by Stephen C. Lapin, Ph.D., Industry Consultant, SCLapin Consulting LLC Question: How does electron beam curing fit with digital printing technology? Answer: When most people think about electron beam (EB) curing for printing and packaging, they think about wide- and mid-web high-speed printing of folding cartons and flexible packaging. EB certainly is well established in … [Read more...] about Q&A: EB Curing and Digital Printing Technology
2016 Issue 3
Electron Beam Cross-Linking of Polyolefin Films for Various Packaging Applications
By Im Rangwalla, market development manager, Energy Sciences Inc. Abstract Radiation cross-linking comprised of gamma rays from a Co60 source and even high-energy electron cross-linking from > 1 MeV accelerators have been commercial since 1960s. These applications were mostly for the wire and cable industry, rubber tires and some high-barrier shrink film applications for … [Read more...] about Electron Beam Cross-Linking of Polyolefin Films for Various Packaging Applications
RadTech 2016 UV/EB Technology Conference and Exhibition
With attendance up five percent over the 2014 event, RadTech 2016 has been deemed a success. More than 80 exhibitors and 1,400 attendees gathered in Chicago for three days in May to discuss the latest innovations in the ultraviolet and electron beam industries, while also celebrating a number of award honorees. Panels addressed food packaging, 3D printing, … [Read more...] about RadTech 2016 UV/EB Technology Conference and Exhibition
Regulatory News
Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Becomes Law The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act overhauls the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Lautenberg Act makes many significant changes to TSCA, including the following: Requiring the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to evaluate chemicals (both new and existing) to … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
Q&A: Whats in a Word? Notes on the RadTech UV Glossary
by R.W. Stowe, Director of Applications Engineering, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC In the English language, it's quite common for one word to mean any of several different things. Often, if it weren't for context, it might be difficult to figure out what actually was meant. However, when it comes to science and engineering, more precision is demanded. For example, what … [Read more...] about Q&A: Whats in a Word? Notes on the RadTech UV Glossary