 5 Articles from 2023](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2024/top-5-articles-from-2023/) - While work on the first issue of 2024 is well underway, we paused to see which UV+EB Technology articles from 2023 caught the eyes of our readers. The following stories were the top reads from 2023 for visitors to the website. 1. Structured Urethane Acrylates in LVT Applications Structured Urethane Acrylates in LVT Applications Free-radically - [Excelitas Technologies Introduces OmniCure S1500 Pro UV Spot Curing System](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/excelitas-technologies-introduces-omnicure-s1500-pro-uv-spot-curing-system/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas Technologies Corp. Excelitas Technologies Corp., Waltham, Massachusetts, a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announced the launch of its next generation OmniCure® S1500 Pro UV Spot Curing System. An enhanced version of the OmniCure S1500, the S1500 Pro UV Spot Curing System offers industry-leading - [Roland DGA Announces Launch of Two New VersaSTUDIO Desktop Devices](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/roland-dga-announces-launch-of-two-new-versastudio-desktop-devices/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA Corporation. Wide-format digital imaging leader Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, California, has announced the addition of two new, innovative products to its VersaSTUDIO family of desktop devices – the BD-8 UV flatbed printer and the BY-20 direct-to-film printer. The BD-8 – the first flatbed UV printer to be - [Stepping Stones in Automotive OEM, Part 1: Refinish Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2024/stepping-stones-in-automotive-oem-part-1-refinish-webinar/) - RadTech is announcing the first segment of their webinar series: Stepping Stones in Automotive OEM, Part 1: Refinish on February 5, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST. Stepping Stones in Automotive OEM, Part 1: Refinish February 5, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST Moderator: Chris Seubert, Ford Motor Company Panelists: George Smith, - [IST America Announces Appointment of Mark VandenBosch](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/ist-america-announces-appointment-of-mark-vandenbosch/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST America. IST America (ISTA), Shorewood, Illinois, the global leader in premium UV and LED light curing systems, announces the appointment of Mark VandenBosch to the role of Technical Sales. With a background encompassing over a decade of expertise within the printing and packaging industry, VandenBosch brings a wealth - [Excelitas Technologies Acquires Heraeus Noblelight, Strengthening its Position in Global Specialty Lighting Markets](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/excelitas-technologies-acquires-heraeus-noblelight-strengthening-its-position-in-global-specialty-lighting-markets/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas Technologies. Excelitas Technologies® Corp., Waltham, Massachusetts, a leading industrial and medical technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announces today that it has completed the successful acquisition of the Noblelight business from Heraeus Group (Hanau, Germany), including operations in Germany, United Kingdom, United States, China and - [7th Annual RadLaunch Research Accelerator Program](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/7th-annual-radlaunch-research-accelerator-program/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech is excited to announce the 7th Annual RadLaunch Research Accelerator program, which fosters connections between emerging UV+EB technology startups and industry leaders. RadLaunch is more than a competition; it's an essential support network for companies in the early stages of commercializing UV+EB technologies. This program is focused - [RadTech Announces New Board Members](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2024/radtech-announces-new-board-members/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech, the Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV+EB) technologies, is pleased to announce newly elected Board members for a two-year term of 2024-2025: Professor Christopher N. Bowman, the University of Colorado; Dr. Dianne Poster, United States Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology; and Jeremy - [Excelitas Noblelight America - Semray® UV4203 LED UV Curing Solution](https://uvebtech.com/video-vault/2024/excelitas-noblelight-america-semray-uv4203-led-uv-curing-solution/) - Semray® UV4203 - A high-power air-cooled LED system offers the flexibility to optimize your process in a wide variety of applications. Coating, printing, and bonding processes require extensive process and application know-how. Therefore, a reliable and robust UV curing system is especially important to help minimize production downtime and ensure excellent product quality. The system - [AM Research Publishes In-Depth Market Study on Additive Manufacturing for Military and Defense, Estimates $0.3B in Direct DoD Spend in 2023, Growing to $1.8B in 2032](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/am-research-publishes-in-depth-market-study-on-additive-manufacturing-for-military-and-defense-estimates-0-3b-in-direct-dod-spend-in-2023-growing-to-1-8b-in-2032/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Additive Manufacturing Research. In a groundbreaking analysis conducted by Additive Manufacturing Research (formerly SmarTech Analysis), New York, New York, the market study titled "Additive Manufacturing for Military and Defense" reveals significant opportunities and potential for 3D printing in the military and defense sectors, and compelling insights into the transformative - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/regulatory-news-2/) - Guest Submission from RadTech Board of Director’s President Michael Gould EPA Will Propose Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 26, 2022, that it will propose to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), “two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl - [Jim’s Top 10 Stupid UV Tricks](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/jims-top-10-stupid-uv-tricks/) - The Late Night (NBC: 1982-1993) and Late Show (CBS: 1993-2015) with David Letterman aired on two different television networks for over 6,000 episodes. (Note to my editor: This is my 20th column, and I will not reach 6,000). Letterman’s shows had two signature segments: The “Top 10 List,” which aired most nights and “Stupid Pet/Human - [Informing the Supply Chain and Regulatory Groups on the Safe Handling and Use of UV and EB Energy-Curable Materials](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/informing-the-supply-chain-and-regulatory-groups-on-the-safe-handling-and-use-of-uv-and-eb-energy-curable-materials/) - The UV and EB energy-curable materials and products supply chain has been safely using raw materials, intermediates and finished products for over 50 years. Yet, a lack of understanding on how the energy-curable industry keeps workers safe and manufactures safe products (which are converted into packaging and articles used in markets from food to industrial - [The Mirrored Evolution of Crosslinked Photopolymers for 3D Printing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/the-mirrored-evolution-of-crosslinked-photopolymers-for-3d-printing/) - By Aric Yackly, business development manager, Stratasys For those of us who are old enough to have driven in the 1980s, we remember (without our rose-colored glasses on) that the fresh plastic interiors of the cars we drove changed from tough, bright, glossy colors to brittle and sun-faded over a shorter period of time than - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/regulatory-news-3/) - Biorenewable Materials in UV and EB Inks, Coatings and Adhesives for Sustainability Programs Bio-renewable content of inks, coatings and adhesive materials is an integral part of manufacturer sustainability programs. Sustainability material manufacturing is meant to create and maintain an “environmentally friendly” balance with human activity and nature. Concerning inks, coatings and adhesives, the terms used - [Young Professionals Column - 2023 Quarter 4](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/young-professionals-column/) - YP Highlight #12: Samuel Leguizamon Dr. Samuel Leguizamon grew up in rural South Carolina and attended Clemson University for his bachelor’s in chemical engineering, where he was first introduced to polymer chemistry. He attended the University of Michigan as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow under the guidance of Professor Timothy Scott. Dr. Leguizamon had the - [RadTech Work Recognized by California Senator Anthony Portantino](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radtech-work-recognized-by-california-senator-anthony-portantino/) - Rita Loof, director on environmental affairs, for RadTech, received the 25th Senate District Women in Business Award for Science and Technology. RadTech’s work to advance Ultraviolet/Electron Beam/Light Emitting Diode (UV/EB/LED) technology were front and center. Robina Suwol, Executive Director of California Safe Schools— an organization dedicated to the protection of children’s health and the environment—nominated - [ACTEGA Celebrates 2023 Successes and Looks Ahead to 2024](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/actega-celebrates-2023-successes-and-looks-ahead-to-2024/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ACTEGA. 2023 company highlights include considerable site investments, further advances in sustainable solutions and regulatory compliance, as well as a host of new product introductions. – ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has today announced a successful 2023 despite - [Excelitas Technologies Expands Leadership Team to Drive Long-Term Value](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/excelitas-technologies-expands-leadership-team-to-drive-long-term-value/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas Technologies Corp. Excelitas Technologies Corp., Waltham, Massachusetts, – a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announced today the appointment of Dan Brailer as its Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations and Ariel Kuperminc as its Vice President, Corporate Treasurer. Mr. Brailer brings - [Registration is Open for RadTech 2024, the UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/registration-is-open-for-radtech-2024-the-uveb-technology-conference-exposition/) - Registration is officially open for RadTech 2024, the UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition, taking place May 19-22, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida, USA. RadTech 2024 promises to be a groundbreaking gathering for professionals across various industries. The conference will feature a comprehensive technical program, focusing on both traditional and emerging applications of - [Molecular Mass and Molecular Mass Distribution](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/molecular-mass-and-molecular-mass-distribution/) - A key objective for this column is to provide technical personnel in the UV/EB industry with some of the fundamentals of polymer science so they can develop a deeper understanding of the chemistry and technology of materials they are working with every day. The 4th Quarter, 2019 column addressed various factors that chemists, chemical engineers - [Little Purple Lies in UV](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/little-purple-lies-in-uv/) - The upcoming midterm elections in the US, along with the continuous doublespeak from both sides of the political aisle, are the inspiration for this quarter’s column. I no longer wonder why most internet polls rank politicians as one of the least trusted professions. The only campaign promise I have believed was on the button at - [Ateios Systems Reshapes Battery Manufacturing with Electron Beam Curing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/ateios-systems-reshapes-battery-manufacturing-with-electron-beam-curing/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Ateios Systems is a company in Newberry, Indiana, and a RadTech RadLaunch Class of 2022 awardee. UV+EB Technology spoke with Ateios Systems’ Chief Executive Officer Dr. Rajan Kumar about the start-up’s quest to take new developments in battery component manufacture beyond the laboratory and into the commercial mainstream. Kumar - [Adhesion and Energy-Curable Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/adhesion-and-energy-curable-coatings/) - Adhesion, or lack of it, is one of the most critical attributes for most coatings, inks and, of course, adhesives themselves. While the concept of adhesion may sound simple, the details can be more complex. A key factor for most types of adhesive bonding is substrate wetting, which refers to whether the coating flows over - [Volumetric 3D-Printed Dental Aligners](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/volumetric-3d-printed-dental-aligners/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Like most in healthcare industry, dentistry is adopting new technologies to work better, faster and more economically. Orthodontics is no exception: there are improved methods emerging for straightening teeth. Vitro3D, a startup in Boulder, Colorado, is leading the charge to finetune and commercialize the use of volumetric 3D printing - [Is It Done Yet? Comparison of Methods to Monitor Degree of UV Cure](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/is-it-done-yet-comparison-of-methods-to-monitor-degree-of-uv-cure/) - By Noah Menard, Veritas Testing and Consulting; Kevin Menard, Mary Kay Corporation; and Benjamin Menard, Hitachi High-Tech Science One of the challenges with photocuring systems is understanding the development of the degree of cure and the associated physical properties. Not only do the normally measured properties (glass transitions [Tg], moduli, hardness and strength) vary with - [Role of Inert Chambers and System Maintenance in UV Curing of Silicone-Release Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/role-of-inert-chambers-and-system-maintenance-in-uv-curing-of-silicone-release-coatings/) - By Robert Rae, managing dir.-sales; Ryan Turner, R&D engineer; and Jennifer Heathcote, business development mgr., GEW The Earth’s atmosphere is a delicately balanced mixture of nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2) and argon (Ar) gases with trace amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and neon (Ne). Precise concentrations vary slightly depending on elevation from sea level but generally - [3D Printing for Boli in Cancer Radiation Treatment: FDM or MSLA?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/3d-printing-for-boli-in-cancer-radiation-treatment-fdm-or-msla/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology At BC Cancer – Prince George (Centre for the North), in Prince George, BC, Canada, researchers are conducting a comparison study of two additive manufacturing methods for creating the boli used during radiation treatments. If a patient needs treatment for cancer that is near the surface of the skin, - [Free Radical Polymerization Kinetics](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/free-radical-polymerization-kinetics/) - Happy New Year! Welcome to “Professor’s Corner” for 2023! And a special welcome to those readers who are new to the exciting field of UV/EB polymerization. If you are just beginning to read UV+EB Technology, let me encourage you to find back copies of the magazine to review all 16 of the previous editions of - [Where Are They Now?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/where-are-they-now/) - The Q4 2021 Issue of UV+EB Technology introduced us to a group of companies (The UV Band) that worked cooperatively to design, prove and implement a UV-based solution for the base coat of a guitar. The link to the original magazine issue can be found at: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=730064. This column provides a VH1-inspired update, “Where Are - [Fortis Utilizes Energy-Curable Technology to Shape Sustainability](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/fortis-utilizes-energy-curable-technology-to-shape-sustainability/) - By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech Sustainability is about being efficient and understanding the tradeoffs of innovation. RadTech’s membership is a unique representation of the entire supply chain: resin suppliers, end users and all the critical industries in between. Having many different industry perspectives is beneficial to gathering a holistic view of sustainability. It also - [Structured Urethane Acrylates in LVT Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/structured-urethane-acrylates-in-lvt-applications/) - By Elaine Ruiz, Gabrielle Meehan, Yuhong He, William Schaeffer and Donald Herr, Sartomer Exton, USA Free-radically cured acrylate coatings are known for their fast cure response and enhanced performance properties when compared to conventional thermoplastic coatings. This is, in part, due to the presence of cross-linking, which has been known to improve properties such as - [Making the Working Curve Work for You](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/making-the-working-curve-work-for-you/) - By Jason P. Killgore, NIST Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Project The working curve is a foundational measurement in Vat Photopolymerization (VP) additive manufacturing methods, such as stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP) and masked SLA. The working curve establishes a relationship between the depth (or thickness) of a photo-cured resin and the corresponding dose of light - [High-Performance 3D Printing Utilizing New Sustainable (Meth)acrylates](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/high-performance-3d-printing-utilizing-new-sustainable-methacrylates/) - By Darren Lumber, Andreas Mock, Troy Becker, Michael Gould and Sean Des Roches, Rahn USA Corporation In recent years, two identifiable and consistent trends have become a primary focus for the energy-curing industry: development of high-performance materials for 3D printing/additive manufacturing and increasing the use of sustainable raw materials in manufacturing to further decrease the - [Eliminating VOC Emissions with UV Coatings Technology: A Case Study](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/eliminating-voc-emissions-with-uv-coatings-technology-a-case-study/) - by Michael Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical, and David Hagood, Finishing Technology Solutions Imagine being able to eliminate almost all VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) in the pipe and tube manufacturing process, equaling 10,000s of pounds of VOCs per year. Also imagine producing at faster speeds with more throughput and less cost per part / linear foot. Sustainable - [Direct-to-Shape Printing for the Craft Beer Can Market](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/direct-to-shape-printing-for-the-craft-beer-can-market/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Juno DTS, West Chester Township, Ohio, is a new commercial direct-to-shape printer that chose craft beer cans as its first market sector and then geared up with the equipment, technology, inks and varnishes to print on empty cans ranging from 7.5 oz to 32 oz. The pallet-to-pallet service features - [Terminology Clarification](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/terminology-clarification/) - In the first issue of Professor’s Corner, three objectives for the column were outlined. 1 The second objective for the column, “… is to provide a framework for the clarification of terminology used in the industry.” The third edition of the column began this process with the following: “People entering the polymer technical workforce for - [Profilers: Radiometers with Benefits](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/profilers-radiometers-with-benefits/) - Imagine if a UV process generated a dating profile looking for a radiometer: UV process ISO of a committed, stable, long-term, quality relationship. Prefer a consistent and controlling partner that can point out changes, flaws and/or tell me when I need to change. Need to have a quick response and be good with numbers. Forget - [Sustainability in Packaging: Biorenewable and Biodegradable](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/sustainability-in-packaging-biorenewable-and-biodegradable/) - 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 series of - [Elixe Designs UV LED-Cured Materials and Technology for Pipe and Vessel Interior Coating](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/elixe-designs-uv-led-cured-materials-and-technology-for-pipe-and-vessel-interior-coating/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Elixe SRL, Trento, Italy, has designed and now produces a turnkey, automated industrial equipment system, including patented technology and proprietary photopolymer materials, for preparing, coating and curing the interior of steel tubes, pipes and cylindrical products that are used for pressurized liquids and gases. The Elixe production line preps, - [Cure Test Methods: UV/EB/LED Coatings & Inks](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/cure-test-methods-uv-eb-led-coatings-inks/) - By Jake Staples, technical manager, Wausau Coated Products, Inc. Identifying the point at which a coating is cured is important to maintain consistent physical properties and performance, but it becomes even more critical when potential migration of uncured components is a consideration. Migration testing by extraction can be expensive, and the results are only reliable - [Thought Leadership Sails into San Diego with 2023 BIG IDEAS Conference](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/thought-leadership-sails-into-san-diego-with-2023-big-ideas-conference/) - By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, UV+EB Technology The BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference was held March 6-8, 2023, in San Diego, California. Focused on BIG IDEAS to advance the global space for UV/EB technology, the event included expert speakers and panelists discussing 3D additive manufacturing, UV LED, printing, automotive, data-driven materials and more. - [Standards for Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/standards-for-photopolymer-additive-manufacturing/) - By Stephanie Benight, Ph.D., Tactile Materials Solutions LLC, sbenight@tactilems.com; Callie Higgins, Ph.D. NIST, Colorado School of Mines, callie.higgins@NIST.gov As additive manufacturing technology matures and 3D-printed parts are incorporated into real-world products, product integrity and long-term materials stability become increasingly important. Highly regulated industries – such as aerospace, automotive and medical device, for example – mandate - [2023 RadLaunch Class Includes Advances in Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/2023-radlaunch-class-includes-advances-in-photopolymer-additive-manufacturing/) - Created to recognize innovative startups and innovators for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) technologies, RadTech, the UV/EB industry association, has announced its RadLaunch Class of 2023. Award chairs were Dr. Darryl Boyd, research chemist, US Naval Research Laboratory, and co-founder and senior scientist for Science Made Simple; and Mike Idavacage, Radical Curing LLC. Axtra3D, Hybrid - [New Classification for TPO Has Multinational Impacts](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/new-classification-for-tpo-has-multinational-impacts/) - Prepared by RadTech Environmental Health and Safety Committee, Michael Gould, Rahn, Chair; and Shannon Gainey, TechCheck LLC, Consultant TPO, a widely used material in photopolymer additive manufacturing (Figure 1), had been classified as a Category 2 reproductive toxin when first registered under the European Union’s CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) 1272/2008). In June 2020, Sweden proposed - [A New Class of UV-Curable Binders for Battery Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/a-new-class-of-uv-curable-binders-for-battery-applications/) - By Gary Sigel, Dan Baumann, Oliver Hamann, Pam Abbott, Donovan Hensley, Miltec UV, Inc. UV-based binders for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery applications from Miltec first appeared in the literature as early as 2009 as a demonstrated “Environmentally Green Technology.” These UV binders did not contain the hazardous material NMP (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone), which poses a significant health risk. - [Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations: Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/incorporation-of-carbon-nanotubes-into-uv-polymerizable-formulations-part-1/) - The most common allotropic form of the element Carbon is graphite. This inorganic polymeric material is found in all pencils, where it mistakenly is called “lead.” Despite being a non-metal, it also is an excellent conductor of electricity and is used as an electrode in laboratory and industrial settings. The usefulness of graphite in pencils - [Smart Glass Labs Offers an Exceedingly Smart Window](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/smart-glass-labs-offers-an-exceedingly-smart-window/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology “You make a better door than a window.” This phrase, commonly heard in households where one family member blocks another’s view of the TV, hinges on the fact that a door blocks while a window reveals. But what if a window could also be a door? What if a - [The Development of a Low-Migration Photoinitiator](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/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 migrated into food products, there has been growing - [University Research Activities Funded to Advance PAM](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/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 resource in supporting - [UV LED Measurement: Keys to Success](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/uv-led-measurement-keys-to-success/) - Inspiration for this column came while visiting friends in Florida. It hit not while soaking up UV photons at the pool, but when helping mount two TVs and speaker bars. Once we found the wall studs, mounting the TVs was straightforward. We creatively overcame the missing hardware for the speaker bars with a trip to - [Auto Collision Repair with UV-Curable Products and UV LED Area Lights](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/auto-collision-repair-with-uv-curable-products-and-uv-led-area-lights/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology When performing automotive collision repair on auto bodies, it is important to perform certain steps during the pre-paint phase of the repair. One of the most important first steps is to apply an epoxy base layer to the metal area under repair to restore its corrosion resistance to OEM - [State of UV LED Curing Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/state-of-uv-led-curing-applications-2/) - 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 - [Yumwoof: Good for Dogs and the Environment with Help from EB Curing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/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 including omega-3s and - [Sustainability in Packaging: Inks for Food Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/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 series of - [New INX Sustainability Report Details Company’s Present and Future Commitments](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/new-inx-sustainability-report-details-companys-present-and-future-commitments/) - Submitted on behalf of INC International Ink Co. INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, has released its inaugural Sustainability Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the company’s evolving practices. The extensive 36-page report emphasizes INX’s continuing commitment to become a greener company, and how it translates into providing customers with best-in-class ink and technology solutions - [DELO Industrial Adhesives to Expand Presence in the Medical Electronics Industry](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/delo-industrial-adhesives-to-expand-presence-in-the-medical-electronics-industry/) - DELO Industrial Adhesives, Windach, Germany, globally present adhesives manufacturer, has begun its foray into medical electronics applications. The company plans to apply its advanced adhesives, miniaturization, and raw materials expertise to the development of medical technologies such as glucose monitoring patches, biosensors, and microfluidics, as well as to produce new medical-grade adhesives for future customers’ - [Plastics Industry Association Announces Future Dates for NPE: The Plastics Show](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/plastics-industry-association-announces-future-dates-for-npe-the-plastics-show/) - Press release submitted on behalf of The Plastics Industry Association. The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Gears Up to Host Its Triennial Show on May 6-10, 2024, Encourages Attendees to Start Planning for 2027 and Beyond. The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, District of Columbia, announced the upcoming dates for three subsequent show cycles of the - [Association News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/association-news-2/) - RadTech 2024 Update: 60% of Exhibits Already Sold RadTech already has sold 60% of the exhibit space for RadTech 2024 UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference, taking place May 20-22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Availability for booth spaces is on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. To streamline the process, RadTech is using - [The Importance of Using the Correct Nail Lamp to Ensure Proper Curing of UV Nail Products](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/the-importance-of-using-the-correct-nail-lamp-to-ensure-proper-curing-of-uv-nail-products/) - By Doug Schoon, president, Schoon Scientific There is no such thing as a universal UV nail lamp that properly cures any UV nail product; nor are there UV-curable nail products that properly cure with any nail lamp. Those who are making these erroneous claims are contributing to the growing number of consumers and professionals developing - [A Few Mikes from RadTech Go to CTT](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/a-few-mikes-from-radtech-go-to-ctt/) - By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech In early September, I had the great pleasure to attend PCI’s Coating, Trends and Technology conference (CTT) in Lombard, Illinois. The conference was a great experience. Held at a convenient location and lovely hotel, the conference delivered informative content, networking opportunities and, most importantly, stellar presentations. RadTech was fortunate - [Justas Žvikas Joins GEW as Sales Representative, Wood Coating](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/justas-zvikas-joins-gew-as-sales-representative-wood-coating/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEW. New Sales Representative appointed for GEW’s Wood Coating business. GEW has announced the appointment of Justas Žvikas as Sales Representative for Wood Coating. He will service this specialist market globally from his office base in Vilnius, Lithuania. Žvikas has a wealth of experience, his career in the wood - [Hexavalent Chrome Phase-Out in California](https://uvebtech.com/uncategorized/2023/hexavalent-chrome-phase-out-in-california/) - Despite strong opposition from the business community, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a measure to phase out the use of hexavalent chromium by chrome plating and chromic anodizing facilities, starting with its use for decorative purposes, where – according to the agency – safer alternatives now are available. CARB documents classify hexavalent chromium - [Innovations in Optics Expands Market Reach with New Distributor Partnership](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/innovations-in-optics-expands-market-reach-with-new-distributor-partnership/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Innovations in Optics. Innovations in Optics, Inc. [IOI], Woburn, Massachusetts, a leading provider of cutting-edge optical solutions, is delighted to announce HTL India as a new distributor. Established in 1994, HTL India has been a steadfast presence in the technology landscape, with a focus on innovation and customer value. - [XENON Corporation introduces the X-1100/2x Pulsed Light Research System](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/xenon-corporation-introduces-the-x-1100-2x-pulsed-light-research-system/) - Press release submitted on behalf of XENON. XENON Corporation, Wilmington, Massachusetts, the world leader in Pulsed Light technology, has introduced the X-1100/2x Pulsed Light Research System, an upgrade to its industry-leading research system, the X-1100. Since its introduction in 2016, The XENON X-1100 has been an instrumental tool for scientists, engineers and researchers looking to - [UV+EB Industry Leaders Gathered at the 2023 RadTech Fall Meeting](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/uveb-industry-leaders-gathered-at-the-2023-radtech-fall-meeting/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech. End users, systems integrators, suppliers, and government representatives gathered November 6-7, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio, for the 2023 RadTech Fall Meeting, to discuss advancing new opportunities for UV+EB technology. Excitement buzzed at the Automotive committee, where Toyota shared insights on integrating UV+EB technology in their paint processes, sparking - [It's All About Converting – The Leading Event for Paper, Film, Foil and Nonwovens Converting](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/its-about-converting-the-leading-event-for-paper-film-foil-and-nonwovens-converting/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ICEC USA. Registration is open! International Converting Exhibition and Conference – also known as ICEC USA – is returning to Orlando, FL on January 9-11, 2024. As the Americas’ leading event for paper, film, foil and nonwovens converting, buyers, suppliers, and manufacturers convene here to get a firsthand look - [Driving Sustainability Excellence: Our Italian Chemical Plant's Transformative Journey Towards PCB-Free Products, Life Cycle Assessment, and Carbon Footprint Reduction](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/driving-sustainability-excellence-our-italian-chemical-plants-transformative-journey-towards-pcb-free-products-life-cycle-assessment-and-carbon-footprint-reduction-2/) - IGM Resins, Waalwijk, The Netherlands, their facility located in Mortara (Italy) has embarked on a transformative journey towards a greener and more environmentally responsible future. With a firm commitment to sustainability, we have undertaken significant measures aimed at reducing our environmental impact and promoting a healthier planet. We have implemented three pivotal initiatives in our - [INX Earns Prestigious Great Place to Work Certification](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/inx-earns-prestigious-great-place-to-work-certification/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX International. INX International, Schaumburg, Illinois, recently was acknowledged as one of the best workplace cultures in the United States with a Great Place to Work Certification. INX earned the employer-of-choice recognition after 71% of its surveyed workforce – 14% points higher than the average U.S. company - indicated - [Keyland Polymer UV Materials Spain, Opens its State of the Art Ultraviolet (UV) Cured Solid Resin Research and Development Laboratory in Barcelona](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/keyland-polymer-uv-materials-spain-opens-its-state-of-the-art-ultraviolet-uv-cured-solid-resin-research-and-development-laboratory-in-barcelona/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Keyland Polymer UV Materials. Keyland Polymer UV Materials, Cleveland, Ohio, is pleased to announce the opening of its UV cured solid resin development laboratory in Barcelona, Spain. The new facility is staffed with a team of resin chemists, technicians, and Keyland’s European Business Development Manager. The laboratory expands Keyland’s - [Sustainable Print Finishing in Digital Printing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/sustainable-print-finishing-in-digital-printing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of GEPA. GEPA Coating Solutions GmbH, Gilching, Germany, is a coating technology expert, from effect to functional varnishes. Print shops and printing machine manufacturers rely on the company's individual solutions not only in digital printing. Coating and finishing of printed products has always played a significant role in the graphic - [IST METZ Makes New Appointments to Sales Management Position](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/ist-metz-makes-new-appointments-to-sales-management-position/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ. IST METZ, Nürtingen, Germany, having worked for the Nürtingen-based UV specialist IST METZ for almost twenty years, Arnd Riekenbrauck now heads the manpowered sales team in the Web and Converting division. The task of this organizational unit is the design and sale of high-performance UV, LED and - [Henkel Introduces New Medical Grade Wearables Device Light Cure Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/henkel-introduces-new-medical-grade-wearables-device-light-cure-adhesives/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Henkel. Henkel, Dusseldorf, Germany, as a leading manufacturer of advanced adhesive solutions for the medical industry, Henkel has launched a novel medical grade light cure adhesive designed for devices that are to be worn on the body. The new product is formulated without IBOA (Isobornyl Acrylate) or any other - [RadLaunch Committee Announces 2024 UV/EB Degradability Challenge](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radlaunch-committee-announces-2024-uv-eb-degradability-challenge/) - The RadTech RadLaunch Committee is pleased to announce the 2024 UV+EB Degradability Challenge. This challenge highlights an important pillar of sustainability: designing products with their end-of-life (EOL) in mind. RadLaunch Challenge winners will receive an expenses paid trip to RadTech 2024 in May in Orlando, Florida, to present their work, as well as cash prizes. - [NPE2024 To Feature Technical Seminars in Spanish on Plastics Technology and Circular Economy](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/npe2024-to-feature-technical-seminars-in-spanish-on-plastics-technology-and-circular-economy/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Plastics Industry Association. The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, District of Columbia, along with Tecnología de Plástico and its sister publications, announced two technical seminars in Spanish during NPE2024: The Plastics Show, called Seminarios Latinoamericanos. NPE2024, which will take place May 6-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, is the largest - [Excelitas Technologies Appoints New CEO and CFO to Lead a Company Poised for Growth](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/excelitas-technologies-appoints-new-ceo-and-cfo-to-lead-a-company-poised-for-growth/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas Technology Corporation. Excelitas Technologies® Corp., Waltham, Massachusetts, a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announced today the appointment of Ron Keating as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ben Stas as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Keating and Mr. Stas succeed former - [New Semicon Adhesive Propels Autonomous Driving Forward](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/new-semicon-adhesive-propels-autonomous-driving-forward/) - Press release submitted on behalf of DELO. DELO has developed a flexible electronics adhesive that permanently seals sensor housings airtight and thus reliably protects components such as image sensors. DELO DUALBOND BS3770 meets the stringent requirements of the semiconductor and automotive industries and helps drive innovation in autonomous driving. The autonomous driving trend comes with - [Wikoff Color Announces Appointment of Mark C. Lewis as New Chief Executive Officer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/wikoff-color-announces-appointment-of-mark-c-lewis-as-new-chief-executive-officer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wikoff Color Corporation. Wikoff Color Corporation, Fort Mill, South Carolina, is pleased to announce the selection of Mark C. Lewis as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer. Mark brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the specialty chemicals and specialty materials sectors, making him an - [Driving Sustainability Excellence: Our Italian Chemical Plant's Transformative Journey Towards PCB-Free Products, Life Cycle Assessment, and Carbon Footprint Reduction](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/driving-sustainability-excellence-our-italian-chemical-plants-transformative-journey-towards-pcb-free-products-life-cycle-assessment-and-carbon-footprint-reduction/) - Press release submitted on behalf of iGM Resins. Our facility located in Mortara (Italy) has embarked on a transformative journey towards a greener and more environmentally responsible future. With a firm commitment to sustainability, we have undertaken significant measures aimed at reducing our environmental impact and promoting a healthier planet. We have implemented three pivotal - [ACTEGA Completes the Consolidation of its Brazilian Sites into a Huge, State-of-the-Art Facility with New Managing Director at the Helm](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/actega-completes-the-consolidation-of-its-brazilian-sites-into-a-huge-state-of-the-art-facility-with-new-managing-director-at-the-helm/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Actega. ACTEGA’s upgraded Brazilian site will offer extended production and R&D capabilities, bringing ACTEGA’s innovative solutions to more customers across Brazil and South America, and allowing ACTEGA grow its market presence. Ronaldo Begnossi appointed as Managing Director of ACTEGA do Brasil. With exceptional leadership in building successful teams and - [PRINTING United Alliance Celebrates The Academy’s 50th Anniversary](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/printing-united-alliance-celebrates-the-academys-50th-anniversary/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PRINTING United Alliance. PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, celebrates 50 years of its Academy of Screen and Digital Print Technologies (ASDPT), also known as “The Academy.” The Academy will celebrate this special milestone during the PRINTING United - [Albert Invent Transforms the Lab With its Worksheet: Replacing Excel, Removing Tedious Processes, and Bringing R&D Data Into a Single, Connected Source of Truth](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/albert-invent-transforms-the-lab-with-its-worksheet-replacing-excel-removing-tedious-processes-and-bringing-rd-data-into-a-single-connected-source-of-truth/) - Albert Invent, Oakland, California, the company accelerating R&D with its data-driven, end-to-end platform, today announced the evolution of its Worksheet product. It now brings all of scientists’ data, formulas, and materials into one connected command center that integrates with the full R&D ecosystem, giving them the ability to understand their experiments and data in real - [Photoinitiators Reevaluated: PI-Free EB is About More than Just Migration](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/photoinitiators-reevaluated-pi-free-eb-is-about-more-than-just-migration/) - Between UV and EB, EB often has been the preferred choice for indirect food applications because it does not require a photoinitiator (PI) for free-radical polymerization, and thus, there is no concern for PI or PI-fragment migration into foodstuffs. 1-5 This abridged migration argument usually is the main takeaway from the fact that EB is - [New Interdisciplinary Labs Bolster U.S. Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/new-interdisciplinary-labs-bolster-u-s-manufacturing/) - Submitted on behalf of Purdue University. This particular National Manufacturing Day — Oct. 6, 2023 — has extra special significance at Purdue University, as it marks the founding of its groundbreaking Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL). At the foundation, MMRL brings together 10 faculty, especially young and emerging national leaders, from different engineering disciplines - [Arkema Will Decarbonize Acrylics Production At Its Carling Site, While Optimizing Competitiveness](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/arkema-will-decarbonize-acrylics-production-at-its-carling-site-while-optimizing-competitiveness/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Arkema. Arkema will implement by 2026 a new, patented purification technology at its production site in Carling, France, to improve the site’s operational efficiency and environmental footprint toward the highest standard. This investment will enable to reduce the site’s CO2 emissions by 20 %, thus contributing to the Group’s - [IST America Announces Debut Exhibition at Printing United Expo](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/ist-america-announces-debut-exhibition-at-printing-united-expo/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST America. (IST America to Exhibit for the First Time in Atlanta, GA) IST America, Shorewood, Illinois, the global leader in premium UV and LED light curing systems, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Label & Packaging Community Hub at the upcoming Printing United Expo. The Expo, - [Excelitas Technologies to Highlight OmniCure UV LED Curing Systems for Medical Device Applications at MD&M Minneapolis](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/excelitas-technologies-to-highlight-omnicure-uv-led-curing-systems-for-medical-device-applications-at-mdm-minneapolis/) - Submitted on behalf of Excelitas Technologies Corp. Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, will showcase its OmniCure® UV LED Curing product line at the Medical Design & Manufacturing Conference in Minneapolis. Enabling controlled and repeatable UV assembly processes, OmniCure UV LED Curing Systems maximize reliability and - [Understanding the Biological Degradation of Home Compostable Multilayer Packaging Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/9165/) - Submitted on behalf of RadTech. Please plan to join us on October 4, 2023 for a special webinar on Understanding the Biological Degradation of Home Compostable Multilayer Packaging. Understanding the Biological Degradation of Home Compostable Multilayer Packaging October 4, 2023, 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST Speaker: Evan M. White, Ph.D., New Materials Institute, - [RadTech 2024 Update: 60% of Exhibits Already Sold](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/radtech-2024-update-60-of-exhibits-already-sold/) - Submitted on behalf of RadTech. RadTech has already sold 60% of the exhibit space for RadTech 2024 UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference taking place May 20-22, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. If interested in exhibiting, please reserve event space now. Availability for booth spaces will be on a 'first-come, first-serve' basis. - [UV-IR specialist Prime celebrates with new website](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/uv-ir-specialist-prime-celebrates-with-new-website/) - Submitted on behalf of Prime UV-IR. Prime UV-IR is proud to announce the launch of Prime's redesigned website. “We are so excited about our revamped website and there could not be a more perfect time to launch than our 35 Year anniversary,” says Prime’s Juliet Michels. Prime’s focus is on curing and drying technology for - [Excelitas Technologies to Acquire Heraeus Noblelight Business from Heraeus Group](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/excelitas-technologies-to-acquire-heraeus-noblelight-business-from-heraeus-group/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Excelitas and Heraeus Noblelight. Excelitas Moves to Further Expand and Broaden its Industrial Technology Portfolio with a Highly Complementary Set of Photonic Solutions across the Lighting Spectrum Excelitas Technologies Corp., Waltham, Massachusetts, a leading industrial and medical technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announced that it - [Record-Breaking PACK EXPO Las Vegas Exceeds Expectations](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/record-breaking-pack-expo-las-vegas-exceeds-expectations/) - Press release submitted on behalf of PACK EXPO. The packaging and processing community came together this week for perhaps the most important PACK EXPO Las Vegas, in its history, according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Nearly 32,000 attendees, the most in the show’s history, actively engaged with more than - [Inkcups Unveils XJET Switch, Direct-to-Bag UV Printer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/inkcups-unveils-xjet-switch-direct-to-bag-uv-printer/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Inkcups. Global printing industry leader Inkcups, Danvers, Massachusetts, announces the global launch of the XJET Switch, a groundbreaking digital printer for direct-to-bag and hard goods applications. This state-of-the-art addition to the esteemed XJET line is the first UV flatbed printing machine formulated with high-quality bag decoration in mind. As the - [LG Chem Inaugurates European Customer Solution Center in Germany](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/lg-chem-inaugurates-european-customer-solution-center-in-germany/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LG Chem. LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea, announced today that it has opened its first European Customer Solutions Center (EU CS Center) in Frankfurt, Germany, to provide comprehensive technology solutions for its European-based partners. The opening ceremony was attended by key LG Chem executives and German government personnel, including - [ACTEGA Confirms High Speeds Now Achievable with ECOLEAF and Industry Leaders Adopting On-Demand Metallization](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/actega-confirms-high-speeds-now-achievable-with-ecoleaf-and-industry-leaders-adopting-on-demand-metallization/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Actega. ECOLEAF unit now reaches industry productivity and performance levels to support medium to long-run jobs, bringing the benefits of sustainable, on-demand metallization to mainstream narrow web packaging and labels production. ECOLEAF unit now reaches industry productivity and performance levels to support medium to long-run jobs, bringing the benefits - [LG Chem and Eni Sustainable Mobility Join Forces for a Potential New Innovative Biorefinery in South Korea](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/lg-chem-and-eni-sustainable-mobility-join-forces-for-a-potential-new-innovative-biorefinery-in-south-korea/) - Press release submitted on behalf of LG Chem and Eni Sustainable Mobility. LG Chem and Eni Sustainable Mobility are conducting technical and economic feasibility assessments for potential biorefinery in South Korea Plant to be completed by 2026; final investment decision expected to be made by 2024 The potential biorefinery is expected to process approximately 400,000 - [Plastics Industry Association Launches Recycling is Real Advocacy Campaign](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/plastics-industry-association-launches-recycling-is-real-advocacy-campaign/) - Press Release submitted on behalf of The Plastics Industry Association. The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Washington, District of Columbia, has launched a new advocacy campaign called Recycling is Real, dedicated to promoting and defending plastic recycling in America. The campaign will provide content to help elected officials and policymakers understand that recycling is a vital - [Innovations in Optics Expands Market Reach with Distributor Partnership](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/innovations-in-optics-expands-market-reach-with-distributor-partnership/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Innovations in Optics. Innovations in Optics [IOI], Woburn, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce its partnership with ALRAD Instruments Limited [ALRAD] in the United Kingdom. ALRAD, an industry leader since 1970, has more than 50 years of dedicated service to the industrial, automation, scientific, medical, and instrumentation sectors. With their - [ACTEGA Introduces Ultrasheen® PakSafe UV Coatings to Meet California Proposition 65 and the EPA Ban on “Forever Chemicals”](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/actega-introduces-ultrasheen-paksafe-uv-coatings-to-meet-california-proposition-65-and-the-epa-ban-on-forever-chemicals-2/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Actega. ACTEGA, Wesel, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has launched its new Ultrasheen® PakSafe UV coatings. PakSafe UV coatings have undergone thorough regulatory analysis and are specially formulated to exclude all California Proposition 65 materials and “forever chemicals” (PFAS - [INX prepares for PRINTING United with complete Inkjet solutions and sustainable Packaging inks](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/inx-prepares-for-printing-united-with-complete-inkjet-solutions-and-sustainable-packaging-inks/) - Press release submitted on behalf of INX International Ink Co. Schaumburg, IL – August 31, 2023 – INX International is planning to focus on three segments at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta. Advanced digital solutions, including premium inkjet inks and digital printing systems, and sustainable packaging inks will be on display in booth - [EB Technology, GOpak and Sustainability](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/eb-technology-gopak-and-sustainability/) - AJ Buran is a well-known figure in the printing and packaging industry, a founder of GOpak who currently serves as president of sales. GOpak is a printing company using electron beam (EB) technology to supply scalable and sustainable solutions to end users. Buran was kind enough to be interviewed for this issue’s article after RadTech - [UV Powder Coating Working Group Being Explored](https://uvebtech.com/uncategorized/2023/uv-powder-coating-working-group-being-explored/) - RadTech members have expressed interest in forming a working group on UV powder coating and therefore would like to set up a first meeting. The objective of this group is to provide a holistic view on the strengths and possibilities of UV powder coating, to create awareness and provide the right information, especially from an - [Roland DG TrueVIS™ MG Series UV Printer/Cutters Now Support One-Pass Multilayer Printing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/roland-dg-truevis-mg-series-uv-printer-cutters-now-support-one-pass-multilayer-printing/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA Corporation Irvine, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 – Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has announced that its TrueVIS™ MG Series UV printer/cutters now support "One Pass Multilayer printing," which allows for three layers of ink to be printed simultaneously. One-Pass Multilayer - [Michelman's Molly Hladik to Present at Labelexpo Europe's Flexible Packaging Master Class](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/michelmans-molly-hladik-to-present-at-labelexpo-europes-flexible-packaging-master-class/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Michelman CINCINNATI, OH (August 16, 2023) – Molly Hladik, Ph.D., Global R&D Manager at Michelman, will lead a class on inks, coatings, curing, and laminating as an instructor at Labelexpo Europe's Flexible Packaging Masterclass.The class is scheduled for September 12 at 12:15 PM and will include considerations on inks - [ACTEGA Introduces Ultrasheen® PakSafe UV Coatings to Meet California Proposition 65 and the EPA Ban on “Forever Chemicals”](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/actega-introduces-ultrasheen-paksafe-uv-coatings-to-meet-california-proposition-65-and-the-epa-ban-on-forever-chemicals/) - Press release submitted on behalf of ACTEGA Wesel, 17 August, 2023 – ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has launched its new Ultrasheen® PakSafe UV coatings. PakSafe UV coatings have undergone thorough regulatory analysis and are specially formulated to exclude all California Proposition 65 materials - [PAMA 2023 Workshop: Building a Unified Vision from Research to Regulation](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/pama-2023-workshop-building-a-unified-vision-from-research-to-regulation/) - Press release submitted on behalf of RadTech - The Association for UV & EB Technology The advance registration discounts end on September 1 for the PAMA 2023 Workshop, taking place September 18-19, 2023 at the University of Colorado - Boulder in Boulder, Colorado during Photopolymer Week 2023. Hosted by the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA), RadTech, and NIST, - [Harbour Results, AutoForecast Solutions Release First-of-its-Kind Battery Electric Vehicle Market Study](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/harbour-results-autoforecast-solutions-release-first-of-its-kind-battery-electric-vehicle-market-study-2/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Harbour Results and AutoForecast Solutions SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 7, 2023 – Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI) collaborated with AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) to develop “Electrifying Mobility: BEV Impact on the Automotive Supply Chain,” a market study that looks at the automotive industry’s electrification transformation and its impact on all automotive suppliers - [RadTech at University of Maryland Center for Research in Extreme Batteries Spring 2023 Meeting](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radtech-at-university-of-maryland-center-for-research-in-extreme-batteries-spring-2023-meeting/) - As a collaborative research environment between US government, academia and industry, the University of Maryland (UMD) Center for Research in Extreme Batteries (CREB) fosters and accelerates collaborative research in advanced battery materials and technologies and characterization techniques. Entities conduct innovative computational and experimental research and welcome opportunities to connect with companies to help solve problems and advance - [Programs Available for PAMA Workshop 2023 and Photopolymerization Fundamentals](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/programs-available-for-pama-workshop-2023-and-photopolymerization-fundamentals/) - PAMA 2023 Workshop: Building a Unified Vision from Research to Regulation Hosted by RadTech and NIST, this in-person workshop aims to foster constructive discussions on the current and future directions of vat photopolymerization. Expect a series of open-dialogue panels moderated by experts and focused roadmapping activities on a broad range of topics from composites and - [UV Days 2023 with around 1000 participants from 32 countries](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/uv-days-2023-with-around-1000-participants-from-32-countries/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IST METZ GmbH IST METZ, July 20, 2023: At the UV Days, which took place from July 4 to 6 in Nürtingen, organizer IST METZ welcomed around 1,000 guests and 40 exhibitors from a total of 32 countries. More than 30 impulse and short lectures,18 company tours as well - [Honle Presents LED-UV Curing for Label Printing Applications](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/led-uv-curing-for-label-printing-applications/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Honle Group At this year's Labelexpo, the UV specialist Hönle will present LED curing devices from its comprehensive LED Powerline product series for fast and energy-efficient curing in label printing. Amongst them the new LED Powerline LC HV. Hönle LED-UV curing devices are used for both, the pinning and - [Wausau Coated Products Announces Rick Laliberte as the New Chief Financial Officer (CFO)](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/wausau-coated-products-announces-rick-laliberte-as-the-new-chief-financial-officer-cfo/) - Press release submitted on behalf of Wausau Coated Wausau, WI — Wausau Coated Products Inc., an independent family owned and operated, leading manufacturer of adhesive-based label products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Laliberte as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Rick joins Wausau Coated Products with an extensive business and finance background. - [IGM Resins Engagement in Sustainability: Mortara Products Lead the Way](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/igm-resins-engagement-in-sustainability-mortara-products-lead-the-way/) - Press release submitted on behalf of IGM Resins Sustainability is an increasingly important topic in the business world, and the energy curing industry is no exception. At iGM Resins, we are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and supporting the sustainability efforts of our customers. Our dedication to sustainability is amongst others - [IST INTECH to host Digital Touchpoint at UV Days 2023 with Support from People&Technology, Array Graphics, and Neos](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/ist-intech-to-host-digital-touchpoint-at-uv-days-2023-with-support-from-peopletechnology-array-graphics-and-neos/) - OXFORDSHIRE, 22nd June 2023 – IST INTECH, a leading provider of UV curing and printing solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the highly anticipated UV Days 2023 event, organized by IST Metz. The exhibition will take place from 4th July to 6th July 2023 in Nürtingen, Germany, and IST INTECH will be proudly - [New Chairs Named to RadTech Sustainability Committee](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/new-chairs-named-to-radtech-sustainability-committee/) - In March, RadTech’s Sustainability Committee had the opportunity to meet in San Diego, California, for the BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference. During this conference, there were three meetings focused on sustainability. The first panel focused on food and beverage startups, where the panelists discussed how they viewed sustainability for their companies. One of the - [2024 RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference: Call for Papers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/2024-radtech-uveb-technology-and-conference-call-for-papers/) - RadTech invites you to submit an abstract for the 2024 RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference. This includes a technical conference paper, not exceeding 25 minutes in length, followed by a five-minute Q&A session. Fill out the online abstract submission form before September 29, 2023, providing a comprehensive description of your paper for assessment by the - [UV Days 2023: July 4-6 in Nürtingen, Germany](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/uv-days-2023-july-4-6-in-nurtingen-germany/) - UV Days 2023 is scheduled for July 4-6 at the IST METZ headquarters in Nürtingen, Germany. Each day, gates will open at 10 a.m., and visitors will be able to organize their experiences according to their interests. The heart of the new campus at the IST METZ headquarters is the state-of-the-art research and development laboratory. - [LG Chem to Speed Up Expansion](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/lg-chem-to-speed-up-expansion/) - LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea, a leading global chemical company with a diversified business portfolio in the key areas of petrochemicals, advanced materials and life sciences, announced that it has started construction of its fourth carbon nanotube (CNT) plant at its Daesan Complex. LG Chem’s CNT 4 Plant is slated for operation in 2025 and - [Michelman to Receive Inaugural IRI Excellence Award](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/michelman-to-receive-inaugural-iri-excellence-award/) - Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, has been honored as the first recipient of the Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) Excellence Award for Corporate Citizenship. The award acknowledges Michelman's unwavering commitment to sustainability within its operations, as well as its leadership in fostering sustainable practices across various sectors, including digital printing, packaging, composites, technical textiles, agriculture and architectural coatings. - [Albert Invent Raises $7.5 Million in Seed Money](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/albert-invent-raises-7-5-million-in-seed-money/) - Albert Invent, Oakland, California, the company empowering global organizations to accelerate innovation with its state-of-the-art R&D platform, announced $7.5 million in seed funding. Index Ventures led the investment in Albert Invent, whose platform is already helping thousands of scientists worldwide expedite time to market. Homebrew, F-Prime Capital and prominent angel investors also participated in the - [ACTEGA Unveils Plans for New North Carolina Facility](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/actega-unveils-plans-for-new-north-carolina-facility/) - ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, announced its plans to open a new 238,000 sq. ft. facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The project is being supported by the state of North Carolina, providing funding to establish a new, state-of-the-art production facility. With - [Beckers Pioneers More Sustainable Coil Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/beckers-pioneers-more-sustainable-coil-coatings/) - Beckers, Berlin, Germany, has developed the first commercial paint formulations for dual ultraviolet and electron beam curing in the oil coating market. The technologies can reduce VOC and CO2 emissions and enhance efficiency in the industry by providing up to twice the surface coverage per kilogram of paint. The European Coil Coating Association (ECCA) considers - [GEW Founder Honored with 2023 Global Achievement Award](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/gew-founder-honored-with-2023-global-achievement-award/) - Malcolm Rae, founder of UV curing systems manufacturer GEW, West Sussex, United Kingdom, has been announced the winner of this year’s Global Achievement Award. The award is the most prestigious accolade in the annual Label Industry Global Awards and recognizes "an individual who has made a key contribution to the promotion and growth of the - [EB Myths and Misconceptions](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/eb-myths-and-misconceptions/) - For any given technology, there are myths and misconceptions of how that technology works, how that technology can be implemented, and all the other little whats and whys and hows that surround using that technology for a particular application. Electron beam is no exception to this rule, and, as a technology that has less everyday - [Photopolymerization Fundamentals: Call for Posters](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/photopolymerization-fundamentals-call-for-posters/) - RadTech has issued a call for posters for the Photopolymerization Fundamentals conference in September. The posters will focus on presenting recent advancements, critical achievements and research outcomes in the field of photopolymerization. Poster presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their work, which may include research findings or developments relevant to product development. Highlights of - [In Memoriam: Urs Läuppi](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/in-memoriam-urs-lauppi/) - Urs Läuppi, a respected and world-renowned icon in the electron beam industry, passed away April 15 after a brief illness. His career included more than five decades of sales and consulting work with leading electron beam and gamma equipment manufacturers. He advocated passionately for the adoption of electron beam technology. This included involvement in the - [Penn Color Opens Production Plant in Thailand](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/penn-color-opens-production-plant-in-thailand/) - Penn Color, Inc., Rayong, Thailand, developer and manufacturer of color matched color concentrates, masterbatches and pigment dispersions, has taken a significant step in expanding its manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a facility in the Pluak Daeng Subdistrict, Rayong Province, Thailand. This new factory allows Penn Color to supply high-quality colorant and additive masterbatches to - [LG Chem Targets Battery Materials Sales Growth](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/lg-chem-targets-battery-materials-sales-growth/) - LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea, a science-oriented corporation leading with science for sustainability, announced its business strategy for its three new growth engines by 2030. LG Chem is set to secure its global leadership in high-nickel cathodes around three key areas – market, technology and metal sourcing. LG Chem plans to strengthen its market leadership - [Penn Color Launches Portfolio of Dispersions](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/penn-color-launches-portfolio-of-dispersions/) - Hatfield, Pennsylvania-based Penn Color Inc. has announced the launch of its Astrad™ portfolio of dispersions. With its broad range of applications, this portfolio demonstrates Penn Color’s commitment to providing solutions for the coatings industry. Astrad™ is the new product portfolio of water-based, solvent-based and UV dispersions, which includes several different series: Astrad-UV is available in - [Webinar: Application of AI in the UV/EB Industry](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/webinar-application-of-ai-in-the-uv-eb-industry/) - RadTech is excited to announce a webinar in the group's BIG IDEAS Webinar Series on the Application of AI in the UV/EB Industry: Opportunities and Considerations. Scheduled for 11-11:45 a.m. Central time on Wednesday, June 13, the webinar will feature Jonathan Welch, head of data science at Albert Invent, will guide attendees through a comprehensive - [ACTEGA Invests $5 Million in New Jersey Facility](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/actega-invests-5-million-in-new-jersey-facility/) - ACTEGA, a manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds in Wesel, Germany, has announced a $5 million investment in its New Jersey facility. The investment will fund numerous developments across the site, including the transition to automated production processes and plans to increase production capacity and storage space. The multiple expansion projects and - [Mimaki Collaborates with Autodesk](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/mimaki-collaborates-with-autodesk/) - Suwanee, Georgia-based Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of 3D full color printers, wide-format 2D inkjet printers and cutters, has announced a collaboration with Autodesk, Inc. to present how to bring 3D data from the