Editor’s Note: Dick Stowe has retired as a column writer for UV+EB Technology. His guidance and wisdom in the last four years have been invaluable, and we will miss his contributions. In 2019, Jim Raymont of EIT will become the new UV column writer, and we are excited to have him on board! A.Ever since the first issue of UV+EB Technology in 2015, R.W. (Dick) Stowe has … [Read more...] about Q. How can readers of UV+EB Technology continue to benefit from the information in Dick Stowe’s UV Curing Technology column?
2018 Issue 4
Q. What are the basic regulatory and safety standards for the installation of a low-energy electron beam for commercial use?
A.The adoption of low-energy electron beam (EB) technology can be a significant step forward for any company regarding manufacturing capabilities, the lowering of overall energy costs and the promotion of environmental sustainability. Two electron beam system installation aspects that should be addressed and planned for early in the acquisition process relate to registration … [Read more...] about Q. What are the basic regulatory and safety standards for the installation of a low-energy electron beam for commercial use?
Researchers develop photoinitiators based on colloidal quantum materials
A team led by Uri Banin, Institute of Chemistry chair at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has been working to develop photoinitiators based on colloidal quantum materials. The research, which was among those selected as tech accelerator winners for RadLaunch 2018, fills a previously unmet need for efficient, water-soluble photoinitiators for coatings, 2D or 3D printing and the … [Read more...] about Researchers develop photoinitiators based on colloidal quantum materials
Using UV-Curable Polymers to Create Optics
By Sam Garton and Neil Cramer, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions; Victor Piñón III and Ana B. Baca, Sandia National Laboratories; Freddie Santiago, Naval Research Laboratory; and Anthony Coltson, US Food and Drug Administration Abstract Glass and polymer optics are used extensively in a variety of applications. Some uses for optics include medical disposables, bar-code … [Read more...] about Using UV-Curable Polymers to Create Optics
Electron Beam Patterning for High-Resolution Full-Color OLED Displays
By Elisabeth Bodenstein and Uwe Vogel Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP, Dresden, Germany Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) microdisplays are increasingly establishing themselves in consumer-ready wearables and data glasses. In order to meet the requirements for higher efficiency, higher contrast and higher resolutions in … [Read more...] about Electron Beam Patterning for High-Resolution Full-Color OLED Displays