By Jennifer Heathcote, Eminence UV The list of viable UV LED applications continues to grow – as does the number of system suppliers, formulators and OEM machine builders supporting those applications. This ongoing increase in activity bodes well for the general market direction of UV LED technology. As a result, those who aren’t already investigating its suitability for their … [Read more...] about State of UV LED Curing Applications
2019 Issue 1
IST Metz Paper Guitar Hits the High Notes
By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology A supplier of LED and conventional UV curing systems, IST Metz, a group of companies with head offices in Nürtingen, Germany, was founded more than 40 years ago. In 2002, IST Metz started UV Days, the first international event to focus on UV printing, where the company demonstrates its latest UV curing technologies for … [Read more...] about IST Metz Paper Guitar Hits the High Notes
BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference
This event focuses on the BIG IDEAS in the global space for UV+EB technology and will include 3D printing, additive manufacturing, UV LED, printing, automotive, data-driven materials and more. The BIG IDEAS conference offers the industry a forum to discuss the future of UV and EB technologies while learning more about the applications and science that will enable developments … [Read more...] about BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference
POSS Coating Additives: Epoxy and Acrylic Tool Kits
By Joseph D. Lichtenhan, Hybrid Plastics Inc. Abstract Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS®) additives provide a simple-to-use chemical tool kit that requires only small loading levels to improve traditional formulations. At 1.5 to 3.0 nm in diameter, POSS cages provide a tremendous amount of surface area and volume control when incorporated into formulations. These … [Read more...] about POSS Coating Additives: Epoxy and Acrylic Tool Kits
New UV-Curable Polyurethane Dispersion for Fast Flash-Off and Good Physical Drying
By Youngsam Kim and Sungseo Cho, Miwon Specialty Chemical; and Rami Awad, Miwon Austria Abstract As environmental issues are becoming an industry-wide topic, the interest in water-based systems continues to rise globally. In addition to providing eco-friendly and nonflammable advantages, such systems also can be used in applications such as wood flooring, furniture, PVC … [Read more...] about New UV-Curable Polyurethane Dispersion for Fast Flash-Off and Good Physical Drying