design, engineering and entertainment industries to life by utilizing Autodesk software and Mimaki full-color 3D technology. Mimaki will be exhibiting this - [Gigahertz-Optik Develops LED-Based Calibration Standard](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/gigahertz-optik-develops-led-based-calibration-standard/) - Gigahertz-Optik developed the LED-based standard BN-LLSF-2P, which is perfectly suited for photometric calibrations according to CIE 251:2023. The standard can be used as an illuminance calibration standard for photometers, as well as a luminous flux standard in combination with an integrating sphere in 2π geometry. The BN-LLSF-2P standard is offered together with calibration by Gigahertz-Optik’s - [RadTech Launches Sustainability Website](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radtech-launches-sustainability-website/) - RadTech, the Association for UV+EB Technology, has launched a sustainability website that provides information on the organization’s commitment to sustainability, as well as resources for members to use in their own sustainability efforts. The goal of the site is to make it easy for RadTech members to learn about sustainability and to take steps to - [Hrdlick, Kochanny Honored with NAPIM Awards](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/hrdlick-kochanny-honored-with-napim-awards/) - Schaumburg, Illinois-based INX International Ink Co. President & CEO John Hrdlick and Jim Kochanny, senior VP/chief operating officer, were recognized by the industry with NAPIM Printing Ink Awards on March 26 in Napa, California. Hrdlick was honored with the Ault Award for outstanding leadership, and Kochanny received an Ink Pioneer Award. For Hrdlick, it is - [Michelman Earns 2023 EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/michelman-earns-2023-ecovadis-gold-sustainability-rating/) - Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, is proud to announce that it has earned an EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability. Michelman ranks in the top 96th percentile of 100,000+ companies that have been evaluated across more than 200 industries and 175 countries. EcoVadis has grown to become "the world's largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings." - [Carbon Introduces LOCTITE® 3843 HDT60](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/carbon-introduces-loctite-3843-hdt60/) - Carbon®, Redwood City, California, is a 3D printing technology company that launched the LOCTITE 3843 HDT60 as an addition to its material portfolio. It was developed for product designers and production engineers who need a fast turnaround time for a wide variety of tools, fixtures, jigs and decorative parts that require high accuracy, surface finish - [ACTEGA Announces Management Appointments for the Americas](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/actega-announces-management-appointments-for-the-americas/) - ACTEGA, Kansas City, Missouri, has announced two high-profile management appointments. Andrei Sotkeviciene, who was previously the managing director of ACTEGA do Brasil, assumed the role of president for ACTEGA North America. His successor, Carlos Mateluna, already took over the position as managing director of ACTEGA do Brasil at the beginning of March. Sotkeviciene brings an - [DELO Adhesives Used for Thin-Film Solar Cells](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/delo-adhesives-used-for-thin-film-solar-cells/) - DELO, Sudbury, Massachusetts, now offers adhesives for solar cells. These light-curing products, made from epoxy resins or acrylates, are well suited for bonding the protective films of thin-film solar cells. The adhesives also act as an effective barrier against humidity. Made up of several layers, with a thickness in the millimeter range, these solar cells - [Wausau Coated Products Names VP of Technology and Engineering](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/wausau-coated-products-names-vp-of-technology-and-engineering/) - Wausau Coated Products Inc., Wausau, Wisconsin, has announced the appointment of Steve Luedke as the new vice president of technology and engineering. Prior to his new role at Wausau Coated Products, Luedke held a variety of positions in industry-leading companies, including WS Packaging Group, MCC Label and Innovairre. During his tenure at WS Packaging/MCC, he - [RadTech Hires Regulatory Consultant](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radtech-hires-regulatory-consultant/) - RadTech has hired Dr. Gregory Pace, an analytical scientist with broad experience in global regulatory affairs, analytical laboratory services and operations, food packaging materials testing and product stewardship. Pace will assist with member regulatory needs and also work with members of the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA), a RadTech collaboration with the National Institutes of - [IACMI Receives Federal Funding Renewal](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/iacmi-receives-federal-funding-renewal/) - The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation® (IACMI), headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, announced it is receiving a funding renewal from the Department of Energy (DOE). IACMI becomes the first clean energy institute to be renewed by DOE. IACMI will be receiving federal funding across five fiscal years, with a first-year investment of $6 million to - [NSM Hires West Coast Account Manager](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/nsm-hires-west-coast-account-manager/) - Nagase Specialty Materials NA LLC (NSM), Itasca, Illinois, a hybrid distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemical products., recently announced its organic expansion in the Western United States, thereby completing its North American footprint in partnership with its affiliated organization, NAGASE Mexico. Daniel Roske spent years in the lab working with coatings, structural adhesives, isocyanate adhesives - [Richter Elected Chairman of Dr. Hönle AG Supervisory Board](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/richter-elected-chairman-of-dr-honle-ag-supervisory-board/) - The Annual General Meeting elected Dr. Franz Richter to the supervisory board of Dr. Hönle AG, Gilching, Germany. Richter takes over the chairmanship of the supervisory board and thus succeeds Prof. Dr. Karl Hönle, who resigned from office with effect from the end of the Annual General Meeting. Richter is president of the board of - [RadTech Announces Photopolymer Week 2023](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radtech-announces-photopolymer-week-2023/) - RadTech has announced the launch of Photopolymer Week 2023, which will take place September 18-22, 2023, at the University of Colorado - Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. This special week is dedicated to presenting and showcasing the most recent research and results from leaders in the photopolymerization field and will take place over two events in - [Roland DGA Launches UV Printers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/roland-dga-launches-uv-printers/) - Wide-format imaging leader Roland DGA, Irvine, California, has announced the launch of its new VersaOBJECT® CO Series inkjets – advanced flatbed and belt-driven UV printers that combine image quality, productivity, and versatility, with Roland DG reliability and ease of use. The new VersaOBJECT CO Series offers customers a range of configurations and sizes to suit - [PAMA Highlights Women in Photopolymer AM](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/pama-highlights-women-in-photopolymer-am/) - By David A. Walker, Executive Chairperson, Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) and Callie I. Higgins, Ph.D.; Co-Project Leader, Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing; National Institute of Standards and Technology Additive Manufacturing (AM), despite its size and recent growth, still is a nascent technology at the beginning of its journey into the manufacturing supply chain. What’s exciting about - [Program Released for ICULTA 2023](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/program-released-for-iculta-2023/) - The program for ICULTA 2023, to be held on April 23-26 in Berlin, Germany, is online at www.iculta.com/program. ICULTA 2023 starts with tutorials giving an overview of UV LED manufacturing and their industrial application, as well as spectral measurement requirements and safety aspects. The program in the next couple of days offers numerous plenary and - [Robert Welford Appointed President of Xeikon](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/robert-welford-appointed-president-of-xeikon/) - Flint Group, Lier, Belgium, has announced the appointment of Robert Welford as president for Xeikon. Stepping up from his current position as vice President of research and development, he will lead Xeikon through the next phase, reaffirming the company's commitment to bringing the latest innovations in digital printing to customers across the globe. Welford joined - [PAMA Webinar: Fire Testing and Flammability in Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/pama-webinar-fire-testing-and-flammability-in-photopolymer-additive-manufacturing/) - The on-demand ideal of additive manufacturing requires versatile feedstock materials to meet the needs of a variety of industries. Flammability requirements vary widely from industry-to-industry, making the ideal of a universal “fire safe” photopolymer resin challenging to attain. This webinar, scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Central time April 11, will present an overview of - [IST America Announces Key Senior Leadership Changes](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/ist-america-announces-key-senior-leadership-changes/) - IST America, Shorewood, Illinois, has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Effective April 1, 2023, Bill Bonallo will transition from his role as company CEO and president. Replacing him will be Errol Moebius, IST America’s current vice president. Bonallo will remain a strategic consultant until the end of this year and will be serving - [iGM Resins, Qualipoly Parner for Supply and Distribution](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/igm-resins-qualipoly-parner-for-supply-and-distribution/) - iGM Resins, leading global provider of energy curing raw material solutions in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, has announced an exclusive supply and distribution agreement with Qualipoly Chemical Corporation, a global leader in the industrial supplies market. The partnership will allow for the distribution of Qualipoly full range of advanced energy curing resins across iGM Resins network. - [Yarborough Joins Michelman as Science and Sustainability Officer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/yarborough-joins-michelman-as-science-and-sustainability-officer/) - Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, is excited to announce that Dr. Portia Yarborough has joined the company as Chief Science & Sustainability Officer (CSSO). She has expertise in delivering innovative solutions using high-performance engineered materials, elastomers, composites and sealing technologies. Yarborough has helped customers excel in a diverse range of markets, including aerospace, electronics and protective apparel. - [NAGASE Specialty Materials Expands to Western US](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/nagase-specialty-materials-expands-to-western-us/) - NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC (NSM), Itasca, Illinois, has announced its expansion into the Western United States. NSM is now part of NAGASE Group and has propelled its organic growth through a highly curated supplier and product portfolio coupled with NAGASE’s manufacturing capabilities in industries that impact everyday life. NSM provides a pathway for growth - [RAHN USA Marks 25 Years](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/rahn-usa-marks-25-years/) - RAHN USA Corporation, Aurora, Illinois, will celebrate 25 years of success in April 2023. RAHN was founded as a two-person company in 1998 and solely focused on RAHN's Energy Curing business. RAHN USA has been an active member of RadTech North America since 1998, and Michael Gould, the company's technical key account manager, is the - [GEW Case Study: UV Hot Melt Coatings at Nu-Coat](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/gew-case-study-uv-hot-melt-coatings-at-nu-coat/) - Nu-Coat specializes in the manufacturing and suppling of self-adhesive materials to the signage, display and graphics market for a broad variety of applications. Situated in the Welsh Valleys in the United Kingdom, the company has carved out a niche in the market by gearing its processes toward the production of specialist materials in relatively short - [DELO to Host Bonding Technology Webinars](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/delo-to-host-bonding-technology-webinars/) - DELO, Sudbury, Massachusets, is set to host another round of its industry webinar series: TECH TALKS. This year’s series will cover both familiar and new, thought-provoking topics, ranging from basic education to insights into new bonding technologies. In manufacturing, there are many equally important factors, including output, quality, and sustainability. This is especially true in - [Integration Technology to Rebrand as IST INTECH](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/integration-technology-to-rebrand-as-ist-intech/) - Integration Technology, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, has changed its name to IST INTECH to align the company within the IST Group brand, reinforcing that customers can continue to rely on IST INTECH as a trusted partner. Additional benefits from increased group investment in innovation resulting in the development of next generation sustainable UV LED curing products. - [Beeman Named VP of Global Sales of S-One Labels and Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/beeman-named-vp-of-global-sales-of-s-one-labels-and-packaging/) - S-One Labels & Packaging, Sarasota, Florida, has announced industry powerhouse Sharon Beeman as the new vice president of global sales. Beeman is renowned for forging strong relationships and fueling exponential growth and is the exclusive provider of Michelman in-line and offline primers in the US, Canada, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg to HP Indigo - [Low-Energy EB Bioburden Reduction and Sterilization](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2023/low-energy-eb-bioburden-reduction-and-sterilization/) - Electron beam has been used to cure coatings and cross-link films, but did you know that it can sterilize, too? Radiation-based bioburden reduction and sterilization methods have been used commercially for several decades.1 Including gamma, x-ray, and electron beam, these methods work by harnessing ionizing radiation to break bonds within microbial DNA, thus inactivating the - [EIT 2.0 Adds Swain as COO, Opens New Facility](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/eit-2-0-adds-swain-as-coo-opens-new-facility/) - Leesburg, Virginia-based EIT 2.0 LLC (dba EIT LLC) has announced the appointment of Pradyumna Kumar “P.K.” Swain, Ph.D., as chief operating officer. Swain has spent much of his career in management with a focus on UV curing, disinfection, and air and water treatment. His addition to the leadership team strengthens EIT 2.0’s ability to capitalize - [RadTech Young Professionals Committee: Katie Snowwhite](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/radtech-young-professionals-committee-katie-snowwhite/) - Katie Snowwhite has grown up around the UV/EB industry but began full-time work as market technical coordinator at 7D Innovators just over a year ago. Recently, she has taken on the position of RadTech Young Professionals co-chair and is excited to be working with the young professionals in the UB/EB industry. RTYP: When did you - [Top 5 Reasons to Explore LinkedIn's Learning Library](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/top-5-reasons-to-explore-linkedins-learning-library/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology It's a new year, and there's no better time to make a plan for job skills training. Business leaders know that one key to a company's success is having a skilled, knowledgeable workforce. With the rapid pace of advancement occurring in every sector, no one can sit back contentedly - [RadTech Winter Meeting: March 8, 2023, in San Diego, California](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radtech-winter-meeting-march-8-2023-in-san-diego-california/) - The 2023 RadTech Annual Winter Meeting is scheduled to take place March 8 in San Diego at the Wyndham Bayside Hotel. Meetings and continuing key initiatives in the Printing and Packaging, Additive Manufacturing (PAMA), EHS, Sustainability, Industrial Applications, and Batteries and Energy Storage groups have been scheduled Please note: This meeting directly follows the BIG - [Roland DGA Makes Key Changes to Leadership Team](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/roland-dga-makes-key-changes-to-leadership-team/) - Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, California, has announced three key changes to its leadership team. The changes come following Amado Lara’s appointment to company president. Dan Johansen has joined the company as vice president of sales. Sid Lambert has been promoted from US sales manager to director of sales. Dan Wilson, most recently serving as marketing - [AMUG Announces Keynote Speakers for 2023 Conference](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/amug-announces-keynote-speakers-for-2023-conference/) - The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has announced its keynote speakers for the 2023 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from March 19-23, 2023. Co-presenters Robert Ducey of LAIKA Studios and Nicholas Jacobson of the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus will take the stage on Tuesday, March 21. Max Haot of - [IPG Photonics Launches UV Lasers for Machining](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/ipg-photonics-launches-uv-lasers-for-machining/) - Oxford, Massachusetts-based IPG Photonics Corporation (Nasdaq: IPGP), has announced the launch of three deep ultraviolet (Deep UV) lasers with its proprietary non-linear crystals, providing more robust and flexible solutions over lasers using conventional frequency conversion materials. These new lasers provide industry-leading reliability for numerous industries and micromachining applications: A 3-watt continuous wave, single-frequency fiber laser - [DELO Line Lamp Offers Intensity in Adhesive Curing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/delo-line-lamp-offers-intensity-in-adhesive-curing/) - DELO, Sudbury, Massachusetts, has developed a line lamp for curing adhesives and other multifunctional polymers. DELOLUX 301 offers high curing speeds and great flexibility for integration into production systems. This lamp is suitable for highly automated processes in small and narrow production lines, like those found in consumer electronics assembly. It also can be used - [Excelitas Technologies Acquires Phoseon Technology](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/excelitas-technologies-acquires-phoseon-technology/) - Excelitas Technologies Corp., based in Waltham, Massachusetts, has completed the acquisition of Phoseon Technology, Inc., Hillsboro, Oregon. Phoseon is an established pioneer in the design and manufacture of world-class LED-based industrial curing and scientific illumination solutions, delivering field-proven reliability and enabling significant efficiency gains for a wide range of global customers. Phoseon joins Excelitas’ commercial - [RadTech Announces RadLaunch Class of 2023](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/radtech-announces-radlaunch-class-of-2023/) - Created to recognize innovative start-ups and innovators for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) technologies, RadTech, the UV/EB industry association announces its RadLaunch Class of 2023. RadLaunch award members will be recognized and celebrated at the upcoming BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology conference, March 6-8, 2023 in San Diego, CA. RadLaunch thanks our awards chairs Dr. - [UV Lamps for Nail Gels - Facts, Science, and Common Sense](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/uv-lamps-for-nail-gels-facts-science-and-common-sense/) - For over 20 years, millions of people have regularly and safely used UV gel nail products. Along with this long history of safe use, all scientific evidence demonstrates that UV nail lamps are safe when used according to well-established safe practices. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), UV nail lamps are safe - [GEW Aids Ukraine Printing House](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/gew-aids-ukraine-printing-house/) - GEW has supplied a commercial printing company in Ukraine with a complete 40" UV and LED curing system for the company’s Komori L640+C sheetfed offset press, free of charge. Pryvatna Drukarnya, based in Khmelnytskyi in western Ukraine, had been forced to halt production in February 2022 so it could provide humanitarian support to some of - [Penn Color Expands Footprint in Asia](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/penn-color-expands-footprint-in-asia/) - Penn Color Inc., Hatfield, Pennsylvania, celebrated another milestone in its path to expanding its footprint in Asia with the official grand opening ceremony for its new Technology Center in Singapore on January 10. “This is an inspiring studio where designers, brand managers, business leaders, process engineers, converters, equipment manufacturers, materials suppliers and technical experts come - [Integration Technology Bolsters Position in Europe with Sales Team Hire](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/integration-technology-bolsters-position-in-europe-with-sales-team-hire/) - Integration Technology has announced another strategic appointment following significant workforce growth in 2021 and 2022. Germany-based Pana Vrettos joined the business as senior sales manager for the DACH region, Southern Europe and Poland, taking up the new role at the start of 2023. Vrettos has more than 15 years’ experience in international technical sales of - [IST METZ Changes Managing Director](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/ist-metz-changes-managing-director/) - Since January 1, 2023, Tim Sterbak has been the sole managing director of IST METZ GmbH & CO KG, Nürtingen, Germany, after steering the company with Christian-Marius Metz, grandson of company founder Gerhard Metz. Metz now will focus on his work in the holding company. “I have full confidence that Tim Sterbak will continue to - [MBO America Introduces FC 23/30 Web Coating Unit](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/mbo-america-introduces-fc-23-30-web-coating-unit/) - MBO America, Marlton, New Jersey, has boosted its portfolio with its FC web coating unit, available in 23-inch- and 30-inch-wide web widths. The unit applies aqueous (water-based) or UV-based (chemical-based) protective and tactile coatings to a printed web at full-press or finishing-web speed. It can coat two sides of the web with gloss, matte, soft-touch, - [El Khatib Joins NAGASE Specialty Materials](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/el-khatib-joins-nagase-specialty-materials/) - NAGASE Specialty Materials (NSM), Itasca, Illinois, has appointed Abdul Aziz El Khatib as a buyer. The Chicago, Illinois, resident will focus on the industrial side of NSM, managing domestic purchasing and inventory for its performance chemical lines. Prior to joining the NAGASE team, he had relatable work experience in a retail environment with Meijer, a - [PAMA Seeks Participants for Round Robin Study](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/pama-seeks-participants-for-round-robin-study/) - The PAMA Materials Characterization Working Committee is set to kick off the PAMA working curve round robin study to benchmark the consistency and reproducibility of working curve measurements within the industry. The committee is seeking 10-12 participants for the round robin study (although participation will not be capped). If you are interested in joining the - [Top 5 UV+EB Technology Articles from 2022](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/top-5-uveb-technology-articles-from-2022/) - While work on the first issue of 2023 is well underway, we paused to see which UV+EB Technology articles from 2022 caught the eyes of our readers. The following stories were the top reads from 2022 for visitors to the website. 1. Mighty Buildings’ 3D-Printed Sustainable Homes Oakland, California-based construction company Mighty Buildings is a - [RadTech Announces Program for BIG IDEAS Conference](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radtech-announces-program-for-big-ideas-conference-2/) - The RadTech BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference, scheduled to take place March 6-8, 2023, in San Diego, California, will focus on the BIG IDEAS in the global space for UV+EB technology. Topics will include 3D printing, additive manufacturing, UV LED, printing, automotive, data-driven materials and more. The BIG IDEAS conference offers the industry a - [Resolutions for Workforce Development in 2023](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2023/resolutions-for-workforce-development-in-2023/) - Another year, another fresh start to develop the workforce and implement new technologies. The best workforce to develop is the workforce that is already on the payroll. The best technologies to implement are those with the highest likelihood of success and ROI. The best combination of workforce and technology is one that pairs an eager - [LED Measurement Solutions for Adhesive Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/led-measurement-solutions-for-adhesive-applications/) - UV LEDs with peak spectral outputs between 365-405 nanometers (nm) are increasingly being used to cure adhesives, but converting a process from mercury to LED may involve more than “turning on” an LED and “turning off” a mercury source. It is important to work with your supplier/formulator to test, evaluate and – if needed – - [Q&A: New Chemicals and SNURs](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/qa-new-chemicals-and-snurs/) - How do new chemicals get a SNUR? What is a SNUR? And how do companies work with a SNUR? Manufacturers are creating new chemicals to keep up with the performance and environmental demands customer’s desire. There are many hurdles to overcome when bringing a better chemical to market – not to mention the amount of - [Intermolecular Attractive Forces: The Key to Understanding Polymer Properties, Part 3](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/intermolecular-attractive-forces-the-key-to-understanding-polymer-properties-part-3/) - In Parts 1 and 2 of this series on intermolecular attractive forces in polymers, discussions of London Dispersion Forces (LDFs)1 and dipole-dipole attractions2, respectively, were presented. In Part 3, we will discuss an unusually strong type of dipole-dipole attraction – one so strong that it generally is classified as a separate type of intermolecular attractive - [A Long-Lived EB: Machine Function and Maintenance, Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/a-long-lived-eb-machine-function-and-maintenance-part-2/) - Part 1 of this article reviewed the basics of how a low-energy electron beam operates and the commonly consumable parts that are needed to keep it in operation.1 Without any fanfare, let’s dive right back into mid-range consumable parts. As previously mentioned, the cathode assembly is operated under high vacuum (typically 10-7 Torr). High vacuum - [Let's Do a Deep Dive...on Underwater Strobes, UV Sources, Measurement and Reliability](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/lets-do-a-deep-dive-on-underwater-strobes-uv-sources-measurement-and-reliability/) - This quarter’s column was inspired by an underwater photography blog (“How Good Are the Strobes for Light Intensity and Coverage?”1), generated by Reef Photo & Video in Florida. My first thought when reading was that it could double as a UV curing blog. For 47 years, my definition of a “deep dive” has been a - [Sustainability Award Winners Announced at RadTech 2022](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/sustainability-award-winners-announced-at-radtech-2022/) - RadTech is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Sustainability Awards. The award was created to recognize the sustainable advantages of UV/EB/LED technology for end users. The RadTech Sustainability Committee has chosen four winners, each in a different sector of the UV/EB/LED market and offering unique product and/or process sustainability advantages. The awards were - [X-Ray Cured Carbon Fiber Composites](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/x-ray-cured-carbon-fiber-composites/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology The RadTech 2021 RadLaunch Special Unique New Technology Award for Cutting Edge X-ray-cured Carbon Fiber Composite System was presented to Anthony Berejka, Ionicorp, Huntington, New York, and Dan Montoney, Rapid Cure Technologies, East Syracuse, New York. Berejka and Montoney conducted in-depth studies, with financial support from the New York - [An Abbreviated Guide to Becoming an EB User](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/an-abbreviated-guide-to-becoming-an-eb-user/) - So, you read an article or saw a presentation about electron beam, and phrases like solvent free, low energy or colorblind had you swooning. But how do you know if EB is right for your process? Or which EB to buy? Or if it will fit in your line? Oh my! Whether you’re switching processing - [RadTech Announces New President, President-Elect and Board Members](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2023/radtech-announces-new-president-president-elect-and-board-members/) - RadTech, the Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam Technologies (UV+EB), is pleased to announce that Michael Gould, Rahn USA Corporation, has assumed the group’s presidency for a two-year term that started January 2023. Mike Bonner, Saint Clair Systems, Inc., has been elected as the incoming RadTech president to assume office in 2025. In addition, newly - [BIG IDEAS Conference Registration Open; Exhibit Space Going Fast](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/big-ideas-conference-registration-open-exhibit-space-going-fast/) - RadTech has announced that registration is open for the BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference taking place March 6-8, 2023, in San Diego, California, at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside. The organization is working to finalize the program for BIG IDEAS and should announce the program in the next few weeks. Here is a sneak - [INX Announces Changes in Leadership](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/inx-announces-changes-in-leadership/) - INX, Schaumburg, Illinois, announced that following a 49-year career in the industry, John Hrdlick will retire as president and CEO at the end of April 2023. Bryce Kristo, currently serving as executive vice president, will be promoted to president and CEO. Kristo has worked at INX for 31 years. To learn more about the company, - [Allied UV Expands Facility](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/allied-uv-expands-facility/) - Allied PhotoChemical has expanded its manufacturing facility in Macomb, Michigan, by 25,000 square feet to provide expanded production capabilities and inventory storage area. Allied increased inventory levels by nearly 500% over the past two years. This expansion will solve challenges by offering 25,000 square feet of warehousing, plus expanding production capabilities in the existing plant. - [Gigahertz-Optik Launches P-21 Radiometer/Photometer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/gigahertz-optik-launches-p-21-radiometer-photometer/) - Gigahertz-Optik’s hand-held P-21 radiometer/photometer now features a large color touchscreen display with three user buttons. The P-21 is capable of measuring average pulse energy (joules, J/cm², lux-seconds, effective candela) of single and multiple burst pulsed events >1 microsecond in length. Stepped auto-ranging allows the user to zoom in on the correct gain level with the - [Eltosch Grafix America, Inc. Appoints Chris Davis as Sales Director](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/eltosch-grafix-america-inc-appoints-chris-davis-as-sales-director/) - Eltosch Grafix America, Inc., a leading provider of UV LED and UV curing as well as IR/hot air-drying equipment in Batavia, Illinois, has named nominated Chris Davis as director of sales. Davis brings more than 25 years of commercial and executive experience in the printing and converting industry to his new position. He served as - [Vini Munzberg to Lead Latin American Sales for GEW](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/vini-munzberg-to-lead-latin-american-sales-for-gew/) - GEW has announced the recent promotion of Vini Munzberg to the role of sales manager for Latin America. Based at GEW Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, Munzberg will be responsible for all sales across the region, including Mexico. Since joining GEW in 2016, Munzberg has used her bilingual skills to provide customer service and sales support - [Energy Conservation No Longer Negotiable](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/energy-conservation-no-longer-negotiable/) - By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech RadTech’s fall meeting has wrapped up, and the attending members acquired great takesaways and conversations. One topic was the growing focus on energy conservation. Longtime RadTech member and current Board Member Jennifer Heathcote, vice president of business development at GEW (EC) Limited, presented a thought-provoking topic on energy and - [A Long-Lived EB: Machine Function and Maintenance, Part 1](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/a-long-lived-eb-machine-function-and-maintenance-part-1/) - Did you know there still are electron beams in operation that were manufactured over 30 years ago? With relatively few moving parts and a solid industrial build, electron beams are prone to long lifetimes; however, true longevity, as with most machines, comes from establishing and performing good maintenance practices. By understanding a bit about how - [Wilson Utilizes 3D Printing to Manufacture Pickleball Paddle of the Future](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/wilson-utilizes-3d-printing-to-manufacture-pickleball-paddle-of-the-future/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Azul 3D™, a Skokie, Illinois-based 3D printing company, and sports equipment manufacturer Wilson Sporting Goods, Chicago, Illinois, were able to connect for a pickleball paddle project after the Azul 3D team reached out to Wilson to demonstrate the size, throughput and industrial materials selection of its LAKE printer. Azul - [Advantages of LED Cationic Cure Cycloaliphatic Epoxy](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/advantages-of-led-cationic-cure-cycloaliphatic-epoxy/) - By Jose A. Lafuente, technical manager, Phlex Teknologies Cationic UV LED cured systems are expanding into a broader array of coatings, composites, adhesives and ink applications where traditional thermoset resin systems such as amine-cured epoxy, urethanes, polyesters and vinyl esters have dominated. Radiation cure technologies are expanding rapidly on an industrial scale, as is interest - [Quick-Cure UV Putty for Wood Flooring](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/quick-cure-uv-putty-for-wood-flooring/) - By Dr. Gary Sigel, Senior Principal Scientist for Armstrong Flooring UV putty