By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology Gold Leaf Print & Packaging is a premier cannabis printing company located in Pelham, Alabama, that specializes in creating custom collateral, packaging and branding. With the ability to embellish packaging with digital foil and varnish (eliminating the need for custom dies), Gold Leaf can save its customers money and … [Read more...] about Shining a Light on UV-Cured Decoration Capabilities
2020 Issue 3
Reactive Diluents to Overcome Challenges in UV-Curable Inkjet Inks and Coatings Applications
By Nikolas Kaprinidis, Simon Werrel, Elmar Kessenich and Giovanni D’Andola, BASF Abstract Solving the challenges facing UV-/EB-curable applications – such as regulatory pressure for favorable toxicological profiles and enhanced technical performances of UV-curable formulations – are addressed herein by oxazolidinone-based reactive diluent structures. Compared to traditional … [Read more...] about Reactive Diluents to Overcome Challenges in UV-Curable Inkjet Inks and Coatings Applications
SGP and Sustainability Movement Remain Strong During Challenging Year
By Doreen Monteleone, director of sustainability and EHS initiatives, RadTech International North America The year 2020 will go down as one of the most turbulent and unpredictable in recent history. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the global economy and challenged businesses – from business continuity to employee protection. The various printing processes have many … [Read more...] about SGP and Sustainability Movement Remain Strong During Challenging Year
27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards
UV+EB Technology The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) recognized UV-curing decorative applications in print and packaging over nine categories during its 27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition. In a departure from the typical awards presentation that would have occurred during an in-person conference event, the FSEA released a video awards presentation to … [Read more...] about 27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards
Novel Light Stabilizer Enhances the UV-Filtering Ability of Waterborne UVCurable Coatings without Sacrifice on Curing Speed
By Yung-Chi Yang, Pei-Yun Lee and Dr. Yao-Hsing Huang, Specialty Chemical Business Unit, Everlight Chemical Industrial Corp. Abstract Waterborne UV-curable coatings have been developed to replace conventional UV-curable coatings to lower volatile organic compound (VOC) content. Due to fast drying and short processing time, UV-curable coatings are widely used in various … [Read more...] about Novel Light Stabilizer Enhances the UV-Filtering Ability of Waterborne UVCurable Coatings without Sacrifice on Curing Speed