By Dr. Ahmet Nebioglu and James Aerykssen, Dymax Corporation Abstract A new generation of UV-curable cellulose ester additives and binders provides improved surface hardness and solvent resistance in hard coating and ink applications. UV-curable cellulose ester additives do not disturb clarity; therefore, they are excellent additives for clear, very low haze coatings and … [Read more...] about Next Generation of UV-Curable Cellulose Esters
2015 Issue 3
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 image durability … [Read more...] about UV-Inkjet Printing on Food Packaging: State of the Art and Outlook
UV Q&A: What is a ‘Cure Ladder’ and How is it Used in UV Curing?
by R.W. Stowe, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC A cure ladder is the fundamental laboratory tool for the design or analysis of a UV-curing system. It is used to optimize the design of a UV system, ranging from the selection and specification of the UV source to the optimization of a UV-curable formulation – ink, coating, paint or adhesive. Determining the range of proper … [Read more...] about UV Q&A: What is a ‘Cure Ladder’ and How is it Used in UV Curing?