compositions were prepared from a mixture of an epoxy acrylate oligomer and flexible urethane acrylate oligomer along with appropriate dye mixtures, mineral fillers and photoinitiator packages to prepare troughable UV putty compositions. These materials are used to fill natural defects in wood such - [Introducing RadTech's Sustainability Committee](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/introducing-radtechs-sustainability-committee/) - By Cara Bommarito, RadTech UV/EB technology is known for many environmental positives, offering users a great opportunity to transform their systems to more efficient and cleaner processes. RadTech has formed a sustainability committee to better promote the environmental benefits of UV/EB and explore how the industry may address increasing environmental concerns. The committee is managed - [Mighty Buildings' 3D-Printed Sustainable Homes](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/mighty-buildings-3d-printed-sustainable-homes/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Oakland, California-based construction company Mighty Buildings is a cutting-edge builder using 3D printing, robotics and automation to create stylish, affordable and sustainable factory-built homes. The company’s custom-designed 3D printer extrudes a proprietary thermoset composite, which hardens into a lightweight but stone-like material when cured with UV. While COVID-19 and - [Formulation Insights for Excimer Lamp Curing to Achieve Well-Balanced Film Properties](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/formulation-insights-for-excimer-lamp-curing-to-achieve-well-balanced-film-properties/) - By Dr. Volker Petry, RadLab AG, Michael Gould, RAHN USA From an application perspective, the following report features guidance for the formulation of acrylate-based systems cured with excimer lamps. This work captures specific information helpful for attaining low gloss in UV-curable formulations, including oligomer, monomer and photoinitiator choices; cure speed; film thickness; oxygen level and - [When Prescribing a Cure, First Do No Harm](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/when-prescribing-a-cure-first-do-no-harm/) - Citizen-scientist in Washington, DC, Advocates for Evaluating UV Curing in Municipal Pipe Repair By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Dealing with a community’s aging or damaged sewer, storm or drinking water piping system can be a monumental challenge. If pipes must be removed and replaced, the project will require clearing a wide pathway for heavy - [UV/EB/LED and the Regulatory Road](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/uv-eb-led-and-the-regulatory-road/) - By Rita Loof, director of environmental affairs, RadTech Ultraviolet (UV), electron beam (EB) and UV light emitting diodes (LED) technologies are used to cure or dry coatings, inks, adhesives and composites without the high levels of polluting emissions of traditional technologies. The technology is used in industries including automotive, printing and packaging, wood, electronics, plastics, - [RadTech 2022: Back to Business in Orlando](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/radtech-2022-back-to-business-in-orlando/) - By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology The UV/EB/LED curing industry gathered in Orlando, Florida, May 9-12 for RadTech 2022, getting “back to business” by gathering for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The 18th biennial conference and exhibition featured more than 100 presentations and 60 exhibitors highlighting the latest innovations in UV - [Hot Lithography: High-Precision 3D Printing of Flame-Retardant Photopolymers for the Electronics Industry](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/hot-lithography-high-precision-3d-printing-of-flame-retardant-photopolymers-for-the-electronics-industry/) - By Christian Frank, Kristina Hager, Reka Csizmadia, Markus Kury and Christian Gorsche, Cubicure GmbH Additive manufacturing (AM) has gained wide acceptance in R&D departments of companies in major industries (e.g., mobility, electronics, medical, aerospace, tooling) and their strategic initiatives toward industrial production solutions greatly contribute to the AM industry’s recent upswing. Global sales of AM - [Gigahertz-Optik Launches Cure-Met UV Curing Radiometer](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/gigahertz-optik-launches-cure-met-uv-curing-radiometer/) - Gigahertz-Optik's new Cure-Met UV radiometer is designed to handle the high temperature and intense UV or blue light levels normally found in UV curing processes. The radiometer monitors and displays its internal temperature and corrects its reading to compensate for any temperature coefficient differences. Irradiance profiling is possible with its internal datalogger and graphical display - [RadLaunch 2023 Applications are Open](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/radlaunch-2023-applications-are-open/) - RadTech, the nonprofit for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, and the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) invites students, university labs, start-ups and new technology developers to apply to be a part of RadLaunch 2023, the UV+EB technology industry education accelerator that focuses on unique and novel technologies. Now in its fifth year, RadLaunch recognizes work - [Heraeus Noblelight Expands Sales Support in India](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/heraeus-noblelight-expands-sales-support-in-india/) - Heraeus Noblelight has announced two new sales members in India, Avnish Kumar and Surya Nautiyal, to provide additional sales, sales support and marketing. Kumar, associate sales manager, is located in New Delhi and comes from the laser technology industry. Nautiyal, associate sales manager, is located in Mumbai and comes from the optics industry. They will - [ACTEGA Appoints Global Head of Sustainability](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/actega-appoints-global-head-of-sustainability/) - ACTEGA, Wesel, Germany, has appointed Dennis Siepmann to the newly created role of global head of sustainability. Siepmann will lead the ongoing development and delivery of ACTEGA's sustainability and ESG initiatives with a particular focus on circular economy, sustainable solutions and ALTANA’s objectives to becoming climate neutral by 2025. Siepmann will be responsible for driving - [IST METZ Launches App-Based UV Measuring Device](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/ist-metz-launches-app-based-uv-measuring-device/) - IST METZ, Nürtingen, Germany, has launched the app-based UV Analyzer. Users can independently check the quality of their UV aggregates at any given time. The app can be downloaded free of charge. The starter kit includes the UV Analyzer Stick with a charging cable and lanyard, as well as measuring strips. The UV Analyzer is - [IDTechEx: Polymer 3D Printing to Hit $21.1 Billion in 2033](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/idtechex-polymer-3d-printing-to-hit-21-1-billion-in-2033/) - When it comes to history and awareness, polymer additive manufacturing leads the 3D printing industry. The first type of 3D printing to be invented in the 1980s was stereolithography, while thermoplastic filament extrusion holds the most public recognition amongst additive technologies. IDTechEx finds that demand for polymer materials by mass far exceeds that of metal - [PPG Elects New President and CEO](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/ppg-elects-new-president-and-ceo/) - PPG, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has announced that Tim Knavish, chief operating officer, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan. 1, 2023. Knavish joined the company’s Board of Directors on October 20, 2022. Knavish, 57, who has served as PPG’s chief operating officer since March, succeeded Chairman and CEO Michael McGarry, 64, in - [Sun Chemical Receives TLMI’s Calvin Frost Award](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/sun-chemical-receives-tlmis-calvin-frost-award/) - Parsippany, New Jersey-based Sun Chemical’s sustainability efforts were recognized with the Calvin Frost Sustainability Leadership Journey Award in the supplier category by TLMI. The Calvin Frost Journey Award is earned by a TLMI member company that has publicly stated goals and begun implementing short-term actions aimed at long-term metrics to improve its business through sustainability - [IST America Welcomes Senior Sales Specialist](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/ist-america-welcomes-senior-sales-specialist/) - IST America, Shorewood, Illinois, is pleased to announce that the company has named Martin Dieumegarde as senior technical sales specialist. Dieumegarde comes to IST America with more than 25 years of sales experience in industrial applications and oOperations segments. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, and his career includes managing extensive - [RadTech BIG IDEAS Table-Top Exhibit Space Running Low](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/radtech-big-ideas-table-top-exhibit-space-running-low/) - If you have been thinking about exhibiting at BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology 2023, March 6-8, 2023, at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside in San Diego, California, reserve your spot now. RadTech has announced that fewer than 20 table-top exhibit spaces are left and space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The organization is - [Dec. 13 Webinar: Flame-Resistant Photopolymers for Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/dec-13-webinar-flame-resistant-photopolymers-for-additive-manufacturing/) - RadTech, the nonprofit for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, has announced a special Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) webinar from 2-3 p.m. EST December 13. The webinar will cover flame-resistant photopolymers for additive manufacturing. As additive manufactured components enter various industrial applications, critical end-users have identified a new requirement for the industry to grapple with: - [FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Celebrate UV Curing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/fsea-gold-leaf-awards-celebrate-uv-curing/) - UV+EB Technology The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) recognized UV-curing decorative applications in print and packaging over nine categories during its 28th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition. The FSEA Gold Leaf Awards program has grown as entries are submitted from around the world by print finishers and binders that want to compete against - [Novel Approaches to Improve Scratch and Abrasion Resistance in UV Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/novel-approaches-to-improve-scratch-and-abrasion-resistance-in-uv-coatings/) - By Bob Lin, Marco Heuer, Roger Reinartz, Aline Skotarczak and Maria Nargiello, Evonik Corporation As UV coatings are applied to a broader range of substrates, the demand for scratch and abrasion resistance continues to grow. This is especially true with thin film applications over flexible, semi-porous or hard substrates with varying types of gloss or - [Acrylated Amine Oligomers to Enhance Cure with UV LED Sources](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/acrylated-amine-oligomers-to-enhance-cure-with-uv-led-sources/) - By James E. Goodrich, Miwon North America, Inc. With their distinct advantages, UV LED energy sources continue to move into new applications. And, even with UV LED improvements, there is a distinct need for new and innovative acrylate chemistries to enhance cure while not being detrimental to the overall formulation performance. In this paper, the - [Innovations in Dual- Cure Technology for Automotive Interior Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/innovations-in-dual-cure-technology-for-automotive-interior-applications/) - By Chris Baumgart, Red Spot Paint and Varnish Dual cure is an emerging technology that bridges the strengths of typical thermal and UV systems. It provides the superior scratch and chemical resistance hallmark to UV coatings while allowing for shadow curing via thermal reactions. This feature has made dual cure an attractive option for automotive - [RadTech, PAMA Support US DOE Industrial Heat Shot](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/radtech-pama-support-us-doe-industrial-heat-shot/) - RadTech, the Association for UV+EB technologies and PAMA, the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance, support the new Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Heat Shot™ initiative. As excerpted from a late September 2022 U.S. Department of Energy Release: "The DOE has launched Industrial Heat Shot™, a new effort aimed at dramatically reducing the cost, energy use, and - [Sun Chemical Color Solutions Opens Masterbatch Mixing Plant](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/sun-chemical-color-solutions-opens-masterbatch-mixing-plant/) - Sun Chemical’s Color Materials division has opened a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient mixing plant in Cologne, Germany. Sun Chemical Color Solutions, the masterbatch business of the Color Materials division, is responsible for the development, manufacture and distribution of masterbatches to the plastics industry. The new mixing plant enables Sun Chemical to produce more efficiently and meet the - [Exhibit Sales Open for BIG IDEAS 2023; Call for Presentations Deadline Nov. 4](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/exhibit-sales-open-for-big-ideas-2023-call-for-presentations-deadline-nov-4/) - Exhibit Sales Open for BIG IDEAS 2023 Table-top exhibit sales are officially open for RadTech's BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology 2023 taking place March 6-8, 2023, at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside in San Diego, California. Forty table-top exhibits are available on a first come, first serve basis, so please don't wait to reserve an - [Roland DGA Adds Belt-Driven Hybrid UV Printers](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/roland-dga-adds-belt-driven-hybrid-uv-printers/) - Roland DGA Corporation has announced the addition of two new belt-driven hybrid UV printers to its VersaUV LEC2 S-Series. The hybrid inkjets use a conveyer for increased versatility. The new hybrids maximize creative options by printing directly on rigid or flexible substrates and roll-to-roll substrates. The LEC2 S-Series belt-driven hybrid printers offer outstanding image quality - [LG Chem and NOX Corp. Focus on Flooring Market](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/lg-chem-and-nox-corp-focus-on-flooring-market/) - LG Chem is joining forces with luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring leader NOX Corp. to expand the bio-balanced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sector. LG Chem signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NOX Corp. to cooperate on a bio-balanced PVC initiative targeting carbon emission reduction and resource circulation. The signing ceremony was attended by LG Chem’s - [Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV Unveils Line of Next-Generation UV LED Curing Machines](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/baldwins-ams-spectral-uv-unveils-line-of-next-generation-uv-led-curing-machines/) - Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV division showcased its line of LED-UV retrofits for the sheet-fed and web offset markets at PRINTING United 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. “The market remains strong despite all of the global uncertainty, which means our customers have a lot on their minds – be it - [DELO Appoints Two Managing Directors](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/delo-appoints-two-managing-directors/) - DELO, Sudbury, Massachusetts, recently appointed Dr. Karl Bitzer and Christian Walther as managing directors. Both have been part of the company management team for many years. Robert Saller, who was a managing director, recently resigned from the board but remains with the company as an authorized signatory. Sabine Herold and Dr. Wolf Herold, owners of - [Integration Technology Invests in Employee Career Progression](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/integration-technology-invests-in-employee-career-progression/) - Integration Technology has announced further appointments to its managerial team during a period of continued growth. Elizabeth Bentley has moved to commercial manager, and Stuart Scarsbrook has advanced to general manager. Both promotions are indicative of the company’s commitment to investing in team members and supporting internal career progression. Bentley began her tenure at Integration - [Phoseon Introduces UV LED Curing System for Fiber and Wire Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/phoseon-introduces-uv-led-curing-system-for-fiber-and-wire-coatings/) - Phoseon Technology has introduced a new generation of UV LED curing system designed primarily for fiber and wire coating applications. Air-cooled and water-cooled lights sources are available depending on the application requirement. Phoseon’s Fiber Curing System consists of a high intensity UV LED light source, which cures the coatings protecting the glass fibers, along with - [ACTEGA Launches ACTExact® SafeShield UV LED Inks](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/actega-launches-actexact-safeshield-uv-led-inks/) - ACTEGA unveiled its new line of ACTExact® SafeShield UV-LED low migration inks at Labelexpo Americas 2022. SafeShield UV-LED inks are the most extensively certified ink product line from ACTEGA to date. The ACTExact® SafeShield UV-LED inks have been formulated with stringent protocols in place, including: Swiss Ordinance Annex 6 A & B listed raw materials - [AMUG Opens 2023 Conference Registration](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/amug-opens-2023-conference-registration/) - The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announced that online registration is open for its 2023 AMUG Conference, which will be held March 19-23, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing technologies used for professional purposes. Mark Abshire, AMUG president said: - [Discovery Education Presents Resources from STEM Careers Coalition](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/discovery-education-presents-resources-from-stem-careers-coalition/) - In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition™, Charlotte, North Carolina, the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education, offers students and families new STEM resources to explore the world of modern manufacturing. Manufacturing (MFG) Day occurs annually on the first Friday of October to - [Electron-Beam Induced Grafting Enables Ophthalmic Surgical Products](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/electron-beam-induced-grafting-enables-ophthalmic-surgical-products/) - By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology AST Products, Inc., Billerica, Massachusetts, produces a range of ophthalmic surgical products. It was selected for a RadTech 2020 Emerging Technology Award for its novel and innovative use of electron beam technology for the surface treatment of a medical device. The surface treatment applies a lubricious hydrophilic layer - [EB in 3D?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/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 – but outside the scope of 3D printing lie plenty of challenges for UV and EB in this 3D world. In contrast to thermal processing, users of UV/EB must be cognizant of - [Real-Time Monitoring and Degree of Cure of UV-Cured Resin](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/real-time-monitoring-and-degree-of-cure-of-uv-cured-resin/) - By Huan Lee and Stephen Pomeroy, Lambient Technologies Abstract High-speed dielectric cure monitoring has the unique ability to measure cure in real time under actual process conditions, which is valuable for studying materials that polymerize in seconds, such as H.B. Fuller U3345,1 the UV-curable adhesive used for this study. Under UV irradiation, U3345 reacts rapidly - [BIG IDEAS Conference Date and Location Announced](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/big-ideas-conference-date-and-location-announced/) - RadTech has announced that the BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology conference and tabletop exhibition will take place March 6-8, 2023, at the Wyndham Bayside Hotel in San Diego, California. BIG IDEAS offers the UV and EB industry a forum to discuss the future of UV and EB technologies while learning more about the applications and - [Final Schedule for RadTech Fall Meeting Announced](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/final-schedule-for-radtech-fall-meeting-announced/) - RadTech has posted the final schedule for the 2022 RadTech Fall Meeting, taking place September 28, 2022, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to updates and initiatives in RadTech's Sustainability, EHS, and Printing & Packaging groups, the association also is launching an Industrial Applications group helmed by industry veterans Mike - [EPA Approves RadTech Test Method](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/epa-approves-radtech-test-method/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved of the use of ASTM D-7767-11 – Standard Test Method to Measure Volatiles from Radiation Curable Acrylate Monomers, Oligomers, and Blends and Thin Coatings Made from Them, the test method developed by RadTech members for UV/EB thin films. The action was part of the approval of the South - [Henkel Celebrates Inauguration of Adhesive Technologies Inspiration Center](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/henkel-celebrates-inauguration-of-adhesive-technologies-inspiration-center/) - Henkel, Düsseldorf, Germany, has inaugurated its new Inspiration Center Düsseldorf (ICD). With an investment volume of 130 million euros, the Adhesive Technologies business unit has built a state-of-the-art and unique global innovation and customer center on the premises of the company headquarters over the past few years and has been gradually commissioning it since mid-2021. - [ParaMatters Joins Carbon Platform](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/paramatters-joins-carbon-platform/) - Carbon, Redwood City, California, has acquired ParaMatters, a SaaS-based company offering software for design and production via 3D printing across metal, polymer and other materials and production systems. With the addition of ParaMatters, Carbon is expanding the capabilities of its idea-to-production platform with more robust design software and production optimization tools for additive manufacturing. ParaMatters - [INX to Feature Two UV-Curable Alternative Inks](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/inx-to-feature-two-uv-curable-alternative-inks/) - INX International, Schaumburg, Illinois, will feature a pair of premium UV-curable alternative inks at the PRINTING United Expo in October 2022. The Triangle® HIP and HSI™ inks are designed for multi-pass, high-speed inkjet flatbed printers and are formulated so printers can meet GRACoL standards and G7 targets. Triangle HIP inks are formulated to provide fast - [Sustainable UV Inks Added to Xeikon's Panther Series](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/sustainable-uv-inks-added-to-xeikons-panther-series/) - Panther Technology, introduced in 2017, is based on UV inkjet and is focused on labels across industries such as chemical, durable, cosmetic and premium beer labels. All these applications benefit from certain durability such as scratch, scuff, and rub resistance and a glossy tactile look and feel. UV inks tackle all these requirements, and Xeikon - [hubergroup Relaunches UV Flexo Portfolio Under iray Brand](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/hubergroup-relaunches-uv-flexo-portfolio-under-iray-brand/) - hubergroup Print Solutions, based in Kirchheim-Heimstetten, Germany, has relaunched its UV flexo portfolio to meet demand for UV flexo inks for safe food packaging and sophisticated non-food packaging, as well as labels. In the course of the relaunch under the iray brand, the international printing ink specialist has further improved the performance of its products - [Griesenbeck joins Baldwin's AMS Spectral UV](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/griesenbeck-joins-baldwins-ams-spectral-uv/) - AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology company and manufacturer of UV and LED-UV curing solutions, St. Louis, Missouri, announced Bob Griesenbeck has joined the organization as a UV/LED product specialist. Griesenbeck will provide expertise in UV and LED-UV capital equipment sales for the company’s North American sales team, along with commercial field support for active - [Additive Manufacturing Industry to Surpass $41B by 2033](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/additive-manufacturing-industry-to-surpass-41b-by-2033/) - IDTechEx, Cambridge, United Kingdom, has forecasted that 3D printing's continued innovation and adoption will lead the additive manufacturing hardware and consumables market to surpass US$41 billion by 2033 in its latest report, “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2023-2033: Technology and Market Outlook.” The report examines 30 individual 3D printing technologies and five major material categories, - [Adnan Ali Progresses to Commercial Director at GEW](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/adnan-ali-progresses-to-commercial-director-at-gew/) - GEW has announced the recent promotion of Adnan Ali to the role of commercial director. Based at GEW’s West Sussex, United Kingdom, headquarters, Ali is responsible for the company’s day-to-day commercial arrangements across all territories and manages both UV systems and spare parts departments. He acts as the key internal contact for the sales teams, - [IST America Brings on Industry Veteran Errol Moebius](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/ist-america-brings-on-industry-veteran-errol-moebius/) - IST America, Shorewood, Illinois, has announced the expansion of its leadership team by welcoming Errol Moebius as vice president. Moebius will be responsible for managing and expanding IST America’s OEM partnerships, in addition to developing new business strategies to widen the company’s reach to printers, converters and UV users across multiple segments in the US - [Report: UV Coatings Market to Expand](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/report-uv-coatings-market-to-expand/) - The global UV coatings market reached a valuation of $3.6 billion in 2021. The growing use of UV coatings in the wood and furniture industry to provide a glossy finish and protect print marketing items from scratches is expected to boost sales with the market valuation reaching $6 billion in 2031. As per ESOMAR-certified market - [Inaugural Amplify Event Inspires Print Finishing and Embellishment Industry](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/inaugural-amplify-event-inspires-print-finishing-and-embellishment-industry/) - By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology The inaugural Amplify event took place June 14-16, 2022, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the heartland of America’s print industry. This first-of-its-kind, in-person gathering and innovative technology showcase for all involved in the print finishing and embellishment value chain – from printers, print finishers and - [What Does Sustainability Mean?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2022/what-does-sustainability-mean/) - By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech Sustainability – a word often used in all sectors from finance to retail and everything in between. While sustainability is extremely important, the meaning is not always clear and can be interpreted differently depending on who you talk to. Recently, there have been two panels on sustainability within the - [Shin-Etsu Silicones Introduces KER-4410/KER-4400](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/shin-etsu-silicones-introduces-ker-4410-ker-4400/) - In an effort to advance silicones for LiDAR and related automotive sensor applications, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc., Akron, Ohio, (SESA: A US subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan) is introducing a UV-Activated Dual-Cure Silicone Series, which includes KER-4410 and KER-4440 as the focal points. Silicones contain compounds that feature a main chain of - [RadTech Young Professionals: Hunter Peczynski and Nicole Murley](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/radtech-young-professionals-hunter-peczynski-and-nicole-murley/) - The RadTech YP Committee, which aims to help young professionals (YPs) grow in the use and development of UV and EB technology, highlights Hunter Peczynski and Nicole Murley. Hunter Peczynski is the lab manager at 7D Innovators and also attends Arizona State University for her BA in Chemistry. She is new to the UV/EB industry - [Stratasys Acquires Covestro’s Additive Manufacturing Business](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/stratasys-acquires-covestros-additive-manufacturing-business/) - Stratasys Ltd., Eden Prairie, Minnesota, an American-Israeli manufacturer of 3D printers, software and materials for polymer additive manufacturing as well as 3D-printed parts, has acquired Covestro Additive Manufacturing materials business, Geleen, Limburg. The acquisition demonstrates Stratasys’ continued emphasis on materials, which has become an important part of their business. Stratasys now has one of the - [2022 Waterborne Abstracts Due Soon](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/2022-waterborne-abstracts-due-soon/) - The Waterborne Symposium seeks submissions from academia, government and industry presenting novel research results in all aspects of coatings. The 50th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium is a five-day event bringing together coatings formulators, chemists, managers, business owners, industry suppliers, students and educators to network and learn about the latest research and - [IDTechEx Releases Report on 3D Printing Market](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/idtechex-releases-report-on-3d-printing-market/) - IDTechEx, Cambridge, UK, has released a new report on the 3D printing materials market (2022-2023). The report forecasts future revenue and mass demand for the AM materials market while segmenting the market by 75 different forecast lines across four major material categories. The report – titled “3D Printing Materials Market 2022-2032” – also provides material - [IST America, Heidelberg Partner at Training Center](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/ist-america-heidelberg-partner-at-training-center/) - IST America, Shorewood, Illinois, has been selected as a UV curing system partner at Heidelberg’s newly named Print Media Performance & Training Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. The center opened its doors to the print media industry, customers, vendors, universities and trade associations earlier in the summer, reinforcing Heidelberg’s longstanding commitment to fostering collaborative education and - [Nagase Introduces Epoxy Encapsulation Offerings](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/nagase-introduces-epoxy-encapsulation-offerings/) - Nagase America LLC, New York, New York, now offers a variety of durable encapsulations for automotive electronic applications. Nagase has over 50 years of automotive manufacturing innovation. Its encapsulations range from potting, underfill and dam/fill, and are specifically engineered to provide advanced resistance to thermal shock, vibrations, moisture and corrosive agents. This allows for the - [Honle UV America Welcomes Business Development Manager](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/honle-uv-america-welcomes-business-development-manager/) - Honle UV America, Marlboro, Massachusetts, has welcomed Silkia Santos Orizal as the team’s new business development manager. Orizal has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on marketing. She has more than 15 years of sales experience in a range of different industries. Before joining Honle, she worked for more than 10 years - [SmarTech Analysis Report on Growth of Additive Manufacturing Industry](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/smartech-analysis-report-on-growth-of-additive-manufacturing-industry/) - The fourth quarter of 2021 capped a strong year for additive manufacturing markets, according to SmarTech Analysis, New York, New York. The growth rate for all additive hardware, materials, software and outsourced services is estimated to be 18 percent (to $10.6B) for 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Specific to metals, the market - [polyspectra, Keyland Polymer Announce Partnership](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/polyspectra-keyland-polymer-announce-partnership/) - Keyland Polymer, Cleveland, Ohio, and polySpectra, Berkeley, California, announced a partnership to provide UVMax® powder coatings to COR Alpha 3D printed parts. This collaboration will enable the direct digital fabrication of end-use polymer components for a wide variety of applications. The surface color and texture of the UVMax® coating can be tailored to make COR - [Counting Radicals: Methods to Measure Radiation Yields of Monomers in EB Polymerization](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/counting-radicals-methods-to-measure-radiation-yields-of-monomers-in-eb-polymerization/) - By Nicole L. K. Thiher and Julie L. P. Jessop, University of Iowa, and Sage M. Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC Introduction For photopolymerization, many methods exist to determine kinetic parameters, such as quantum yield of photoinitiators and rate of photoinitiation. However, due to the harsh conditions of the electron beam, relatively few studies - [Association News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/association-news-issue2-2019/) - RadTech Plans 2020 UV+EB Technology Expo and Conference Call for Abstracts, Exhibit Sales Open RadTech’s biennial conference is heading to Orlando, Florida, in 2020: March 9 through 11 at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort. This is the foremost event for the UV/EB industry. As the industry has evolved, so has UV/EB technology grown to meet - [Viscosity Control of Spray Applied Coatings – Balancing Environmental Compliance and Performance](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/viscosity-control-of-spray-applied-coatings-balancing-environmental-compliance-and-performance/) - By Kristy Wagner, Red Spot Paint and Varnish Abstract Solvent-free, UV-curable coatings can be the first choice for many finishers looking to simplify their regulation processes. However, other options may be available for UV-curable, spray-applied coatings that can maximize process windows and still keep costs and regulatory issues manageable. Introduction To avoid complicated and expensive - [Eliminating Red Rust and Improving Customer Satisfaction](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/eliminating-red-rust-and-improving-customer-satisfaction/) - By Michael Kelly , Allied PhotoChemical, Inc. In today’s manufacturing environment, it is critical to utilize proven technology to eliminate problematic red rust and continue to drive overall customer satisfaction. This can be accomplished with UV coatings technology that delivers improved return on investment for overall business. Over the years, pipe producers have been utilizing - [BIG IDEAS Bring 300 Attendees to Redondo Beach](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/big-ideas-bring-300-attendees-to-redondo-beach/) - RadTech International North America hosted more than 300 participants for the BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference, held March 19 and 20 at the Crowne Plaza, Redondo Beach, California. Nearly 70% of event attendees were new registrants – indicating growing interest in the use of curing technologies for 3D printing, food and beverage, automotive and - [3D-Printed Clothing Emphasizes Innovation, Sustainability](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/3d-printed-clothing-emphasizes-innovation-sustainability/) - Edited by Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology Imagine a sustainable, low-waste, highly personalized method of designing, fitting and producing clothing and accessories. How? How about with a 3D printer? That’s the concept and goal being pursued by Julia Daviy in her Miami, Florida, 3D Printed Clothing Lab. Daviy, who presented a 3D-printed collection at - [New UV LED Technologies for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymers](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/new-uv-led-technologies-for-carbon-fiber-reinforced-polymers/) - By M. Lecompère and X. Allonas, Laboratory of Macromolecular Photochemistry and Engineering, University of Haute Alsace; and D. Maréchal and A. Criqui, Mäder Research Dual-cure initiating systems have emerged as promising alternatives to perform fast and on-demand curing of thick polymers. In this paper, a system based on pyrylium salt as photoinitiator and a hydroperoxide - [The RadTech UV Clearcoat Durability Study: How Paint Performance is Assessed by Ford Motor Company](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/the-radtech-uv-clearcoat-durability-study-how-paint-performance-is-assessed-by-ford-motor-company/) - By Christopher M. Seubert, PhD, Ford Motor Company RadTech and Ford Motor Company have teamed up to conduct an extensive study to evaluate the longterm performance of UV-curable clearcoats designed for exterior and interior automotive applications. This study is intended to follow up on a 2003 study that included in-depth chemical and physical analyses on - [UV LED Lessons Learned from Others](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/uv-led-lessons-learned-from-others/) - One of my favorite quotes on learning is from the television show Frasier. Kelsey Grammer, as the title character, best summed it up: “It may be an unwise man who doesn’t learn from his own mistakes, but it’s an absolute idiot that doesn’t learn from other people’s.” How can we apply this valuable lesson to - [Virginia Tech Team Develops Model to 3D-Print Piezoelectric Materials](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/virginia-tech-team-develops-model-to-3d-print-piezoelectric-materials/) - A team from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University College of Engineering has developed methods to 3D-print piezoelectric materials that can be custom-designed to convert movement, impact and stress from any direction into electrical energy. “Piezoelectric materials convert strain and stress into electric charges,” explained group leader Xiaoyu “Rayne” Zheng, assistant professor of mechanical - [UV LED Low-Migration Laminating Adhesives for Flexible Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/uv-led-low-migration-laminating-adhesives-for-flexible-packaging/) - By Jake Staples, Technical Team Leader, Ashland The global flexible packaging market continues to evolve as shifts in consumer preference lean more toward convenience in single-serve or grab-n-go options, extended shelf life and sustainability. In addition to consumers driving innovation in flexible packaging, wide web and narrow web converters are beginning to converge into the - [Recent Progress in UV-/EB-Curable Pressure Sensitive Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/recent-progress-in-uv-eb-curable-pressure-sensitive-adhesives/) - By Chris Orilall, Zack Weinert, Jon Scholte, Chuck Dong, and Jeff Klang, Arkema Inc., Sartomer Business Unit Abstract Energy-curable pressure sensitive adhesives (EC-PSAs) eliminate the need for drying, solvent extraction or preheating steps (compared to traditional waterborne, solventborne and hot melt methods). These processing benefits make such adhesives particularly suitable for temperature-sensitive substrates and in-line - [FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Allow UV Decorating Techniques to Shine](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/fsea-gold-leaf-awards-allow-uv-decorating-techniques-to-shine/) - The FSEA Gold Leaf Awards competition evaluates print and packaging submissions that utilize a wide range of specialty finishing techniques, from foil stamping and embossing to specialty coating, film laminating, diecutting and cold foil applications. Submissions come in a variety of formats, including book covers, point-of-purchase displays, folding cartons, promotional pieces, calendars and more. The - [UV Enhances Print Project](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/uv-enhances-print-project/) - By Lara Copeland, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology Performing print finishing services, Feiereisen, Inc., is a family-owned business with headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In business since 1933, the nationwide provider recently created a custom-designed, diecut pocket folder with a series of single, two-sided inserts, titled Finish With Style, to promote itself as a graphic arts - [Neural interface device research leads to new material for display technology](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/neural-interface-device-research-leads-to-new-material-for-display-technology/) - By Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology Ares Materials, based in Plano, Texas, was born in 2014 out of an idea conceived by three graduate students – Adrian Avendano, David Arreaga and Radu Reit – at the University of Texas at Dallas. “We were pursuing our doctoral degrees, working with neural interfaces and electronic devices - [“Do you have time to answer a few questions...”](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/do-you-have-time-to-answer-a-few-questions/) - Seventy-one years ago, the headline (Dewey Defeats Truman) in the Chicago Daily Tribune incorrectly identified the winner of the 1948 presidential election. Was this a result of poor data or poor sampling? Fast forward to 2019, and voters in the United States are being barraged with endless polls, phone calls and surveys in order to - [Association News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/association-news-issue3-2019/) - 2020 RadTech Conference Abstract Deadlines Near Abstract deadlines are approaching for the 2020 RadTech UV+EB Technology Conference and the 2020 IUVA Americas Conference, scheduled for March 8 through 11, 2020. For the first time, the conferences will be co-located at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, offering attendees a complete picture of the - [Facile One-Step Synthesis of Photocurable Urethane Acrylates](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/facile-one-step-synthesis-of-photocurable-urethane-acrylates/) - By Igor V. Khudyakov, PhD, DSc, Research and Development Director, Performance Coatings International Laboratories Introduction Urethane acrylates (methacrylates) are valuable oligomers widely used in industry. They are used in adhesives, protective and decorative coatings, dental fillings, labels, inks and as coatings for optical fiber. As review, synthesis of the most common and simple urethane acrylates - [Waterbased UV LED-Curable Compositions for Graphics Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/waterbased-uv-led-curable-compositions-for-graphics-applications/) - By Jo Ann Arceneaux, Tong Wang and Hwei-Ling Yau, allnex USA Inc.; and Michel Tielemans, Kevin Poelmans and Laurence Boutreau, allnex Belgium SA/NV Abstract With the increasing regulatory pressure on acrylate monomers, the energy-curable graphics market has started to investigate the use of energy-curable waterborne resins and polyurethane dispersions (PUDs). Some products are particularly suitable - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/regulatory-news-issue3-2019/) - Changes to Public Availability of TSCA Section 5 Submissions The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to a real-time system of providing information to the public as part of a commitment to ensure transparency in its program. Starting May 30, 2019, EPA began publishing Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 5 (PMN, MCAN and - [Utilizing UV Technology to Develop Medical Devices: An Overview of GMP Conformal Processes and Documentation](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/utilizing-uv-technology-to-develop-medical-devices-an-overview-of-gmp-conformal-processes-and-documentation/) - By Chris Davis, head of sales – Industrial Systems, IST America Complex technical processes, used in the production of medical devices, require validation if the results cannot be measured immediately. Examples of such processes are: sterilization, aseptic packaging/assembly, injection molding and UV polymerization of adhesives and varnishes. UV polymerization is widely accepted for its fast - [Implementing Best Practices in UV Measurement is No PICNIC](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/implementing-best-practices-in-uv-measurement-is-no-picnic/) - For UV measurement and process control, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” even though I prefer to use properly measured and documented values that include Joules and Watts. The best technology can be held hostage to bad everyday practices. This column compiles best practices implemented by EIT customers to improve their - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/regulatory-news/) - Updated TSCA Inventory with Unique ID Information The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted the first public Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory to include unique identifier (UID) information. The UID is a numerical identifier assigned to a chemical substance when EPA approves a confidential business information (CBI) claim for specific chemical identity. The - [Association News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/association-news/) - By RadTech International North America Register Now for ‘Early Bird’ Pricing for RadTech UV+EB 2020 Conference The RadTech UV+EB 2020 Conference will be held March 8 through 11, 2020, at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. For the first time, the conference will be co-located with the 2020 IUVA Americas Conference. The early - [Tech Accelerator, Emerging Technology Awards Now Accepting Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/tech-accelerator-emerging-technology-awards-now-accepting-applications/) - At RadTech’s 2020 UV+EB Technology Conference, set to take place March 8-11, 2020, at Disney Coronado Springs in Orlando, Florida, more than 100 presentations on the latest innovations in UV LEDs, 3D printing materials, printing and packaging, coatings, formulations and more will be featured. The event also offers academic educational opportunities in undergrad- and graduate-level - [Resin Viscosity Determines Validity of Exposure Reciprocity Law in Resin-Based Dental Composites](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/resin-viscosity-determines-validity-of-exposure-reciprocity-law-in-resin-based-dental-composites/) - By S. Palagummi, T. Hong and M.Y.M. Chiang, all of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Z. Wang, Wuhan (China) University In restorative dentistry, the replacement of quartz tungsten halogen lamps with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for photocuring dental composites has been a trend due to their narrow bandwidth of operation that closely - [Comparison of Coating Coverage and Applied Cost for Solvent-Based, Water-Based and 100% Solids UV Coating](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/comparison-of-coating-coverage-and-applied-cost-for-solvent-based-water-based-and-100-solids-uv-coating/) - By Michael Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical, Inc., and Michael Bonner, Saint Clair Systems In this article, we provide a guide comparing the cost of solvent-based and water-based coatings to UV coatings, using a real-life customer example. The customer is running a return-on-investment analysis of coating costs for a pipe production operation. The goal is to reduce - [Effectiveness of UV Light-Emitting Diodes for Inactivating Biomolecules and Microorganisms](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/effectiveness-of-uv-light-emitting-diodes-for-inactivating-biomolecules-and-microorganisms/) - By Theresa Thompson, Ph.D., Application Scientist, Phoseon Technology Ultraviolet (UV) LED technology for curing is one of the market segments that has gained worldwide acceptance and continues to grow. But, there are many other industrial and life sciences applications throughout the UV spectrum that utilize UV LED technology. This article examines the effectiveness of UV - [Market Outlook: The Future of 3D Printing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2019/market-outlook-the-future-of-3d-printing/) - By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology Additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – is a rapidly growing technology with applications across a wide variety of markets. From prototyping and tooling to small-scale production and the potential for high-volume manufacturing, the process is only limited by the ability of materials and equipment developers to keep - [Proper UV Cure Specifications are a Piece of Cake](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/proper-uv-cure-specifications-are-a-piece-of-cake/) - Bon Appétit tracks down recipes of special dishes that readers have enjoyed at restaurants. Imagine obtaining the recipe of a decadent chocolate cake. You purchase, measure, sift, mix and blend the ingredients, and when it is ready to go in the oven, the recipe says to “bake for 20 minutes.” Having only the time is - [Photoinitiator Effect on Depth of Cure in Visible Light Cure Polymerization](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/photoinitiator-effect-on-depth-of-cure-in-visible-light-cure-polymerization/) - By Shuhua Jin, Erik Kareliussen and Chih-Min Cheng, Henkel Corporation This paper will be presented at RadTech 2020 in Orlando, Florida, March 9-11. For a full programming schedule, visit https://radtech2020.com/. Abstract The choice of photoinitiator (PI) is an important factor in the polymerization characteristics of light cure materials. This study investigated the influence of PI - [Novel bio-based energy-curable polyurethane dispersions enhance coating sustainability](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/novel-bio-based-energy-curable-polyurethane-dispersions-enhance-coating-sustainability/) - By Michel Tielemans, Guido Vanmeulder, Johan Van den Hauwe, Cédric d’Hulst and Michela Fusco, allnex Belgium Decades ago, allnex pioneered sustainable coating technologies as a foundation for current waterborne, energy-curable, powder and crosslinker product ranges. Gradually, water-based and energy-curable products were merged with the development of novel energy-curable polyurethane dispersions (UVPUD), which combine the benefits - [MicroMaker3D Speeds Prototyping of Tiny Technology](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/micromaker3d-speeds-prototyping-of-tiny-technology/) - By Nancy Cates, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology With the ability to 3D-print a structure smaller than a human hair, RadLaunch winner MicroMaker3D is ready to address the need for microfabrication-level rapid prototyping. “The production of small, light devices that consume less resources and use less power has enabled microsensors, wearable technology, hardware of IoT devices, - [Association News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/association-news-issue1-2020/) - Vote Now for Best Posters Illustrating UV/EB Technology Once again, RadTech is partnering with the Technical Association for the Graphic Arts (TAGA) to encourage students to develop designs for a poster touting UV/EB technology and the upcoming RadTech 2020 conference. RadTech members are encouraged to vote on the top two of seven poster entries. Winning - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/regulatory-news-issue1-2020/) - 20 High Priority Chemicals Listed for TSCA Risk Evaluation The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) is meeting a statutory requirement under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by proposing to designate 20 chemical substances as High-Priority Substances for upcoming risk evaluations. The proposed designation is a required step in a - [RadTech 2020 Event Preview](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/radtech-2020-event-preview/) - With more than 100 presentations, the latest innovations in UV LEDs, 3D printing and additive manufacturing materials, printing and packaging, industrial coatings, formulations and more will be featured. The event also offers short courses in polymer chemistry, Design of Experiments, and a special UV LED Bootcamp. RadTech Conference attendees will also have access to - [Development of Novel Optical Materials Using Sulfur-Based Chemistry](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/development-of-novel-optical-materials-using-sulfur-based-chemistry/) - By Darryl A. Boyd, Colin C. Baker, Jason D. Myers, Vinh Q. Nguyen, Woohong Ki and Jasbinder S. Sanghera, Optical Sciences Division, Naval Research Laboratory and Collin C. McClain and Christopher G. Brown, University Research Foundation, Greenbelt, Maryland Note from the Editor: The polymers described in the following proceeding are being developed for use as - [Plastics Market Outlook: Conflicting Calls to Action](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/plastics-market-outlook-conflicting-calls-to-action/) - By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology Despite a public and legislative outcry against plastics, the market outlook is strong for plastic film, flexible plastic and rigid plastic applications. Led by increasing use in construction, automotive and electronics, “the global plastics market size was valued at USD 522.66 billion in 2017. It is poised to - [UV-Cured Powder Coating Speeds MDF Application Process Time](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/uv-cured-powder-coating-speeds-mdf-application-process-time/) - By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology Located in Cleveland, Ohio, and occupying adjacent buildings, Keyland Polymer and DVUV have found ways to collaborate well beyond their physical proximity. As an innovator in the application of UV-cured powder coating on medium-density fiberboard (MDF), DVUV specializes in custom powder-coated components or parts for the retail, store - [HARP Changes the Game in 3D Printing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/harp-changes-the-game-in-3d-printing/) - By Liz Stevens, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology Amid the wide range of 3D printers these days – for everything from chocolate to human skin to bridges to rockets – a promising new technology is coming into view, one that overcomes the limitations of its predecessors, such as materials and applications, size and speed. High Area - [UV Curing Advances Printed and Novel Electronics at PARC](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/uv-curing-advances-printed-and-novel-electronics-at-parc/) - By Liz Stevens, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology Researcher Janos Veres and his colleagues at the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) are shaping the future with their research and development – and with a helping hand from UV technology. Across projects as diverse as a “smart” mouth guard for athletes, a printed and embedded circuit with - [High-Energy Discussions at RadTech UV+EB Conference](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/high-energy-discussions-at-radtech-uveb-conference/) - Reprinted with permission from Richard Romano, WhatTheyThink.com At what may well have been the last in-person industry event for a while, professionals in the world of energy-curing technology gathered in Orlando in early March for RadTech’s 2020 UV+EB Technology Conference, three days of sessions devoted to ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies. UV and - [Aerospace UV Cured Coatings: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/aerospace-uv-cured-coatings-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow/) - By Michael J. Dvorchak and Melanie L. Clouser, Dvorchak Enterprises LLC, and A. David Harbourne, Harbourne Consulting LLC Over the past three decades suppliers to the aerospace coatings industry, paint companies, the USAF, US Army, US Navy, US Coast Guard and civil aviation entities have – with limited success – tried to implement the use - [UV LED curing systems: Measuring accurately and eliminating safety hazards](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/uv-led-curing-systems-measuring-accurately-and-eliminating-safety-hazards/) - By Geri Tangdiongga, Don Moncy Dominic and Dominik Stephan, Dymax Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Abstract Ultraviolet (UV) LED technologies are progressing very rapidly in recent years, both in performance and cost. Therefore, the measurement equipment and methods for UV LED curing systems must be well understood. This paper focuses on the measurement and characterization of - [I'm With the Band](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/im-with-the-band/) - Sy Syms, from Syms Clothing, ran commercials from 1974 through 2011 with the slogan: “An educated consumer is our best customer.” This column uses Sy’s approach to educate consumers to turn them into better customers. Understanding the source type, photoinitiator package and desired end properties in the cured product will guide measurement strategy and instrument - [Association News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/association-news-issue2-2020/) - UV+EB Technology RadTech Consultant Offers Assistance to Members As many businesses and academics began working to assist those on the “front lines” in combatting COVID-19, Marcy Gainey of TechCheck LLC, the RadTech regulatory consultant, began offering complimentary support to RadTech members for such projects. For example, assistance was offered to member companies making hand sanitizer - [Regulatory News](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/regulatory-news-issue2-2020/) - US EPA Releases Final Amendments on CDR Rule, Extends Reporting Period On March 17, 2020, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of a final rule amending the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule. The amendments are intended to reduce the burden for certain CDR reporters, improve the quality of CDR data collected and - [Comparison of UV- and EB-initiated Polymerizations Based on Equivalent Radical Concentration](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/comparison-of-uv-and-eb-initiated-polymerizations-based-on-equivalent-radical-concentration/) - By Nicole L. K. Thiher, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department, University of Iowa; Erin Peters, Rockridge High School; Sage M. Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC; and Julie L. P. Jessop, School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University Abstract In this study, a protocol was developed to investigate UV- and EB-polymerized films of equivalent radical concentrations. - [Attainable Sustainable: Using Electron Beam Technology in Compostable Flexible Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/attainable-sustainable-using-electron-beam-technology-in-compostable-flexible-packaging/) - By Sage M. Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC Editor’s Note: In addition, the test results are ongoing for this study. An update will be posted at www.uvebtechnology.com. Due to print space limitations, the article references can be found online in the Article Archive. In recent years, the packaging industry has experienced a consumer backlash - [Regulatory News: 2020 Quarter 3](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/regulatory-news-2020-quarter-3/) - UV+EB Technology US EPA to Begin Unilateral New Chemical Restriction The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) is preparing to issue a “unilateral” restriction on new chemicals, an option it has never used before, by issuing the first series of unilateral orders in the upcoming months. Such orders would restrict a new chemical that has - [What Can You Do with Electron Beam?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/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 a multitude of applications with potential yet untapped.1-3 The key reason for this versatility is electron beam’s ability to break chemical bonds without the assistance of an initiator and under ambient - [PepsiCo Explores Electron Beam Curing for Flexible Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/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, in Orlando, Florida. RadTech’s Emerging Technology Committee selects award winners among end users of the technology, based on new, promising and/or novel use of ultraviolet and/or electron beam curing. RadTech - [Evaluating UV LED for Narrow Web Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/evaluating-uv-led-for-narrow-web-applications/) - By Mike Higgins, Phoseon Technology Imagine two very similar paths headed in different directions but ultimately ending at the same destination. How do you decide which one to pursue, and how do you identify and evaluate tangible differences along the way that may not be obvious from the start? Now imagine that one of the - [Home Hone on the Range](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/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 customer “education” efforts. Consistent UV measurements start with a radiometer with the correct band and range for your application. Are we talking the same language in the context of UV curing? - [Maintaining a Healthy UV Curing System](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/maintaining-a-healthy-uv-curing-system/) - By Bob Malone and John Phillips, Miltec UV Is your UV curing system not performing as it should? Are you constantly replacing overheated lamps? Maintaining a healthy UV curing system is crucial to obtain successful results in curing and save money by reducing unexpected downtime caused by poorly maintained UV equipment. There are five main - [Novel Light Stabilizer Enhances the UV-Filtering Ability of Waterborne UVCurable Coatings without Sacrifice on Curing Speed](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/novel-light-stabilizer-enhances-the-uv-filtering-ability-of-waterborne-uvcurable-coatings-without-sacrifice-on-curing-speed/) - By Yung-Chi Yang, Pei-Yun Lee and Dr. Yao-Hsing Huang, Specialty Chemical Business Unit, Everlight Chemical Industrial Corp. Abstract Waterborne UV-curable coatings have been developed to replace conventional UV-curable coatings to lower volatile organic compound (VOC) content. Due to fast drying and short processing time, UV-curable coatings are widely used in various industries. However, there are - [27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/27th-annual-fsea-gold-leaf-awards/) - UV+EB Technology The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) recognized UV-curing decorative applications in print and packaging over nine categories during its 27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition. In a departure from the typical awards presentation that would have occurred during an in-person conference event, the FSEA released a video awards presentation to honor - [SGP and Sustainability Movement Remain Strong During Challenging Year](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/sgp-and-sustainability-movement-remain-strong-during-challenging-year/) - By Doreen Monteleone, director of sustainability and EHS initiatives, RadTech International North America The year 2020 will go down as one of the most turbulent and unpredictable in recent history. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the global economy and challenged businesses – from business continuity to employee protection. The various printing processes have many commonalities, but - [Reactive Diluents to Overcome Challenges in UV-Curable Inkjet Inks and Coatings Applications](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/reactive-diluents-to-overcome-challenges-in-uv-curable-inkjet-inks-and-coatings-applications/) - By Nikolas Kaprinidis, Simon Werrel, Elmar Kessenich and Giovanni D’Andola, BASF Abstract Solving the challenges facing UV-/EB-curable applications – such as regulatory pressure for favorable toxicological profiles and enhanced technical performances of UV-curable formulations – are addressed herein by oxazolidinone-based reactive diluent structures. Compared to traditional reactive diluents in the industry, vinyl methyl oxazolidinone offers - [Shining a Light on UV-Cured Decoration Capabilities](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/shining-a-light-on-uv-cured-decoration-capabilities/) - By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology Gold Leaf Print & Packaging is a premier cannabis printing company located in Pelham, Alabama, that specializes in creating custom collateral, packaging and branding. With the ability to embellish packaging with digital foil and varnish (eliminating the need for custom dies), Gold Leaf can save its customers money - [RadTech Young Professionals: Dr. Xiance Wang and Dr. Camila Uzcategui](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-young-professionals-dr-xiance-wang-and-dr-camila-uzcategui/) - Dr. Xiance Wang is an R&D materials scientist/chemist at Align Technology in San Jose, California, focusing on developing photopolymer-based additive manufacturing of new orthodontic products. He received his Bachelor’s in Chemical Biology from Xiamen University, China, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Colorado-Boulder. Dr. Camila Uzcategui is cofounder and CEO of Vitro3D, a - [Regulatory News: Quarter 4](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/regulatory-news-2020-quarter-4/) - UV+EB Technology 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 notification fees by as much as 540% has resulted in a significant drop in applications and has discouraged innovation, according to the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA). - [UV Process Control: Can We Give It Two Thumbs Up?