By Nick Talken, senior chemist, Molecule Corp., and Paul Snowwhite, CEO, Applied Molecules Background Ultraviolet- and electron beam-curable resins are rapidly becoming more commonplace in many existing and emerging industries. When exposed to UV or EB, these resins undergo rapid polymerization, from liquid to solid in seconds or milliseconds. Traditionally, UV/EB materials … [Read more...] about An Environmental Approach to UV/EB Resin Disposal
2017 Issue 4
Association News
Selected Highlights from RadTech 2018 Fall Committee Meetings After the RadTech Printing and Packaging Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, RadTech members met on October 25 to discuss the development of initiatives to advance UV/EB technology, including the following: Surfaces In recognition of the rapidly expanding development of new substrates (see, for example, … [Read more...] about Association News
Ink Migration and Food Safety Take Center Stage at Inaugural RadTech Packaging Conference
By Richard Romano, What They Think One of the hottest topics these days is packaging, and to take an in-depth look at the technical requirements of packaging, RadTech International North America (RadTech) held its inaugural UV+EB Packaging Conference on October 24 in Philadelphia. Attracting a broad mix of packaging printers and converters, would-be converters, and brand … [Read more...] about Ink Migration and Food Safety Take Center Stage at Inaugural RadTech Packaging Conference
Non-Reciprocity of Exposure of UV-Curable Materials and the Implications for System Design
By R. W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC Abstract Using exposure data of various (mostly commercial) coatings, inks and paints, this study demonstrates that differences in irradiance profile will result in different material behavior (properties) and, consequently, exposure requirements. Using various quantifiable performance … [Read more...] about Non-Reciprocity of Exposure of UV-Curable Materials and the Implications for System Design
Photopolymerization Fundamentals Event Convenes in Colorado
By Darryl Boyd, US Naval Research Laboratory, and Mike Idacavage, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions The Photopolymerization Fundamentals Meeting convened September 17 through 20 in scenic Boulder, Colorado, at the elegant St. Julien Hotel & Spa. The biennial occasion once again began with a series of Short Courses that were taught by leaders from various focus areas … [Read more...] about Photopolymerization Fundamentals Event Convenes in Colorado