Microfabrication of Riblets for Drag Reduction - Additional information By H. Bilinsky, CEO MicroTau Pty Ltd. « Return to full story … [Read more...] about Microfabrication of Riblets for Drag Reduction – Additional information
2017 Issue 2
Microfabrication of Riblets for Drag Reduction: A Novel UV Approach Utilizing Photolithographic Methods
By H. Bilinsky, CEO, MicroTau Pty Ltd. I. Introduction Although drag-reducing riblet microstructures have been researched for over two decades and reliably demonstrate up to 10 percent reduction in skin friction1 attempts to apply them to aircraft as a fuel consumption reduction measure have not yet been fully successful. An economically viable implementation has so far been … [Read more...] about Microfabrication of Riblets for Drag Reduction: A Novel UV Approach Utilizing Photolithographic Methods
Regulatory News
EHS Committee Update The RadTech Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Committee, led by chairman Michael Gould of RAHN, met in San Francisco, California, on March 2. Rita Loof gave an update of activities in the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). She is helping to represent RadTech member interests in several areas with SCAQMD and has just been approved for … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
uv.eb WEST 2017 Celebrates Record Attendance
With several standing-room-only conference presentations on 3D printing materials, UV LED, UV technology for touch displays, food packaging, disinfection and UV inkjet, uv.eb WEST 2017 Materials + Manufacturing Summit was a definite success. Held February 27 through March 1 at the Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport Waterfront in San Francisco, California, the event marks the … [Read more...] about uv.eb WEST 2017 Celebrates Record Attendance
Q&A: Which is more important irradiance or exposure?
By R.W. Stowe, UV Applications Engineering Consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC They are both important, but the relative effectiveness depends on the physical chemistry of an ink, coating, adhesive or paint - as well as on the optical thickness of the UV-curable material and the properties required of the end application. A higher flux rate, or irradiance, intitiates … [Read more...] about Q&A: Which is more important irradiance or exposure?