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/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 you have seen them a dozen or more times before? Do you know some of the lines better than the characters? The column this quarter looks at movie quotes that could - [Photopolymerization of Methylene Malonates](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/photopolymerization-of-methylene-malonates/) - By J. Taylor Goodrich, Alexander Y. Polykarpov and Anushree Deshpande, Sirrus, Inc. Introduction It could be said that the modern era of commercial photopolymerization began in 1964 with the installation of the first electron beam cure unit at Boise Cascade for wood finishing. Fifty-five years later, the field of photopolymerization continues to expand: A simple - [UV Curing in the Medical Market in the Age of COVID-19](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/uv-curing-in-the-medical-market-in-the-age-of-covid-19/) - By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology UV disinfection is in the spotlight as the world continues to grapple with effective mitigation of the spread of COVID-19. A search for the word “disinfection” on Amazon brings up several pages of UV light sanitizers, UVC cleaners, UV disinfection boxes and portable UV lamps… Whether these products - [RadTech Fall Meeting Goes Virtual in 2020](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/radtech-fall-meeting-goes-virtual-in-2020/) - UV+EB Technology The 2020 RadTech Fall Meeting was held online this year, in the format of three Zoom meetings on consecutive Thursdays in the month of November. On Thursday, November 5, the focus was on the association, with a RadTech Member Update and the kickoff of RadLaunch 2021. President Eileen Weber led the event with - [Effect of post-curing process on the performance of automotive 3D-printed specimens](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/effect-of-post-curing-process-on-the-performance-of-automotive-3d-printed-specimens/) - By Forough Zareanshahraki, Coatings Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University; Amelia Davenport, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions; and Neil Cramer, Christopher Seubert, Ellen Lee and Matthew Cassoli, Research and Innovation Center, Ford Motor Company Abstract The final material properties of 3D-printed parts that utilize UV-curable resins are highly dependent on any post-cure processing used after printing. This post-cure - [2020 and 2021: No End to Chaos in Sight](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2020/2020-and-2021-no-end-to-chaos-in-sight/) - By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence It has been pointed out for years that business hates uncertainty more than anything – even certainty over bad news and crisis is preferable to not knowing what is happening. Planning is the essence of business – setting strategies that can be executed and evaluated in terms - [Wood you like to know more about UV process control?](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/wood-you-like-to-know-more-about-uv-process-control/) - As I enter the third year of writing this column, my plans are two-fold: 1) Tie the topic of this column to the issue focus and 2) Ask others in the industry for their input and thoughts. In this issue, the focus is on UV cured wood products, including flooring, cabinets, furniture, molding and even - [Special Topic: Microgels – Part 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/special-topic-microgels-part-2/) - We begin this new year with a continuation of the discussion of microgels, i.e., “nanogels,” introduced in the previous issue of UV+EB Technology.1 Recall from that previous discussion that in UV/EB polymerization processes, particularly those involving free radical addition polymerization of (meth)acrylate-functional monomers and oligomers, a large number of amorphous nanogels are formed within the - [Self-Healing UV Curable Coatings for Wood Substrates](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/self-healing-uv-curable-coatings-for-wood-substrates/) - By Chloé Paquet, Département des sciences du bois et de la forêt; Jean-François Morin, Département de chimie et Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés (CERMA); and Véronic Landry, Département des sciences du bois et de la forêt, industrial research chair NSERC/Canlak; all Université Laval, Québec Introduction Abrasion and scratch resistance are amongst the most - [10 Tips to Help Prevent Dust Explosions, Reduce Hazardous Risks](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/10-tips-to-help-prevent-dust-explosions-reduce-hazardous-risks/) - As National Safety Month concluded at the end of June, Stamford, Connecticut-based Goodway Technologies reminded facility managers of the importance of understanding explosion and fire risks in the work environment. The combustive power of airborne particles, such as dust, is astounding and can be a threat to a number of different industries. “Understanding how to - [RadTech Fall Meeting Set for Sept. 28](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-fall-meeting-set-for-sept-28/) - RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, has scheduled its 2022 fall meeting for September 28. The meeting will be co-located with the IUVA Americas Conference at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio. Topics that will be touched on during the fall meeting include EHS, sustainability, 3D printing and packaging, and automotive/transportation. Attendants will continue new - [IST America Celebrates 30 Years in North America](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/ist-america-celebrates-30-years-in-north-america/) - IST America, located in Shorewood, Illinois, has announced 30 years of providing UV curing solutions to the North American marketplace. As one of the earliest daughter companies formed by Germany-based IST Metz in 1992, IST America initially established a sales and service organization strategically based in Chicago to target OEM press manufacturers and end-use customers - [Sun Chemical Releases Summer 2022 Regulatory Newsletter](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/sun-chemical-releases-summer-2022-regulatory-newsletter/) - Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, has released its Summer 2022 Regulatory Newsletter for customers, which can be downloaded from the company's website. The latest newsletter features details about the German Consumer Goods Ordinance, which introduced a list of substances permitted to be in the manufacture of printing inks for food-contact materials, as well as regulatory - [BASF Confirms Final Phase of Expansion](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/basf-confirms-final-phase-of-expansion/) - BASF, Florham Park, New Jersey, is moving forward with the final phase of the expansion project for the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) plant at its Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana. With this third step of its multiphase capacity expansion in Geismar, BASF will increase production capacity to 600,000 metric tons per year by the middle - [GEW and GMH UV Unite for Commercial and Packaging Print](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/gew-and-gmh-uv-unite-for-commercial-and-packaging-print/) - GEW, West Sussex, UK, will be represented for its sheet-fed offset and wide web offset business across the USA, Canada and Mexico by GMH UV LLC, Ohio. Based in the Midwest, GMH UV is led by industry stalwart Grieg M. Heimbuch, who has spent the last 40 years in sales. GMH now is a dedicated - [NAGASE Appoints New CEO of Americas Division](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/nagase-appoints-new-ceo-of-americas-division/) - NAGASE, Kyoto, Japan, recently announced that Bradley Hilborn is the new CEO of its Americas division, Nagase Holdings America Corporation, located in New York, New York. Hilborn has been with the company for 21 years and was previously vice president of business strategy and planning at Nagase Holdings America. The appointment of Hilborn represents a - [Gigahertz-Optik Website Adds Chinese and Spanish Translation](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/gigahertz-optik-website-adds-chinese-and-spanish-translation/) - Gigahertz-Optik, a member of the BERGHOF GROUP, located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, recently updated its website to feature both Chinese and Spanish translations. Interested parties from China and Spanish-speaking countries now can access information on its product range in each respective language. Technical data and specifications on its light-color-spectral measurement instrumentation, as well as those for - [Sustainability and the Plastics Industry](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/sustainability-and-the-plastics-industry/) - By Liz Stevens and Dianna Brodine, UV+EB Technology In early February, Michael Regan, President Biden’s nominee for EPA administrator, spoke directly to plastics pollution during his Senate confirmation hearing. In a comment acknowledging the need to address single-use plastics, he said plastics are a concern, “especially the impacts that we’ve seen with our marine life - [UV-Curable Coatings: Options for Challenging Substrates](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/uv-curable-coatings-options-for-challenging-substrates/) - By Curtis Lustig and Srinivasan Chakrapani, IGM Resins The use of UV-curable coatings continues to expand into applications that traditionally have been the domain of other coating technologies. UV-curable materials offer the advantages of faster cure times, shorter production lines, greater energy savings and a reduced environmental impact. UV-curable materials now are found in a - [UV Coatings in the Pipe and Tube Marketplace](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/uv-coatings-in-the-pipe-and-tube-marketplace/) - By Mike Kelly, Chief Customer Officer, Allied PhotoChemical In today’s competitive environment, pipe and tube manufacturing companies are being challenged to manufacture a superior product in their respective marketplaces. End-user customers are requiring a better product, more competitive pricing and improved lead times, year-over-year. While each pipe and tube manufacturer has specific regional and market - [Meet Susan Bailey: Newly Elected President of the RadTech Board of Directors](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/meet-susan-bailey-newly-elected-president-of-the-radtech-board-of-directors/) - By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology What is your educational and professional background? I like to introduce myself as being all California educated. I don’t live in California anymore, but it is along the line of who I am. I did my undergraduate work at UC Berkeley in chemistry and molecular and cell biology. - [Matting Optimization: Achieving High-Quality, Ultra-Low Matte Radiation-Curable Wood Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/matting-optimization-achieving-high-quality-ultra-low-matte-radiation-curable-wood-coatings/) - By Mike Toth, BYK USA In modern wood coatings, UV-curable technologies are growing worldwide. High-quality aqueous, solvent-borne and solvent-free UV coatings exist to protect consumer wood (and non-wood) products, such as hardwood flooring, kitchen cabinets, millwork, store fixtures, LVT flooring, and office and residential furniture. Traditionally formulated for clear systems with typical gloss ranges from - [EB Operation 101](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/eb-operation-101/) - While electron beams are complex machines to build, the day-to-day operation of an EB is quite straightforward. Despite the wide array of possible applications, there are only a few settings to adjust: dose, accelerating voltage and line speed. That’s it! Now, understanding how these parameters and the throughput of the beam apply to achieving a - [UV LEDs – The Teenage Years: “Doveryai, no Proveryai” (Trust but Verify)](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/uv-leds-the-teenage-years-doveryai-no-proveryai-trust-but-verify/) - Inspiration for my columns come from a variety of sources. This one is dedicated to my smart, but headstrong, teenage niece. UV LEDs are teenagers. Commercially available UV LEDs – that by today’s standards were relatively low power – first appeared somewhere around 2003. By 2008, power levels had increased and unit costs had dropped, making - [Comparing EB and UV: Common Questions](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/comparing-eb-and-uv-common-questions/) - If you’ve ever attended a RadTech conference and/or read an issue of UV+EB Technology, you surely know that ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) are similar technologies that also are very distinctly different. The old adage of apples and oranges applies quite well: UV and EB are both types of radiation polymerization (i.e., types of - [Dielectric Performance for Electronic Applications using UV-Curable Chemistries](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/dielectric-performance-for-electronic-applications-using-uv-curable-chemistries/) - By Neal T. Pfeiffenberger, Ph.D., Sartomer Americas UV-curable electronic materials require a unique set of expertise in resin formulation, processing and end-use properties. Commercial uses for UV-curable electronic products include conformal coatings, potting, photoresists, display materials and adhesives, as well as various 3D printing applications. This paper will focus on using dielectric testing techniques to - [Hybrid UV Curing in Display Manufacturing – An Application Guide](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/hybrid-uv-curing-in-display-manufacturing-an-application-guide/) - By Arnd Riekenbrauck, senior manager, New Markets, IST Metz GmbH and Chris Davis, head of sales, Web & Industrial Systems, IST America There is a strong trend in the automotive world to integrate more displays into vehicles interiors, utilizing ultra-slim materials that offer complex shape designs with a sharp picture quality. Along with added functions, - [RadTech Announces 2021 RadLaunch Award Winners](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/radtech-announces-2021-radlaunch-award-winners/) - By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology RadTech, the nonprofit for UV/EB technology, has announced the winners of the 2021 RadLaunch Awards. The winners were revealed during an Awards Zoom Program on April 28, 2021, which featured short presentations by each honoree. In addition to recognizing four RadLaunch winners, the judges offered a special Unique - [Regulatory News: Quarter 2](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/regulatory-news-2021-quarter-2/) - UV- and EB-Cured Products Rated as ‘Easier to Recycle’ Ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) cured inks have been found to cause few problems in the recycling process, according to a recent study by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). The AF&PA Design Guidance for Recyclability, rated UV/EB inks as not adversely impacting the recyclability - [Radiation Safety for Electron Beams](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/radiation-safety-for-electron-beams/) - Radiation is one of those words that, as it passes from the scientific to the general lexicon, loses all nuance. For those who can parse the electromagnetic spectrum, for example, it is no leap to recognize that while visible light and gamma rays are both types of radiation, the danger level between the two is - [UT Austin Team Charts New Visible Light Curing Territory](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/ut-austin-team-charts-new-visible-light-curing-territory/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology The research team headed by Prof. Zachariah Page, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin, earned a 2021 RadLaunch Award for “Multi-Color Visible Light Additive Manufacturing.” Page’s team is developing high-resolution stereolithographic 3D printing using different colors of low-energy visible light to - [Energy Density Matters…and This is Why](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/energy-density-mattersand-this-is-why/) - By Mike Higgins, director of sales – Americas, Phoseon Technology Now that UV LED has been established as a viable alternative to traditional curing methods, more converters are researching ways to benefit from this emerging technology. A quick Google search will reveal a ton of information regarding peak irradiance of curing systems. In flexographic printing, - [Regulatory News: 2021 Quarter 3](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/regulatory-news-2021-quarter-3/) - US EPA Plans to Renew Debate on PPE Use The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to reconsider the previous administration’s assumptions on a worker’s use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when conducting Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) chemical safety evaluations. EPA assumed workers will follow workplace safety mandates to wear PPE when gauging chemical - [Embellishing with Electron Beam](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/embellishing-with-electron-beam/) - From glitz and glam to texture and realism, embellishment can provide an added layer of pizzaz to any package. And when competition for the consumer’s attention has never been so fierce, embellishment can be the differentiator that makes a package fly off the shelf – figuratively speaking, that is. Embellishment has not quite yet risen - [Nebraska Company Leads in Ceramic Additive Materials](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/nebraska-company-leads-in-ceramic-additive-materials/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Tethon 3D (“Tethon”), of Omaha, Nebraska, is a company on the cutting edge of ceramic 3D printing, offering UV-curable ceramic, metal and polymer resins, ceramic powders and custom-formulated materials. Tethon also sells its own 3D UV printer – the Bison 1000 ceramic DLP printer – and proprietary resins for - [UV Rocks! Fender Reduces Cycle Time with UV Curing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/uv-rocks-fender-reduces-cycle-time-with-uv-curing/) - By Jim Raymont, EIT LLC Ever dream of being in a rock band? Still playing the air guitar and singing in the shower? As a trumpet player who was unable to sing, the closest I came to rock stardom was an aunt in the 1960s girl group, The Secrets (http://www.spectropop.com/gg/secrets.html). They managed to get a - [RadTech and NIST Collaborate on New Alliance](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/radtech-and-nist-collaborate-on-new-alliance/) - By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology RadTech, the nonprofit association for UV/EB photopolymer chemistry, in cooperation with The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has formed the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA), to engage industry, academia, government and nongovernmental organizations to advance materials and systems science for additive manufacturing. PAMA is an outgrowth - [Artist Taps UV to Create ‘Time and Matter Photography’](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/artist-taps-uv-to-create-time-and-matter-photography/) - By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology In addition to its value in commercial curing applications, UV’s scientific and medical values are well established, and this slice of the electromagnetic spectrum is becoming a household word. UV, however, enjoys a little-known double life at the intersection of science and art. UV+EB Technology spoke with a practitioner - [Challenges for High-Temperature Photopolymers in Additive Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/challenges-for-high-temperature-photopolymers-in-additive-manufacturing/) - By Mehrgan Khavari, 3D Systems Corporation In 2017, 3D Systems’ digital light processing (DLP)-based technology – known as Figure 4® – was introduced. The technology is a derivative of stereolithography (SLA) where a 3D model is sliced into two-dimensional images and the images are sequentially flashed on the bottom of a resin tray equipped with - [Improvements of 3D Printed Parts via Bio-Based Modification of Photocurable Resins](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/improvements-of-3d-printed-parts-via-bio-based-modification-of-photocurable-resins/) - By Nathan Noyes and Wouter Vogel, Ph.D., Croda Within polymer-based additive manufacturing, photocurable resin-based processes have gained acceptance due to advantages in printing time, surface finish and interlayer adhesion relative to filament or powder fusion techniques. Still, serial production of functional parts via these 3D printing processes is isolated due to material limitations. Through modification - [UVC LED Technology Eliminates RNase A from COVID-19 rt-PCR Test Kits](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/uvc-led-technology-eliminates-rnase-a-from-covid-19-rt-pcr-test-kits/) - By Theresa Thompson, PhD Application Scientist; Mark Oesterle, Produce Line Manager; and Cristina Ortiz-Mateos, Life Science Marketing Specialist, Phoseon Technology The germicidal effect of UVC has long been known as a solution for disinfection and sanitation. As the need for disinfection technology peaked in the 2020 global health crisis, Phoseon was approached by a major - [Regulatory News: 2021 Quarter 4](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/regulatory-news-2021-quarter-4/) - US EPA Updates TSCA Inventory The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of the latest Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. The agency states that the biannual update to the public TSCA Inventory is part of its regular posting of nonconfidential TSCA Inventory data. EPA plans the next regular update for winter - [Top Five Surprising ISO Standards](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/top-five-surprising-iso-standards/) - ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization has produced more than 20,000 standards, created by representatives from 165 member countries, to ensure safety, reliability and good quality for products and services. Standards allow players in disparate world regions to speak a common language when - [OSHA Offers Tips for Suicide Prevention](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/osha-offers-tips-for-suicide-prevention/) - OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the US Department of Labor, has created a resource to aid in the prevention of suicide. “Suicide Prevention: 5 Things You Should Know” is a five-point, downloadable poster outlining tips for workers at every workplace to keep in mind. The tips are: 1. BE AWARE Everyone can - [SCAQMD Announces Funding for Emission-Reducing Projects](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/scaqmd-announces-funding-for-emission-reducing-projects/) - The California-based South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), Diamond Bar, California, announced $5,040,000 in new funding for projects that reduce emissions from hexavalent chromium facilities. The incentive program was launched in anticipation of a regulatory proposal by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Riverside, California, that includes a future ban of hexavalent chromium for - [American Ultraviolet Announces Mini UV LED Conveyor](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/american-ultraviolet-announces-mini-uv-led-conveyor/) - American Ultraviolet, Lebanon, Indiana, has introduced a new Mini UV LED Conveyor System that’s ideal for curing inks, coatings and adhesives, including heat-sensitive films. It’s also the perfect solution for small substrate production, and for color matching and testing in laboratories. This new LED system cures by using 365, 375, 395 and/or 405 nm wavelengths. - [Excelitas Launches Enhanced OmniCure LX500](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/excelitas-launches-enhanced-omnicure-lx500/) - Excelitas Technologies Corp., Waltham, Massachusetts, has introduced its enhanced OmniCure LX500 Controller and V3 UV LED Heads. The upgraded controller and UV LED heads offer optical output and built-in calibration support for efficient, controlled and repeatable UV curing. When used together, the OmniCure LX500 UV LED Spot Curing System delivers optical stability and process control - [DELO Offers New Jet Valve](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/delo-offers-new-jet-valve/) - DELO, manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer and industrial electronics applications located in Sudbury, Massachusetts, has launched a new high-performance microdispensing valve that can reproduce dispensing results at a dispensing frequency up to 300 Hz. The plunger speed reaches twice the maximum valve of its predecessor, DELO-DOT PN3. The pneumatic jet valve features tool-free - [Photoinitiated Addition Cure Silicone Release Coatings](https://uvebtech.com/articles/2021/photoinitiated-addition-cure-silicone-release-coatings/) - Editor’s Note: The author is no longer with Momentive Performance Materials. For questions, email rickeckberg@nc.rr.com. By Richard P. Eckberg, Momentive Performance Materials Silicone (polydimethylsiloxane) polymers are unique materials that are chemically inert and of low polarity that remain fluid at temperatures as low as -120° C and retain useful properties at temperatures > 250° C - [Mitsubishi Electric Develops Technology to Freeform Print Satellite Antennas in Outer Space](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/mitsubishi-electric-develops-technology-to-freeform-print-satellite-antennas-in-outer-space/) - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, which manufactures, markets and sells electrical and electronic equipment, has announced that the company has developed an on-orbit additive-manufacturing technology that uses photosensitive resin and solar ultraviolet light for the 3D printing of satellite antennas in the vacuum of outer space. The novel technology makes use of a newly developed - [Sun Chemical to Increase Prices in North America](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/sun-chemical-to-increase-prices-in-north-america-3/) - Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, will increase prices across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed and screen inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives in North America, effective immediately or as contracts allow. The environment in North America has continued to impact the ink industry. Global geopolitical events have caused sustained pressure on logistics availability and - [Honle UV America Welcomes New Business Development Manager](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/honle-uv-america-welcomes-new-business-development-manager/) - Honle UV America, Marlboro, Massachusetts, welcomed Silkia Santos Orizal as the team’s new business development manager. Orizal has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on marketing. She has more than 15 years of sales experience in a range of different industries. Before joining Honle, she worked for more than 10 years in - [Rise in Some Positive Drug Tests for US Workers](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/rise-in-some-positive-drug-tests-for-us-workers/) - Quest Diagnostics, a Secaucus, New Jersey-based global provider of diagnostic information services, has released new analysis of the rate of positive drug test results among the US workforce. The analysis, based on more than 11 million drug test results collected in 2021, shows an overall positivity rate in the combined US workforce that is up - [Growth of Dental 3D Printing Market on Rise](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/growth-of-dental-3d-printing-market-on-rise/) - Dental 3D printing is a fast-growing field, and its applications include design of physical models for prosthodontics, production of drill guides, orthodontics and surgery and manufacture of dental implants, among others. According to Medi-Tech Insights, Brussels, Belgium, the trend toward digital dentistry is one of the major tailwinds for the uptakes of dental 3D printing. - [Roland DGA Opens Imagination Center](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/roland-dga-opens-imagination-center/) - Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines and other innovative digital devices, has opened a new regional office in Atlanta, Georgia – the Atlanta Imagination Center – which will allow customers, prospects and partners to access Roland DGA’s latest technologies in this region of the country. The - [Integration Tech Appoints New Directors](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/integration-tech-appoints-new-directors/) - Integration Technology Ltd. (ITL), Oxon, United Kingdom, has announced two key promotions. To support ITL’s growth strategy, Holly Steedman, previously business development manager, was promoted to business and technology development director, and Business Development Manager for Northern Europe Koen Santegoeds moved into the global sales director position. Building on a successful year last year, Integration - [Amir Dekel Joins GEW](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/amir-dekel-joins-gew/) - GEW Inc., with US offices in North Royalton, Ohio, has announced the appointment of Amir Dekel as vice president, sales at GEW Inc., as part of the company's ongoing restructuring of its sales operations in North America. Dekel will be directing his primary efforts on GEW's core label and narrow web business, working with key - [Dam Stacking with DELO's Innovative Encapsulants](https://uvebtech.com/video-vault/2022/dam-stacking-with-delos-innovative-encapsulants/) - DELO, a leading manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials for automotive, consumer and industrial electronics applications, introduces an electronic adhesive. It is easy-to-handle and ideal for use on high separating walls between sensors that have little space width and chip encapsulation. This adhesive has smaller fillers than other products in DELO’s ‘dam-and-fill’ product - [AMS Spectral UV Welcomes Kevin Joesel](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/ams-spectral-uv-welcomes-kevin-joesel/) - AMS Spectral UV – A Baldwin Technology Company, River Falls, Wisconsin, announced that Kevin Joesel has joined the company as industrial sales executive for the Americas. Joesel’s career spans 35 years in the industry and has been focused the last 20 years on industrial curing with UV, UV LED and microwave technology. He has in-depth - [Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV Showcases Lineup at RadTech](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/baldwins-ams-spectral-uv-showcases-lineup-at-radtech/) - AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology company and North America’s largest manufacturer of UV and LED-UV curing solutions, will showcase its latest industrial curing lineup at RadTech (booth 95), which is taking place May 9 to 12 in Orlando, Florida. Taking center stage, the patented XP Quatro Series™ LED-UV curing module is the company’s latest - [Plastics Industry Association Announces Top Leadership Appointments](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/plastics-industry-association-announces-top-leadership-appointments/) - The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Board of Directors has voted to appoint Matt Seaholm to the position of chief executive officer (CEO) and Glenn Anderson to the position of chief operating officer (COO). Seaholm has served as PLASTICS’ vice president of government affairs for the past two years. Prior to that, he was the executive - [ACTEGA Reaches Key Milestones](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/actega-reaches-key-milestones/) - ACTEGA, Wesel, United Kingdom, has announced several significant goals achieved as it continues to progress its exacting plans to make advances in sustainability. The plan in place sets out a range of impressive process improvement objectives, as well as ACTEGA’s commitment to product development that aims to increase the range of sustainable solutions on the - [IGM Resins Appoints Audrey De Wulf as Executive Vice President](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/igm-resins-appoints-audrey-de-wulf-as-executive-vice-president/) - IGM Resins, Waalwijk, the Netherlands, has announced that Audrey De Wulf has joined IGM as executive vice president of sales. De Wulf is a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Wilfrid Gambade, CEO of IGM Resins. De Wulf joined the company from allnex, where she held several roles with increasing responsibilities since - [IGM Signed Strategic Cooperation Agreement with OSiC](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/igm-signed-strategic-cooperation-agreement-with-osic/) - IGM, Shanghai, China, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with OSiC. This agreement will conduct a comprehensive in-depth cooperation between two companies in the coating additive business. OSiC, founded in 2010, specializes in urethane additives, silicone emulsion, coating additives and waterborne adhesives. The business operates two production facilities, one in Shanghai Songjiang Industrial Zone and - [Gigahertz-Optik Adds Function to BTS2048-VL Spectroradiometer](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/gigahertz-optik-adds-function-to-bts2048-vl-spectroradiometer/) - Gigahertz-Optik's, Amesbury, Massachusetts, BTS2048-VL is a fast high resolution spectral light and color meter for on-line production applications. It features a fast response time over a wide dynamic range using three processors and electronic shutter plus input and output triggers for synchronized LED binning applications. Provides complete photometric, scotopic, colorimetric and radiometric spectral data. By - [RadTech Announces RadLaunch Class of 2022](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-announces-radlaunch-class-of-2022/) - RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, through its RadLaunch program, has announced the class of 2022, which will be formally presented at RadTech 2022, May 9-12, in Orlando, Florida. The classes include: Volumetric 3D printed Dental Aligners – Vitro3D Custom Bolus for Radiation Therapy – BC Cancer Agency, Center for the North Rapid, Low-Cost and Cleaner Battery - [IPI 2022 Ready to Showcase Printing Technologies](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/ipi-2022-ready-to-showcase-printing-technologies/) - Organized by the European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association (ESMA), the Industrial Print Integration conference is scheduled to take place May 18-19, 2022, at Crowne Plaza Düsseldorf-Neuss in Germany. Representatives of all industry sectors are welcome to learn and discuss what screen, inkjet and other printing technologies can mean for the production processes of today and - [Christopher Mirt Named Vice President of R&D Coatings®](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/christopher-mirt-named-vice-president-of-rd-coatings/) - R&D Coatings© LLC, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, has promoted Christopher Mirt to vice president with responsibilities that include oversight of new and existing customer development, as well as sales and service. The move recognizes that Mirt’s 17-plus years of dedication to the company, as well as his deep understanding of R&D Coatings’ products, processes, people and - [SmarTech Analysis Reports on Growth of Additive Manufacturing Industry](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/smartech-analysis-reports-on-growth-of-additive-manufacturing-industry/) - The fourth quarter of 2021 capped a strong year for additive manufacturing markets, according to SmarTech Analysis, New York, New York. The growth rate for all additive hardware, materials, software and outsourced services is estimated to be 18 percent (to $10.6B) for 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Specific to metals, the market - [DELO Introduces New Process Technology](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/delo-introduces-new-process-technology/) - DELO, Sudbury, Massachusetts, has developed a process technology combining adhesive dispensing and pre-activation in a single process step. Activation on the flow provides users with new options for designing their products and processes while reducing costs and CO2 emissions. Ideal for bonding and encapsulating temperature-sensitive electronic components, this new technology offers an alternative to bonding - [Miwon Specialty Chemical USA, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/miwon-specialty-chemical-usa-inc-celebrates-grand-opening/) - Company leaders from Miwon Specialty Chemical USA, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, welcomed stakeholders and community allies to the recent grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest manufacturing facility in Richland County, South Carolina. The 65,000-square-foot plant establishes the South Korean-based company’s first US manufacturing site and 13th global location. Located within the Pineview Industrial - [OSHA Launches Regional Emphasis Program on Workplace Noise for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/osha-launches-regional-emphasis-program-on-workplace-noise-for-kansas-missouri-nebraska/) - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Kansas City regional office (Region 7) has established a Regional Emphasis Program to target inspections of general industry and construction workplaces at high risk of noise exposure and to raise awareness among Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska employers of noise hazards and required safety measures. OSHA cites Bureau of - [In Memoriam: Jo Ann Arceneaux](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/in-memoriam-jo-ann-arceneaux/) - Jo Ann Arceneaux passed away on April 7, 2022, at her home in Marietta, Georgia, at the age of 67, surrounded by family after battling kidney cancer for the past two years. Arceneaux was a longtime contributor to RadTech and the field of UV/EB technology. Arceneaux attended Louisiana State University and earned a Bachelor of - [Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute Present Big Gains](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/deloitte-and-the-manufacturing-institute-present-big-gains/) - US manufacturing is at an inflection point: The sector is increasingly viewed as crucial to economic and pandemic recovery, yet outdated public perceptions could be impacting recruitment of vital new workers, according to study findings by Deloitte, New York, New York, and The Manufacturing Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, based on two recent surveys of - [Roland DGA Announces 2022 Demo Days Roadshow Schedule](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/roland-dga-announces-2022-demo-days-roadshow-schedule/) - Irvine, California-based Roland DGA has announced its new schedule of “Business Builder” Demo Days Roadshow stops for 2022 – events designed to bring the company’s latest technologies to print professionals throughout the United States. At present, the schedule includes visits to nine different authorized Roland DGA dealerships nationwide, with more locations to be added later - [RadTech 2022 Presents the Spark Tank](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-2022-presents-the-spark-tank/) - RadTech, based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, announced that during RadTech 2022 this year, there will be a platform for young professionals called the Spark Tank. This platform will give these young professionals the space to give presentations about their goals and interests in UV/EB technology, while also allowing industry veterans to give advice. Young Professionals - [Primary Color Installs RMGT 940 Offset Press](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/primary-color-installs-rmgt-940-offset-press/) - Primary Color LLC, Cleveland, Ohio, recently installed a five-color RMGT 9 Series press with UV curing. Since 2014, it has continued to expand the tag and label printing to include light packaging, wide and grand format printing for point of purchase displays. President of Primary Color LLC, Josh Hoffmann, noted that since everyone was at - [Dymax Oligomers & Coatings Rebranded as Bomar](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/dymax-oligomers-coatings-rebranded-as-bomar-2/) - Dymax Oligomers & Coatings, Torrington, Connecticut, announced that the division will begin operating as Bomar Specialties, LLC effective immediately. The rebranding strategy reflects both the evolution of the company as well as its vision for the future. Along with the name change, a modernized logo and visual identity have been revealed. The company’s ownership, management - [Oliver Jentschke Joins Baldwin](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/oliver-jentschke-joins-baldwin/) - Baldwin Technology Company, Inc., announced that Oliver Jentschke, an industrial engineer with a long track record as a customer-focused sales leader, has joined the organization as Vice President of Sales for Europe. His