UV+EB Technology

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 and NASA to develop nanocoining...

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 and humbled to lead...

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 practices to the field...

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 have large viscosities, making handling...

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 safety of battery cells. UV-curable...

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 next-generation, single-component, UV monocoat provides...

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 in decreased permeability and enhanced...

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 premier event experience returns with...

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 a 7% increase compared to...

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, subject to customary closing conditions. Servicom...