By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology UV disinfection is in the spotlight as the world continues to grapple with effective mitigation of the spread of COVID-19. A search for the word “disinfection” on Amazon brings up several pages of UV light sanitizers, UVC cleaners, UV disinfection boxes and portable UV lamps… Whether these products are effective or are … [Read more...] about UV Curing in the Medical Market in the Age of COVID-19
2020 Issue 4
Photopolymerization of Methylene Malonates
By J. Taylor Goodrich, Alexander Y. Polykarpov and Anushree Deshpande, Sirrus, Inc. Introduction It could be said that the modern era of commercial photopolymerization began in 1964 with the installation of the first electron beam cure unit at Boise Cascade for wood finishing. Fifty-five years later, the field of photopolymerization continues to expand: A simple search on … [Read more...] about Photopolymerization of Methylene Malonates
Myerson Emerges as Leader in UV-Cured Dental Technology
By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Myerson LLC, founded in 1917, is a manufacturer of high-quality, aesthetically appealing denture teeth. The company specializes in the removable prosthetics market: in addition to denture teeth, it offers materials and equipment for fabricating flexible partial dentures and sleep … [Read more...] about Myerson Emerges as Leader in UV-Cured Dental Technology
EB in 3D?
Any discussion of 3D processing these days almost immediately turns to additive manufacturing – in which electron beam does indeed have a role1,2 – but outside the scope of 3D printing lie plenty of challenges for UV and EB in this 3D world. In contrast to thermal processing, users of UV/EB must be cognizant of how a curve or an angle or any similar complexity will affect the … [Read more...] about EB in 3D?
UV Process Control: Can We Give It Two Thumbs Up?
Been watching a little more TV than usual recently? When channel surfing, do you have some favorite movies that you will watch even if you have seen them a dozen or more times before? Do you know some of the lines better than the characters? The column this quarter looks at movie quotes that could be used to start a guidebook on UV measurement and process control. 1. “You … [Read more...] about UV Process Control: Can We Give It Two Thumbs Up?