experience leading and developing commercial teams, along with his results-driven approach and passion for enhancing the customer experience, will be instrumental as - [Shin-Etsu Silicones Introduces Ker-4410/Ker-4440](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/shin-etsu-silicones-introduces-ker-4410-ker-4440/) - In an effort to advance silicones for LiDAR and related automotive sensor applications, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc., Akron, Ohio, (SESA: A U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan) is introducing their UV-Activated Dual-Cure Silicone Series which includes KER-4410 and KER-4440 as the focal points. Silicones contain compounds that feature a main chain of - [Arkema Finalizes the Acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives Business](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/arkema-finalizes-the-acquisition-of-ashlands-performance-adhesives-business/) - Arkema, Colombes, France, finalized the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business. This operation marks a major step in Arkema’s strengthening of its Adhesive Solutions segment, and fully aligns with the Group’s strategy to become a pure Specialty Materials player by 2024. Ashland Performance Adhesives offers pressure-sensitive adhesives, in decorative, protection and signage films for automotive - [polySpectra and Keyland Polymer Announce Partnership](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/polyspectra-and-keyland-polymer-announce-partnership/) - Keyland Polymer, Cleveland, Ohio, and polySpectra, Berkeley, California, announced a partnership to provide UVMax® powder coatings to COR Alpha 3D printed parts. This collaboration will enable the direct digital fabrication of end-use polymer components for a wide variety of applications. The surface color and texture of the UVMax® coating can be tailored to make COR - [Top 5 Tips for Coexisting with Today’s Business Chaos](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/top-5-tips-for-coexisting-with-todays-business-chaos/) - We live in chaotic times. There is no need to list the causes; every business owner can name four or six mind-boggling issues that have cropped up in the past couple of years. Here are a few tips for getting through the next wave, onslaught, surge, development or reversal. Stop expecting things to return to - [Carbon Unveils Flame-Retardant Resin](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/carbon-unveils-flame-retardant-resin/) - Carbon, Redwood City, California, is further expanding the capabilities of its idea-to-production platform by introducing the all-new EPX 86FR, a flame-retardant photopolymer resin that uses Carbon’s patented dual-cure process. This follows the recent announcement of the M3 Series printers and the general availability of the Carbon Design Engine. EPX 86FR is a photopolymer resin that - [Electronics for Imaging Earns EDP Awards](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/electronics-for-imaging-earns-edp-awards/) - Electronics for Imaging, Inc., Fremont, California, has received two European Digital press (EDP) Awards from the European graphics arts trade press. The EFI™ VUTEk® Q5r roll-to-roll UV LED printer beat competition in the large/wide-format printing systems category for printers above 350-centimeters wide. EDP judges honored EFI Fiery® software integration with finishers as the top solution - [Henkel Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/henkel-publishes-2021-sustainability-report/) - Henkel, Düsseldorf, Germany, published its 31st Sustainability Report, detailing its achievements and progress in 2021 while also outlining its new 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework. Henkel aims to reduce its carbon footprint in production by 65 percent by 2025 (vs base year 2010). By the end of 2021, Henkel had already halved its CO2 footprint in - [Michelman Invests in Circular Economy Market Expertise](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/michelman-invests-in-circular-economy-market-expertise/) - Lori Gobris has joined Michelman, Cincinnati, Ohio, as global marketing manager for circular economy. Gobris will be responsible for Michelman’s global market strategy and programs that enable sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy within its printing & packaging business segment. She will lead Michelman’s efforts to continue to expand and broaden solutions in the - [RadTech Young Professionals: Alexandra Young and Sijia Huang](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-young-professionals-alexandra-young-and-sijia-huang/) - The RadTech Young Professionals Committee aims to help young professionals’ (YPs) growth in the use and development of UV and EB technology. It is a group dedicated to enhancing interactions between YPs and senior experts within RadTech. YPs are students and professionals early in their careers who utilize UV and EB technology in industry, government - [Manufacturing Trends for 2022](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/manufacturing-trends-for-2022/) - It's a new year and a great time to update the company philosophy, upgrade operations or upset (positively) the status quo. Here are the top five trends recently cited by Deloitte1 and Forbes2 as areas of change for those in the manufacturing sector to recognize, explore and embrace. Tackle workforce issues To meet the challenge - [Arkema Acquires PMP](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/arkema-acquires-pmp/) - Arkema, Colombes, France, is expanding its offer of engineering adhesives with the planned acquisition of Shanghai Zhiguan Polymer Materials (PMP) in China. PMP specializes in reactive hot-melt polyurethane (HMPUR) adhesives, which are mainly dedicated to the consumer electronics market and are used in the bonding of mobile phones, tablets, laptops and connected objects. This project - [Scott Burnett and Thomas Kobrak Bolster Baldwin’s Americas Sales Teams](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/scott-burnett-and-thomas-kobrak-bolster-baldwins-americas-sales-teams/) - Baldwin Technology Company, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, announced that Scott Burnett and Thomas Kobrak have joined the organization. Baldwin recently realigned its sales teams to provide a single regional point of contact for printing and packaging industry customers. Burnett is now serving as Baldwin’s Regional Sales Manager for the west-central region. He is responsible for - [Gigahertz-Optik Introduces New Device](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/gigahertz-optik-introduces-new-device/) - The three component LCRT-2005H-S, from Gigahertz-Optik, Amesbury, Massachusetts, consists of a transmitter, receiver and controller. The protective cover material of LCD screens, smartphone displays, laptops or tablets should offer a clear view of the information displayed while at the same time limiting glare from ambient light by minimizing transmission haze effects. Gigahertz-Optik’s LCRT-2005H-S is an - [Dymax Oligomers & Coatings Rebranded as Bomar](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/dymax-oligomers-coatings-rebranded-as-bomar/) - Dymax Oligomers & Coatings, Torrington, Connecticut, has announced that the division will begin operating as Bomar Specialties, LLC effective immediately. For more than 30 years, Bomar has synthesized, engineered and manufactured oligomers for 3D printing resins, nail coatings, UV/EB adhesives, industrial coatings and specialty applications. Originally operating under the name of Bomar Specialties and rebranding - [TAGA, RadTech Seek Entries for Student Poster Design Competition](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/taga-radtech-seek-entries-for-student-poster-design-competition/) - TAGA and RadTech are partnering to offer students cash prizes for their design and creative ideas regarding a UV+EB promotional poster for the biennial RadTech Conference at Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida, May 9-12, 2022. The first prize will be $600 + free conference attendance, and second prize will be $300 + conference attendance. - [DELO Develops New UV Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/delo-develops-new-uv-adhesives/) - DELO, Sudbury, Massachusetts, has developed DELO PHOTOBOND UV acrylates for optoelectronics that enable fast and true-color bonding of holographic films manufactured by Covestro. The automotive industry, as well as many others, will benefit from rapid roll-to-roll manufacturing and better integration of the films into holographic end-use applications. Augmented reality head-up displays (AR-HUDs) represent one of - [Heraeus Noblelight America Donates to American Red Cross](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/heraeus-noblelight-america-donates-to-american-red-cross/) - Heraeus Noblelight, Gaithersburg, Maryland, has announced the culmination of its recent #WeFightForYourHealth campaign, which resulted in a $1,000 donation to the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Board Chair Mark Banta and Jessica Adams, board member of the Montgomery, Howard and Frederick Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross, visited Heraeus Noblelight America’s headquarters - [Pyran Partners with NAGASE Specialty Materials](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/pyran-partners-with-nagase-specialty-materials/) - Pyran, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, and NAGASE Specialty Materials (NSM), Itasca, Illinois, have partnered for the conversion of Pyran’s bio-based 1,5-pentanediol (PDO) to renewable 1,5-pentanediol diacrylate (PDDA) and other acrylate and methacrylate derivatives. NSM, a manufacturer of chemical technologies and distributor of specialty chemicals, will produce PDDA and other derivatives in the USA and will market - [PRINTING United Announces Latest Sponsors for 2022 Expo](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/printing-united-announces-latest-sponsors-for-2022-expo/) - PRINTING United, based in Fairfax, Virginia, has announced the latest sponsors that have joined the lineup to support the PRINTING United Expo 2022, which is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on October 19-21. Attendee registration will open in spring 2022. This year, PRINTING United Expo expands to occupy two halls at the - [Integration Technology Launches Integration Technology America](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/integration-technology-launches-integration-technology-america/) - Integration Technology Ltd., Oxon, United Kingdom, has announced the launch of its United States-based sister company, Integration Technology America, Inc. (ITA). The newly founded American arm forms a component of the organization’s wider growth strategy as it moves to meet demand for high-quality UV technology in the growing US market. ITA Inc. will operate from - [Konica Minolta Launches LED UV Inkjet Press](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/konica-minolta-launches-led-uv-inkjet-press/) - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., Ramsey, New Jersey, announced the launch of its AccurioJet KM-1e High Definition (HD) model, an evolution of the AccurioJet KM-1e LED UV Inkjet Press that will contribute to further expanding Konica Minolta customers’ businesses. The AccurioJet KM-1e delivers 1200 x 1200 true DPI output. By incorporating new HD technology, - [RadTech Accepting Submissions for 2022 Sustainability Awards](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-accepting-submissions-for-2022-sustainability-awards/) - RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, is accepting submissions for the RadTech 2022 Sustainability Awards. RadTech will be recognizing how UV+EB technology enhances end users’ sustainability footprint, health and safety, and/or ESG financial metrics. All end users are welcome to apply. Suppliers may nominate a customer, so please share customers who are making a sustainable difference with - [RadTech to Offer Short Courses](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-short-courses/) - RadTech International North America, Chevy Chase, Maryland, is offering a variety of short courses. The courses include: Photopolymer additive manufacturing short course (undergraduate level) on Monday, May 9, 2022, from 4-6:30 p.m. UV/EB professional short course (undergraduate level) on Monday, May 9, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. Advanced photopolymerization topics (graduate level) on Monday, May 9, - [Sun Chemical to Increase Prices in Latin America](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/sun-chemical-to-increase-prices/) - Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, will increase prices across its entire portfolio of inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives in Latin America, effective immediately or as contracts allow. Inflationary pressure and shortages of materials continue to have a strong impact on the raw materials and packaging materials, and the global transportation crisis is a contributing factor - [RadTech Establishes End User Group](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-establishes-end-user-group/) - With growing global concerns about the sustainability of everyday products and processes, all industrial chemicals are receiving increased scrutiny to ensure the safe manufacture, use and end of life handling. RadTech, Chevy Chase, Maryland, has established a new volunteer driven service to monitor regulatory trends and serve as a “third party” information resource for companies - [Student Poster Design Competition](https://uvebtech.com/press-release/2022/student-poster-design-competition-2/) - TAGA and RadTech are partnering to offer students cash prizes for their design and creative ideas regarding a UV+EB promotional poster for the biennial RadTech Conference at Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida, May 9-12, 2022. The first prize will be $600 + free conference attendance and second prize will be $300 + conference attendance. - [GEW Introduces AeroLED](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/gew-introduces-aeroled/) - GEW, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, launched AeroLED, an air-cooled, high power UV LED System for full cure, printing, coating and converting applications up to 60 cm wide. In an AeroLED system, the first significant innovation is in the air-cooling process. Cool, filtered air is distributed from a single centralized fan sited away from the - [RadTech 2022](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/radtech-2022/) - The RadTech 2022 UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference will be taking place May 10-12, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis, and booth space is almost sold out. Exhibit sales have moved online for RadTech 2022 and those interested can review the open - [NDC Technologies’ New Series 9 On-Line Gauge](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2022/ndc-technologies-new-series-9-on-line-gauge/) - NDC Technologies, Dayton, Ohio, introduced its new Series 9 on-line gauge for food, bulk industrial material and tobacco processing applications in 2020. 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Product 1,4- Butanediol (BDO) Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF®) 2-Pyrrolidone (2P) N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Pyrrolidone (HEP) N-Octyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NOP) Price Increase $0.30/lb $0.30/lb $0.30/lb $0.35/lb - [Phoseon Introduces Near-Infrared LED Lamps](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/phoseon-introduces-near-infrared-led-lamps/) - LED-based solutions provider Phoseon Technology, Hillsboro, Oregon, has announced the new FireJet™ and FireEdge™ NIR Explorer Near-infrared lamps with powerful features offering significant technology advances for curable adhesives, 3D printing and pinning on low migration applications. The Near-infrared LED lamps provide customers with a small form factor, instant on/off and lower power consumption over traditional - [Roland DGA Announces Demo Days Roadshow Schedule](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/roland-dga-announces-demo-days-roadshow-schedule/) - Wide-format digital imaging leader Roland DGA, based in Irvine, California, has announced a schedule of “Business Builder” Demo Days Roadshow stops for 2021 – unique events at authorized dealerships nationwide that enable print professionals to get a firsthand look at the company’s newest technologies safely and conveniently. Last year’s series of Demo Days were well - [ASTM International Moves May, June In-Person Meetings TO All Virtual](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/astm-international-moves-may-june-in-person-meetings-to-all-virtual/) - In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, has announced that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. ASTM International previously announced that all April in-person meetings would be transitioned to - [UV EB Products Rated as 'Easier to Recycle'](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/uv-eb-products-rated-as-easier-to-recycle/) - RadTech, the Association for UV+EB Technologies, Chevy Chase, Maryland, commends the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) on the release of a new resource for paper-based packaging designers. Ultraviolet- and electron beam-cured inks have been found to cause few problems in the recycling process, according to a recent study by the AF&PA. The AF&PA Design - [GEW Joins Next Month's virtual.drupa](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/gew-joins-next-months-virtual-drupa/) - UK-based UV curing specialists GEW have announced the company's participation in next month’s virtual.drupa, which will be taking place online from April 20-23. The four-day digital event was established in December 2020 by drupa organisers Messe Düsseldorf, at the same time as the in-person exhibition had to be canceled because of the ongoing coronavirus restrictions. - [RadTech Announces April 22 Webinar on 3D Microfabrication](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/radtech-announces-april-22-webinar-on-3d-microfabrication/) - RadTech has announced that registration is open for an April 22 UV+EB Industry Thought Leaders webinar featuring Dr. Michael J. Dvorchak. Here are the details: Title: 3D Microfabrication for the Application of Drag-Reducing Riblets ("Shark Skin bio-mimicking") onto Aerospace Vehicles Utilizing UV-Curable Coatings Speaker: Dr. Michael J. Dvorchak, Dvorchak Enterprises LLC Time/date: 1-3 p.m. Central - [RadTech Announces 2021 RadLaunch Award Winners and Virtual Awards Ceremony](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/radtech-announces-2021-radlaunch-award-winners-and-virtual-awards-ceremony/) - RadTech, the nonprofit for UV+EB technology, has announced the winners of the 2021 RadLaunch Awards, which will be presented during an Awards Zoom Program, 3-4 p.m. EDT on April 28, 2021. 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The Awards Zoom Program, moderated by Darryl Boyd, US Naval Research Laboratory, and Mike Idacavage, Radical Curing LLC., is supported by RadTech members, event sponsors and RadLaunch platinum - [Online NAPIM Digital and Emerging Technologies Conference Set for May 18-19](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/online-napim-digital-and-emerging-technologies-conference-set-for-may-18-19/) - The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM), Rockford, Illinois, announces its first conference, to take place online from noon-5 p.m. CST May 18-19. The event is targeted at digital and emerging technologies for ink makers, suppliers, converters and brand owners. 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The new water-based dual cure solution solves the previous issues of long-term - [Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann Takes Over as Siegwerk CEO](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/dr-nicolas-wiedmann-takes-over-as-siegwerk-ceo/) - After a three-month transition period with his predecessor Herbert Forker, Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann has assumed full responsibility as Siegwerk's new chief executive officer (CEO). He joined ink manufacturer Siegwerk, Siegburg, Germany, on Jan. 1, 2021, and has been intensively involved with the company since then. Wiedmann continues to drive Siegwerk’s most recent strategic transformation to - [Continuous Composites' Technology Wows Lockheed Martin and Air Force](https://uvebtech.com/enews/2021/continuous-composites-technology-wows-lockheed-martin-and-air-force/) - Continuous Composites, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a maker of hardware, materials, software and motion platforms for composites manufacturing, is a former RadTech Emerging Technologies Award winner. 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Taking place on the second Monday of the month, each meeting will feature a researcher presenting their work with time for discussion - [9th European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences (ESPS)](https://uvebtech.com/event/9th-european-symposium-of-photopolymer-sciences-esps/) - We are happy to announce that abstract submission and registration are open now for the 9th European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences (ESPS), held in Vienna from September 7-11, 2026. The organizers expect about 400–500 participants, well-balanced between academia and industry. This is the largest conference in Europe on the Photopolymer Sciences topic. Additionally, the confirmed - [Live Webinar: UV Empowering Modern Manufacturing](https://uvebtech.com/event/live-webinar-uv-empowering-modern-manufacturing/) - Join Excelitas and Allied UV for next month's “UV Empowering Modern Manufacturing” webinar. UV Empowering Modern Manufacturing Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4592082179705741151 This presentation will highlight how UV technology streamlines manufacturing with instant cure performance for faster production, while reducing equipment footprint, lowering energy consumption and creating - [IMDPA Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/imdpa-conference/) - The IMDPA Annual Conference will be held in Itasca, Illinois, on September 29-October 1, 2026. The agenda reflects the expressed desires of industry members for IMDPA to present information which addresses the many facets companies deal with to keep the business viable, leading, and innovating on the way to a successful year. Program Highlights include: - [LOUPE Americas](https://uvebtech.com/event/loupe-americas/) - LOUPE Americas, formerly Labelexpo, will be held September 15-17 in Chicago, Illinois. As the largest show for the label, flexible packaging and folding carton industries in the Americas, LOUPE Americas is where the industry converges to see the latest technology and learn about the trends shaping the market. This flagship event is dedicated to print’s - [National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) Fall Technical Meeting 2026](https://uvebtech.com/event/national-coil-coating-association-ncca-fall-technical-meeting-2026/) - The NCCA Fall Technical meeting will be held September 21-23, 2026, at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania. - [Focus 2026: The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology Event](https://uvebtech.com/event/the-detroit-society-for-coatings-technology-event-is-april-30-2026/) - Get ready to rev up your knowledge at the 50th Annual FOCUS conference! Discover cutting-edge advancements in exterior automotive coatings, color development, sustainability, and application that will fuel your success in the fast-paced automotive industry. With top-tier speakers from OEMs, paint & raw material suppliers, academia and test labs, this high-octane event will ignite your - [The 43rd International Conference of Photopolymer Science and Technology (ICPST-43)](https://uvebtech.com/event/the-43rd-international-conference-of-photopolymer-science-and-technology-icpst-43/) - ICPST-43 will be held at Acrea Himeji on June 23-26. More information to follow at www.spst-photopolymer.org/icpst-photopolymer-conference. - [Adhesives & Bonding Expo](https://uvebtech.com/event/adhesives-bonding-expo/) - Adhesives & Bonding Expo is the continent's largest adhesives and foam supply chain event, offering three days of networking, innovation, and business growth. Explore new materials, technologies, and solutions, gain insights from conference sessions, and connect with key decision-makers at the expo. With adhesives and foam under one roof, your team can maximize opportunities and - [FSEA Print Embellishment Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/fsea-print-embellishment-conference/) - June 17-19, 2026, at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Sponsored by FSEA and PostPress For more information, visit www.fsea.com/print-embellishment-conference/. - [The Battery Show South](https://uvebtech.com/event/the-battery-show-south/) - The Premier Destination for Advanced Battery, EV, and Energy Storage in the Southeast April 22-23, 2026, the Battery Show South returns to the Southeast—in Charlotte, NC—at a pivotal moment shaped by new policies, shifting market demands, and expanding regional investment. The Battery Show South brings together the Battery Belt’s growing value chain to explore technologies - [Battery Show Europe June 9-11](https://uvebtech.com/event/battery-show-europe/) - Join Peers at the Leading Meeting Place for the Advanced Battery and H/EV Technology Community Meet battery manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, thought leaders and decision-makers for a conference and battery tech expo focused on the latest developments in the advanced battery and automotive industries. June 9-11, Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany For more information, visit www.thebatteryshow.eu. - [American Coatings Show & Conference 2026](https://uvebtech.com/event/american-coatings-show-conference-2026/) - The 2026 American Coatings Show and Conference is the premier event for professionals across the paints and coatings value chain. As the largest coatings industry gathering in North America, ACS brings together thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors for three high-impact days focused on innovation, sourcing and technical excellence. The ACS offers a complete - [International Battery Seminar 2026](https://uvebtech.com/event/international-battery-seminar-2026/) - Leading the Charge in Battery Technology for Over 40 Years Founded in 1983, the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit has established itself as the premier event showcasing the state of the art of worldwide energy storage technology developments for consumer, automotive, military, grid, and industrial applications. As the longest-running annual battery industry event in the - [TAGA NextGen Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/taga-nextgen-conference/) - Get Ready for TAGA NextGen 2026: Minneapolis Join us in the heart of the Twin Cities for the TAGA NextGen 2026 conference. Get ready to dive into the future of print and graphic communications. You'll hear directly from industry leaders as they reveal the latest breakthroughs, share cutting-edge research, and give you the inside scoop on - [Big Ideas for UV+EB Technology](https://uvebtech.com/event/big-ideas-for-uveb-technology-2/) - Mark your calendars for something truly BIG! BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology will take place March 2–3, 2026 aboard the legendary USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego, California. This may be the first conference of its kind, where we’ll gather in the evenings on the aircraft carrier itself, and spend the days with local - [UV Measurement 101: The Essentials](https://uvebtech.com/event/uv-measurement-101-the-essentials/) - Details 📅 Date: November 18, 2025 🕒 Time: 11AM EST ⏱ Duration: 45 minutes + Q&A Achieving highest performance, quality and reliability for your UV-cured products is critically tied to proper measurement practices using appropriate instruments. Whether you’re using Mercury based broad band lamps or LEDs, understanding how to choose the correct instrument and measure - [Labelexpo Europe 2025](https://uvebtech.com/event/labelexpo-europe-2025/) - Labelexpo Europe 2025 September 16 - 19, 2025 4 Halls | 600+ Exhibitors | 4 Days Labelexpo Europe 2025 is a hub of innovation and knowledge, ranging from live demonstrations of the latest technology to exciting opportunities to expand your knowledge. Industry experts will lead three in-depth Master Classes during the event, exploring crucial topics - [Adhesives & Bonding Expo 2025](https://uvebtech.com/event/adhesives-bonding-expo-2025/) - UV+EB Technology is dedicated to advancing the science and application of curing technologies. In today's climate of uncertainty - from supply chain disruptions to shifting global regulations - it's more important than ever to explore technologies that can deliver efficiency. That's why were excited to highlight Adhesives & Bonding Expo 2025, taking place June 24-26 - [IST METZ Organizes UV Days 2025](https://uvebtech.com/event/ist-metz-organizes-uv-days-2025/) - UV Days 2025, organized by IST METZ, will offer a unique opportunity for printing industry professionals to find out about the latest trends and technologies from June 3-5, 2025. Under the motto ‘Mission to Zero’, IST METZ will present ground-breaking developments in digitalization, sustainability and innovative curing solutions that will revolutionize the industry. From June - [The RadTech Europe Conference 2025 Call for Papers is Open](https://uvebtech.com/event/the-radtech-europe-conference-2025-call-for-papers-is-open/) - The Call for Papers for the RadTech Europe Conference 2025 is open! Next year's conference will take place from October 27-29, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland, and RadTech invites you to submit your latest research and developments in the field of UV/EB curing. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including sustainability, advances in - [Photopolymerization Fundamentals 2025](https://uvebtech.com/event/photopolymerization-fundamentals-2025/) - Bringing together academic and industrial leaders in the photopolymerization field to address critical, fundamental questions related to photopolymerization REGISTER NOW The presentations will be focused on presenting recent research and results from leaders in the photo polymerizations field. Each speaker will be asked to present their recent results and critical achievements that have resulted from - [AMPLIFY – The Finishing, Packaging and Design Event](https://uvebtech.com/event/amplify-the-finishing-packaging-and-design-event/) - This one-of-a-kind event is where print and packaging designers, commercial printers, print finishers, binders, mailers – and the equipment and consumable suppliers to those industries – come together. From the event floor with on-press programs, to demonstrations on the exhibit hall stage, to classroom education and more, Amplify is where it all happens. Amplify brings - [RadTech is Hosting a Meeting at Michigan State University to Meet, Network and Learn](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-is-hosting-a-meeting-at-michigan-state-university-to-meet-network-and-learn/) - RadTech is hosting a meeting at Michigan State University on April 18th, 2025, from 11:45 AM to 2:30 PM. This meeting will be a fantastic opportunity for RadTech members and those interested in the technology to meet, network and learn cutting-edge information on UV+EB. Also, we will provide lunch! Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Szczepanski Lab, founded by - [Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025](https://uvebtech.com/event/hunkeler-innovationdays-2025/) - Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 Lucerne, Switzerland The Hunkeler Innovationdays are an important meeting place for the digital printing industry and are gaining in international popularity. Exhibitors, visitors and the trade press all agree on this. The staging of the next edition is already set: Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 will again be held at the Lucerne Exhibition Center - [ICE Europe 2025](https://uvebtech.com/event/ice-europe-2025/) - ICE Europe is the go-to event for the international converting industry, providing an unrivalled platform for suppliers of machinery, systems, materials and accessories to meet with industry experts seeking custom product and processing solutions and with investment plans in place. As the world’s leading exhibition for the conversion of flexible, web-based materials such as paper, - [RadTech Annual Winter Meeting 2025](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-annual-winter-meeting-2025/) - January 27-28, 2025 - The Westin Tampa Waterside - Tampa, FL Please join RadTech in Tampa for the 2025 RadTech Annual Winter Meeting. RadTech is planning exciting meetings and continuing new initiatives in the Coil, Battery, Sustainability, EHS, Transportation and Printing & Packaging groups. Registration & Meeting Details The Group Rate at the hotel is - [Low Extractable Biocompatible UV Adhesives for Wearable Devices Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/low-extractable-biocompatible-uv-adhesives-for-wearable-devices-webinar/) - Low Extractable Biocompatible UV Adhesives for Wearable Devices October 10, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Speaker: Samantha Leap, Chemence Register Here: https://radtech.org/blog/2024/08/08/webinar-low-extractable-biocompatible-uv-adhesives-for-wearable-devices/ Webinar Description: Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are quickly gaining popularity with an estimated 2 million patients due to their ease of use. This two-week wear device allows patients to automatically check glucose - [Industrial Print Integration Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/industrial-print-integration-conference/) - Inkjet and screen for industries of today and tomorrow. November 19-20, 2024 Industrial Print Integration, Europe's leading event for specialist print technologies returns to Düsseldorf-Neuss on 19-20 November 2024, to host an international community of key suppliers, OEMs, innovators and technology users from various industrial markets. - [DELO Organizes Virtual Semicon Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/delo-organizes-virtual-semicon-conference/) - The conference "Semicon Meets Sustainability" on November 5, 2025 will focus on back-end packaging and answering the question of how both energy and resources can be saved. Industry experts will go over new developments and current smart materials and technologies that can help to reduce energy consumption in the future. The Semicon Meets Sustainability virtual - [RadTech Webinar: Low Extractable Biocompatible UV Adhesives for Wearable Devices](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-webinar-low-extractable-biocompatible-uv-adhesives-for-wearable-devices/) - October 10, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Speaker: Samantha Leap, Chemence Webinar Description: Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are quickly gaining popularity with an estimated 2 million patients due to their ease of use. This two-week wear device allows patients to automatically check glucose levels via their phone without the need to prick their - [RadTech Announces Degradable Materials Task Force Meeting](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-announces-degradable-materials-task-force-meeting/) - RadTech has announced the details regarding the Degradable Materials Task Force Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2024, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Central Time). Kelly Williams, Managing Director at Earthfirst Films Laminations Division and a thought leader in sustainable packaging has been appointed to lead a new RadTech Degradable Materials Task Force - [Wood Coatings and Substrates Conference 2024](https://uvebtech.com/event/wood-coatings-and-substrates-conference-2024/) - RadTech is sponsoring the upcoming Wood Coatings and Substrates Conference, which will take place on September 26-27, 2024, at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in Greensboro, North Carolina. This event, which is free to attend, offers a unique opportunity to explore the science and technology behind the development, performance, application, and interaction - [RadTech Europe Announces 2025 Conference & Exhibition in Warsaw, Poland](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-europe-announces-2025-conference-exhibition-in-warsaw-poland/) - The RadTech Europe Conference & Exhibition is returning in 2025, bringing together industry leaders and innovators for another groundbreaking event. This two-day conference, held at the Victoria Sofitel hotel in Warsaw, Poland on 27-29 October 2025, will delve into the latest advancements and applications in the UV/EB energy curing industry. Building on the success of - [Live Q & A with Covestro Coatings and Adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/event/live-q-a-with-covestro-coatings-and-adhesives/) - +Join us on August 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. EST for an exciting conversation and live Q&A session. Connect directly with Covestro | Coatings & Adhesives industrial coatings team, to explore our new, cutting-edge and innovative Waterborne and Waterborne UV coatings resins, and interact with the experts. Across multiple industries, coatings manufacturers are facing demand - [International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/international-metal-decorating-packaging-association-imdpa-conference/) - 2-day conference featuring experts from around the world presenting on the latest developments in metal decorating and packaging technology. Some of the program highlights include: Technical, Financial and Regulatory Presentations; New Technology; Market Trends; Tabletop Exhibits; and much more. - [PRINTING United Expo Show Highlights Unveiled as Registration and Hotel Figures Trend Ahead for the 2024 Event](https://uvebtech.com/event/printing-united-expo-show-highlights-unveiled-as-registration-and-hotel-figures-trend-ahead-for-the-2024-event/) - Fairfax, Va. — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is excited to announce that PRINTING United Expo 2024 registration across market segments, and hotel bookings for the event, are trending ahead last year’s impressive figures. Taking place September 10-12 in vibrant Las Vegas, this year’s Expo promises - [PACK EXPO International](https://uvebtech.com/event/pack-expo-international-2/) - The packaging and processing industry is constantly changing, so attending PACK EXPO International is the best way to stay current and competitive. Explore the latest innovations from 2,500 exhibitors to get ahead of trends, move projects forward and solve any challenges holding you back. NOVEMBER 3 – 6, 2024 | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA - [LabelExpo Americas 2024](https://uvebtech.com/event/labelexpo-americas-2024/) - SPRING INTO ACTION The game-changing event in the Americas for the package printing industry, Labelexpo Americas 2024, springs back into action this September. Discover hundreds of live demonstrations, product launches from leading manufacturers, as well as expert-led masterclasses, conference sessions and workshops. This is the best opportunity to target the latest advancements in flexible packaging, - [Introduction to Design of Experiments (DOE) Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/introduction-to-design-of-experiments-doe-webinar/) - Please join RadTech on April 16th for an Introduction to Design of Experiments (DOE) with Professor Allan Guymon of the University of Iowa. Introduction to Design of Experiments (DOE) April 16, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT Professor Allan Guymon, University of Iowa Webinar Overview: This course will present an introduction to Design of - [Macromolecular Engineering of Degradable Photocurable Resins Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/macromolecular-engineering-of-degradable-photocurable-resins-webinar/) - Please join RadTech on April 8th for a webinar on Macromolecular Engineering of Degradable Photocurable Resins with speaker Travis W. Walker from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Macromolecular Engineering of Degradable Photocurable Resins Speaker: Travis W. Walker, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology April 8, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - [Developing Radiation Curable Materials from Bio-based Feedstocks Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/developing-radiation-curable-materials-from-bio-based-feedstocks-webinar/) - Please join RadTech on March 25th for a webinar on developing radiation-curable materials from bio-based feedstocks with speakers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), University of Toronto, and Earthfirst. Developing Radiation Curable Materials from Bio-based Feedstocks March 25, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT Panelists: • Jake Miller, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - [Eliminating VOC Emissions in Your Manufacturing Process and Much More with UV Coatings Technology Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/eliminating-voc-emissions-in-your-manufacturing-process-and-much-more-with-uv-coatings-technology-webinar/) - Please join RadTech on March 7, 2024, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST to learn how to eliminate VOC emissions in your manufacturing process and much more with UV coatings technology. Eliminating VOC emissions in your manufacturing process and much more with UV coatings technology March 7, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST - [Toxic Substances Control Act: The Process of New Chemicals Review Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/toxic-substances-control-act-the-process-of-new-chemicals-review-webinar/) - Join RadTech on March 13, 2024, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST for a special update on the Toxic Substances Control Act featuring Dr. Alex Stanton, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Toxic Substances Control Act: The Process of New Chemicals Review Webinar March 13, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST Speaker: Dr. Alex - [Biodegradable Photopolymers: From Chemical Depolymerization to Soil Compostability Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/biodegradable-photopolymers-from-chemical-depolymerization-to-soil-compostability-webinar/) - Biodegradable photopolymers: from chemical depolymerization to soil compostability Friday, February 23, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST Speaker: Chen Wang, University of Utah Webinar Overview: Photopolymer materials are used in many commodity applications, including adhesives, over-print varnishes, packaging materials, and disposable medical devices such as contact lenses. The vast majority of photopolymer materials directly contribute - [TAGA Annual Technical Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/taga-annual-technical-conference/) - Renaissance Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas - [RadTech - Photopolymerizations for Creating Engineered Microenvironments: From 3D Culture Models to Biomanufacturing Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-photopolymerizations-for-creating-engineered-microenvironments-from-3d-culture-models-to-biomanufacturing-webinar/) - Speaker: Dr. April M. Kloxin, University of Delaware Moderator: Dr. Dianne Poster, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) February 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST REGISTER NOW https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8uzy37okTc6A74HunqEjgg Webinar Overview: Photopolymerizations provide great opportunities for the creation of controlled, bioinspired microenvironments for probing and directing complex biological systems. For example, photopolymerizations can - [Road to RadTech 2024 - Webinar on Advanced Lightweight Materials](https://uvebtech.com/event/road-to-radtech-2024-webinar-on-advanced-lightweight-materials/) - When Choosing Lightweight Materials, Don’t Forget 100% Solids UV/EB Coatings! Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Speaker: Michael Bonner, Saint Clair Systems Inc. REGISTER NOW With electrification across every industry today – most notably in the transportation sector – Advanced lightweight materials are essential. Unfortunately, coatings are generally ignored. But - [Stepping Stones in Automotive OEM, Part 1: Refinish](https://uvebtech.com/event/stepping-stones-in-automotive-oem-part-1-refinish/) - Moderator: Chris Seubert, Ford Motor Company Panelists: George Smith, SoCur; Mike Dvorchak, Rita Loof, RadTech, and More TBA Discussion topics Introduction to UV Technology in Automotive Refinish: Exploring the integration and impact of UV technology in the automotive refinish industry. Advantages of UV Technology: Discuss the specific benefits that UV technology brings to automotive refinish - [International Converting Exhibition and Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/international-converting-exhibition-and-conference/) - ICEC USA International Converting Exhibition and Conference January 9 - 11, 2024 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL https://www.convertingshow.com/en-us.html - [Road to RadTech 2024 Webinar: Automated, High Throughput Screening of Increased Ionic Conductivity Polymer Electrolytes](https://uvebtech.com/event/road-to-radtech-2024-webinar-automated-high-throughput-screening-of-increased-ionic-conductivity-polymer-electrolytes/) - January 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Speaker: Dr. Johanna J. Schwartz, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Moderator: Dr. Jason Killgore, National Institute of Standards and Technology REGISTER NOW at: https://radtech.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=83d3a9670791311154f15cd20&id=e160169d87&e=c9b0bea849 Webinar Overview Advancement of increased ionic conductivity polymer electrolyte materials for Li-ion battery applications has traditionally required formulations to be hand-mixed by researchers, - [NPE2027](https://uvebtech.com/event/npe2027/) - NPE2027: May 3 – 7, 2027 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida - [NPE2033](https://uvebtech.com/event/npe2033/) - NPE2033 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida - [NPE2030](https://uvebtech.com/event/npe2030/) - NPE2030 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida - [RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-uveb-technology-expo-conference/) - Co-located with 2024 IUVA Americas Conference, Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando, Florida - [NPE 2024: The Plastics Show](https://uvebtech.com/event/npe-2024-the-plastics-show/) - Orange County Convention Center, Orlando - [Print Embellishment Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/print-embellishment-conference/) - Delta Hotels Dallas Southlake, Dallas, Texas - [Unlocking the Benefits of Structural Color with UV Curable Inks and Coatings Based on Novel Brush Block Copolymer Technology Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/unlocking-the-benefits-of-structural-color-with-uv-curable-inks-and-coatings-based-on-novel-brush-block-copolymer-technology-webinar/) - Please plan to join this special webinar unlocking the benefits of structural color with UV curable inks and coatings based on novel brush block copolymer technology on November 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. Webinar Overview: Structural color is a unique phenomenon that doesn’t rely on pigments or dyes to impart coloration - [Understanding the Biological Degradation of Home Compostable Multilayer Packaging Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/understanding-the-biological-degradation-of-home-compostable-multilayer-packaging-webinar/) - Please plan to join us on October 4, 2023 for a special webinar on Understanding the Biological Degradation of Home Compostable Multilayer Packaging. Understanding the Biological Degradation of Home Compostable Multilayer Packaging October 4, 2023, 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST Speaker: Evan M. White, Ph.D., New Materials Institute, The University of Georgia Moderator: - [RadTech Fall Meeting](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-fall-meeting/) - https://radtech.org/blog/2023/08/23/radtech-fall-meeting-2023/ - [CARES NA](https://uvebtech.com/event/cares-na/) - Sustainability in automotive manufacturing is of utmost importance to ensure that the industry can stay profitable and viable into the future. CARES is a two-day conference highlighting the innovative techniques and strategies used in sustainable automotive manufacturing. Held in Detroit (Michigan), the CARES North American Conference will have keynote presentations, theme-oriented discussions, educational workshops, and networking - [Plastic Product Decorating Summit](https://uvebtech.com/event/plastic-product-decorating-summit/) - Plastics Decorating Magazine and the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) will hold the 2023 Plastic Product Decorating Summit on September 28-29 at the Milwaukee Marriott West, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Drawing conference attendees from a wide range of market segments – OEMs, brand owners, molders, decorators, and those providing equipment and consumables – the Plastic Product Decorating Summit brings together - [PACK EXPO Las Vegas](https://uvebtech.com/event/pack-expo-las-vegas/) - Whether your next frontier is building a line or automating it, scaling up e-commerce, sustainability or refining your supply chain, you’ll find cutting-edge solutions for improving every aspect of production at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Come to see, hear, touch and discuss the solutions and innovations shaping the future of packaging and processing. Discover how they’ll - [ESPS 2024 Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/esps-2024-conference/) - The European Symposium of Photopolymer Science aims to bring together the brightest minds from both academia and industry to collectively present and discuss the more recent innovations in fundamental issues as well as industrial innovations. The meeting consists of seminars with topics addressing critical issues such as photochemistry, reaction kinetics, analytical methods, photoinitiator and monomer - [RadTech at University of Maryland Center for Research in Extreme Batteries Spring 2023 Meeting](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-at-university-of-maryland-center-for-research-in-extreme-batteries-spring-2023-meeting/) - As a collaborative research environment between U.S. government, academic and industry entities to conduct innovative computational and experimental research, the University of Maryland (UMD) Center for Research in Extreme Batteries (CREB) fosters and accelerates collaborative research in advanced battery materials and technologies and characterization techniques. RadTech, the UV/EB industry association, will participate in the next - [UV DAYS 2023](https://uvebtech.com/event/uv-days-2023/) - After the UV Days on Air in the Corona year 2021, we are very pleased to be able to hold our in-house exhibition in its eleventh edition from 04 to 06 July 2023 again on-site at our location in Nürtingen. We cordially invite you to participate and become part of the world's largest in-house exhibition - [UV In-House Exhibition Focuses on New Technology Campus](https://uvebtech.com/event/uv-in-house-exhibition-focuses-on-new-technology-campus/) - The world's largest in-house exhibition for UV, LED and excimer technology is going into the next round: from July 4 - 6, 2023, the headquarters of organizer and world market leader IST METZ, Nürtingen, Germany, will become the center of the printing industry for the 11th time. Visitors will be able to organize their own - [BIG IDEAS Webinar Series: Application of AI in the UV/EB Industry: Opportunities and Considerations](https://uvebtech.com/event/big-ideas-webinar-series-application-of-ai-in-the-uv-eb-industry-opportunities-and-considerations/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate the news, creating a frenzy of excitement and uncertainties for businesses and consumers alike. When you examine the potential of AI within our industry – chemistry and materials science, the good news is there is a clear path to the value it can provide in accelerating innovation and supporting - [BIG IDEAS Webinar Series: Surface Printed, Energy Cured Biodegradable Flexible Packaging - What’s Needed to Make This a Reality](https://uvebtech.com/event/big-ideas-webinar-series-surface-printed-energy-cured-biodegradable-flexible-packaging-whats-needed-to-make-this-a-reality/) - Over the past decade or so, a growing number of biodegradable polymers have gone from academic research studies to commercial applications. Commercial scale production of these resins is continuing to grow at a staggering rate. Flexible packaging is one of the target applications for these new materials and there are multiple development programs going on - [RadTech: What is the Perfect Paint Shop?](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-what-is-the-perfect-paint-shop/) - RadTech invites automotive paint industry thought-leaders to join them for an online town hall. The primary objective is to discuss the ideal paint shop, while specifically exploring the crucial role of UV/EB curable coatings. Undoubtedly, there is a consensus within the industry that paint shops have ample room for improvement. The significant energy consumption in - [IMI Inkjet Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/imi-inkjet-conference/) - The IMI Inkjet Conference 2023, the inkjet industry’s annual flagship strategic conference, will be May 18-19, 2023 at The Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Orlando, Florida. Trusted as a primary source of high value information by senior executives and commercial managers for 30+ years; the program addresses the most recent innovations, trends, and issues critical - [DELO Dispensing technology: Applying high-tech adhesives faster and more efficiently](https://uvebtech.com/event/delo-dispensing-technology-applying-high-tech-adhesives-faster-and-more-efficiently/) - DELO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives for the automotive, consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, is set to host another round of its industry webinar series TECH TALKS. This year’s series will cover both familiar and new, thought-provoking topics, ranging from basic education to insights into new bonding technologies. In manufacturing, there - [PHOTOPOLYMER WEEK 2023](https://uvebtech.com/event/photopolymer-week-2023/) - Photopolymerization Fundamentals brings together academic and industrial leaders in the photopolymerization field to address critical, fundamental questions related to photopolymerization. The presentations will be focused on presenting recent research and results from leaders in the photo polymerizations field. Each speaker will be asked to present their recent results and critical achievements that have resulted from - [Photopolymer Fundamentals](https://uvebtech.com/event/photopolymer-fundamentals/) - BRINGING TOGETHER ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRIAL LEADERS IN THE PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION FIELD TO ADDRESS CRITICAL, FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION The presentations will be focused on presenting recent research and results from leaders in the photo polymerizations field. Each speaker will be asked to present their recent results and critical achievements that have resulted from their research - [Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) Workshop developed by NIST](https://uvebtech.com/event/photopolymer-additive-manufacturing-alliance-pama-workshop-developed-by-nist/) - BRINGING TOGETHER ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRIAL LEADERS IN THE PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION FIELD TO ADDRESS CRITICAL, FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION The presentations will be focused on presenting recent research and results from leaders in the photo polymerizations field. Each speaker will be asked to present their recent results and critical achievements that have resulted from their research - [DELO Fast and easy contactless microdispensing with pneumatic jet valves](https://uvebtech.com/event/delo-fast-and-easy-contactless-microdispensing-with-pneumatic-jet-valves/) - DELO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives for the automotive, consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, is set to host another round of its industry webinar series TECH TALKS. This year’s series will cover both familiar and new, thought-provoking topics, ranging from basic education to insights into new bonding technologies. In manufacturing, there - [DELO Quicker bonding: This is how you reduce cycle times](https://uvebtech.com/event/delo-quicker-bonding-this-is-how-you-reduce-cycle-times/) - DELO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives for the automotive, consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, is set to host another round of its industry webinar series TECH TALKS. This year’s series will cover both familiar and new, thought-provoking topics, ranging from basic education to insights into new bonding technologies. In manufacturing, there - [DELO Screen and stencil printing: Dispense your adhesives up to 100 times faster](https://uvebtech.com/event/delo-screen-and-stencil-printing-dispense-your-adhesives-up-to-100-times-faster/) - DELO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives for the automotive, consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, is set to host another round of its industry webinar series TECH TALKS. This year’s series will cover both familiar and new, thought-provoking topics, ranging from basic education to insights into new bonding technologies. In manufacturing, there - [DELO How to reduce your costs and carbon emissions with adhesives](https://uvebtech.com/event/delo-how-to-reduce-your-costs-and-carbon-emissions-with-adhesives/) - DELO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives for the automotive, consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, is set to host another round of its industry webinar series TECH TALKS. This year’s series will cover both familiar and new, thought-provoking topics, ranging from basic education to insights into new bonding technologies. In manufacturing, there - [PAMA Webinar: Working Safely with Resin-based Additive Manufacturing Machines](https://uvebtech.com/event/pama-webinar-working-safely-with-resin-based-additive-manufacturing-machines/) - Register now for the next PAMA Webinar: Working Safely with Resin-based Additive Manufacturing Machines with Aleksandr B. Stefaniak, Respiratory Health Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), taking place January 24, 2023 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST. - [Printing United Expo](https://uvebtech.com/event/printing-united-expo/) - The excitement and energy were contagious! The equipment, captivating. The education, remarkable. And the hugs and conversations, everything this industry needed. There was a revitalization, an indescribable energy, and an eagerness to do business! And we don't know about you, but we CANNOT WAIT to see you all again next year. The entire printing industry - [AMUG 2023 Conference - Registration Is Open](https://uvebtech.com/event/amug-2023-conference-registration-is-open/) - The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announced that online registration is open for its 2023 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, March 19-23, 2023. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing technologies used for professional purposes. Mark Abshire, AMUG president said, - [PAMA Hardware Characterization Committee](https://uvebtech.com/event/pama-hardware-characterization-committee/) - [RadTech Fall Meeting 2022](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-fall-meeting-2022/) - Join us in Cincinnati for the 2022 RadTech Fall Meeting on September 28, 2022. We are planning exciting meetings and continuing new initiatives in our Sustainability, EHS, Transportation, and Printing & Packaging groups. - [Webinar with Jennifer Heathcote, VP Business Development, GEW (EC) Limited](https://uvebtech.com/event/webinar-with-jennifer-heathcote-vp-business-development-gew-ec-limited/) - The impact of global energy supply and demand, operating economics, and corporate sustainability initiatives on UV curing’s transition to LED. Jennifer Heathcote, VP Business Development, GEW (EC) Limited Jennifer Heathcote is a subject matter expert on mercury vapor and LED UV curing systems as well as their use across a broad range of printing, product decorating, - [Amplify Print 2022](https://uvebtech.com/event/amplify-print-2022/) - FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Reception during Amplify Print 2022 Minneapolis, Minnesota. - [INX to Discuss Sustainable Development Goal Strategies](https://uvebtech.com/event/inx-to-discuss-sustainable-development-goal-strategies/) - INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, has renewed its platinum sponsor commitment and will offer insight on the latest sustainability developments for packaging at the upcoming PRINT UV Conference. The event will take place March 16-18 at the Encore by Wynn Las Vegas Resort. Printers who plan to attend can save $100 by using promotion - [ECOWISE CHOICE Hosts Free Webinar](https://uvebtech.com/event/ecowise-choice-hosts-free-webinar/) - ECOWISE CHOICE will be hosting a free webinar, March 8th. Eileen Weber, Global Marketing Manager, business line Radcure, and Tejaswini Vaidya, Marketing Manager Asia, business line Liquid Resins & Additives, will talk about trends in packaging and inks coatings and they key sustainability requirements. They will also showcase the company's technologies and products. Register here: - [RadTech Asia 2022, Tsukuba International Congress Center](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-asia-2022-tsukuba-international-congress-center/) - For more information, visit http://web.apollon.nta.co.jp/radtechasia2022/index.html - [RadTech 2022: UV+EB Technology Conference](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-2022-uveb-technology-conference/) - For more information, visit www.radtech2022.com - [Amplify Print: The Print Finishing and Embellishment Event](https://uvebtech.com/event/amplify-print-the-print-finishing-and-embellishment-event/) - For more information, visit www.amplifyprint.org. - [RadTech General Member Meeting: RadTech 2022 Conference and Exhibition Kick-off and Preview](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-general-member-meeting-radtech-2022-conference-and-exhibition-kick-off-and-preview/) - For more information, visit www.radtech.org - [Fall Committee Meeting – Sustainability](https://uvebtech.com/event/fall-committee-meeting-sustainability/) - For more information, visit For more information, visit www.radtech.org - [Fall Committee Meeting – Young Professionals](https://uvebtech.com/event/fall-committee-meeting-young-professionals/) - For more information, visit www.radtech.org. - [RadTech Asia 2022](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-asia-2022/) - [RadTech Europe Conference & Exhibition](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-europe-conference-exhibition/) - [RTE Conference & Exhibition 2021](https://uvebtech.com/event/rte-conference-exhibition-2021/) - [RadTech Regulatory & Advocacy Update for UV+EB Users & Suppliers](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-regulatory-advocacy-update-for-uveb-users-suppliers/) - Speaker: Rita Loof, RadTech International North America - [Label Congress 2021](https://uvebtech.com/event/label-congress-2021-2/) - [2021 Business Webinar Series and AIMCAL Awards Presentation](https://uvebtech.com/event/2021-business-webinar-series-and-aimcal-awards-presentation-2/) - Managing Through Change - [2021 Business Webinar Series and AIMCAL Awards Presentation](https://uvebtech.com/event/2021-business-webinar-series-and-aimcal-awards-presentation/) - Market and M&A Overview - [RadTech Fall Meeting 2021](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-fall-meeting-2021/) - [Label Congress 2021](https://uvebtech.com/event/label-congress-2021/) - [Labelexpo Americas](https://uvebtech.com/event/labelexpo-americas/) - [European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences](https://uvebtech.com/event/european-symposium-of-photopolymer-sciences/) - [TAGA Presents](https://uvebtech.com/event/taga-presents/) - TAGA Presents features top industry thinkers giving you insights into technology breakthroughs and impacts in printing, graphic communications, and related fields. Our March event examines developments in sustainable packaging, color matching across processes, mining big data from MIS solutions, and the state of printed electronics. This event is free for everyone. - [Application deadline for RadLaunch 2021](https://uvebtech.com/event/application-deadline-for-radlaunch-2021/) - [Labelexpo Americas 2021](https://uvebtech.com/event/labelexpo-americas-2021/) - TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION Whether you’re choosing machinery or materials, it is vital you feel confident about your decisions. The best way to do this is to see all the options together in one place. Come to Labelexpo Americas 2021 and hear the noise of the machinery in operation, feel the texture of the substrates and - [How Additive Manufacturing Materials are Enabling Breakthroughs in a Quickly Evolving BioMedical Environment](https://uvebtech.com/event/how-additive-manufacturing-materials-are-enabling-breakthroughs-in-a-quickly-evolving-biomedical-environment/) - Speaker: Jason Rolland, SVP, Carbon Moderator: Aniruddh Khanna, Applied Materials The global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is exposing vulnerabilities related to supply chains and what can happen when supply chains are not adaptable. Countries and companies are now increasingly focused on modernizing supply chains to promote versatility and adaptability, and to enable distributed - [Cancelled: PackExpo International 2020](https://uvebtech.com/event/packexpo-international-2020/) - [PACK EXPO Connects 2020](https://uvebtech.com/event/pack-expo-connects-2020/) - Produced by PMMI Media Group, PACK EXPO Connects is a virtual event like no other. Live chats, live product demos and enhanced lead generation are just a few of many items offered to maximize opportunities for industry connections. Connect with new and current customers during the year’s most exciting week for packaging – the launch of PACK - [PRINTING United Digital Experience](https://uvebtech.com/event/printing-united-digital-experience/) - The multifaceted online experience spans 14 action-packed days of carefully curated keynotes, educational programming, and worldwide product launches and demonstrations being offered at no charge to attendees, as the industry moves toward recovery in 2021. Segment-based content sessions that focus on apparel, digital textile, industrial, graphics/wide-format, commercial, packaging, and mailing and fulfillment have already garnered - [Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing: Roadmapping a Future for Stereolithography, Inkjet, and Beyond - Workshop Follow Up](https://uvebtech.com/event/photopolymer-additive-manufacturing-roadmapping-a-future-for-stereolithography-inkjet-and-beyond-workshop-follow-up/) - Proposed Agenda Introductions - Dr. Michael Idacavage, Radical Curing, LLC - Dr. Dianne Poster, NIST Workshop Summary - Dr. Callie Higgins, NIST - Dr. Jason Killgore, NIST Industry Updates - Dr. Neil Cramer, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions - Dr. Tom McKeag, Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry - Max Zieringer, Formlabs - Additional speakers announced soon! Q&A - [AIMCAL R2R Conference USA and SPE FlexPackCon 2020](https://uvebtech.com/event/aimcal-r2r-conference-usa-and-spe-flexpackcon-2020/) - [TLMI Annual Meeting 2020](https://uvebtech.com/event/tlmi-annual-meeting-2020/) - [Enabling Energy Curable Adhesion Through Polymer Design](https://uvebtech.com/event/enabling-energy-curable-adhesion-through-polymer-design/) - Dr. William Miles, Penn Color, Inc. Energy curable systems are outstanding options for many different applications, but have limits because of difficulty achieving adhesion on low energy substrates. 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Going hand and hand with the challenges - [Effects of Structure and Composition on Mechanical Properties of UV Systems](https://uvebtech.com/event/effects-of-structure-and-composition-on-mechanical-properties-of-uv-systems/) - Dr. Paul Share, Advanced Materials Design The formulation of UV curable compositions for 3D printing requires the simultaneous optimization of opposing properties. Increases in cure speed, desirable for manufacturing throughput, can lead to brittleness, curling, and storage instability. Increases in tensile strength and impact resistance, desirable for structural components, can lead to poor flexibility and - [Label & Flexible Packaging & Film Expo](https://uvebtech.com/event/label-flexible-packaging-film-expo/) - [ANTEC® 2020: The Virtual Edition](https://uvebtech.com/event/antec-2020-the-virtual-edition/) - Announcing ANTEC® 2020: The Virtual Edition. ANTEC® is the premier knowledge-sharing and networking event for the plastics industry. So even though corporate travel bans and social-distancing requirements have made the networking part of ANTEC® impossible, the knowledge-sharing will go on! Please see the FAQs for more information. - [Radtech 2020](https://uvebtech.com/event/radtech-2020/) - RadTech announces its 17th biennial conference and exhibition dedicated to UV/EB technology, set to take place March 8-11, 2020, at Disney Coronado Springs in Orlando, Florida. With more than 100 presentations, the latest innovations in UV LEDs, 3D printing materials, printing and packaging, coatings, formulations and more will be featured. The event also offers academic educational - [Beyond Coating and Cure – the Fine Points of Applying UV Curable Materials in Your Manufacturing Process](https://uvebtech.com/event/beyond-coating-and-cure-the-fine-points-of-applying-uv-curable-materials-in-your-manufacturing-process/) - Presented by Mike Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical; Wilson Lee, Enercon Industries; Brett Maiorano, Atlas Copco Webinar Overview: Pairing a good formulation with the right curing system is only part of the equation when developing a sound UV+EB application process. This webinar is designed to systematically address some of those other concerns with presentations from three industry - [UV LED for Wide Web, Flexible Packaging](https://uvebtech.com/event/uv-led-for-wide-web-flexible-packaging/) - What every flexible packaging converter should know about UV LED technology and how it will impact the flexible packaging market and your business. Presented by Jennifer Heathcote, Eminence UV, and Joe Spinnato, Ashland Target Audience: Mid and Wide web flexible packaging converters. Those looking for an introduction to UV LED technology (systems, coatings, adhesives) and - [UV LED in Narrow Web](https://uvebtech.com/event/uv-led-in-narrow-web/) - Why label converters should be actively engaged in process development and implementing UV LED solutions today Presented by Jennifer Heathcote, Eminence UV, and Jake Staples, Ashland Target Audience: Narrow web label converters. 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