Many definitions for the word “print” include “impress” or “impression.” While the artistic side of UV printing has always amazed me, I am more impressed with functional products, such as sensors and printed electronics that can be manufactured with UV printing. If the title to Shania Twain’s song “That Don’t Impress Me Much” still comes to mind when you think of UV printing, … [Read more...] about Impress Me
2021 Issue 3
Regulatory News: 2021 Quarter 3
US EPA Plans to Renew Debate on PPE Use The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to reconsider the previous administration’s assumptions on a worker’s use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when conducting Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) chemical safety evaluations. EPA assumed workers will follow workplace safety mandates to wear PPE when gauging chemical … [Read more...] about Regulatory News: 2021 Quarter 3
FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Celebrate UV Curing
UV+EB Technology The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) recognized UV-curing decorative applications in print and packaging over nine categories during its 28th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition. The FSEA Gold Leaf Awards program has grown as entries are submitted from around the world by print finishers and binders that want to compete against the best in … [Read more...] about FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Celebrate UV Curing
Energy Density Matters…and This is Why
By Mike Higgins, director of sales – Americas, Phoseon Technology Now that UV LED has been established as a viable alternative to traditional curing methods, more converters are researching ways to benefit from this emerging technology. A quick Google search will reveal a ton of information regarding peak irradiance of curing systems. In flexographic printing, peak … [Read more...] about Energy Density Matters…and This is Why
Novel Approaches to Improve Scratch and Abrasion Resistance in UV Coatings
By Bob Lin, Marco Heuer, Roger Reinartz, Aline Skotarczak and Maria Nargiello, Evonik Corporation As UV coatings are applied to a broader range of substrates, the demand for scratch and abrasion resistance continues to grow. This is especially true with thin film applications over flexible, semi-porous or hard substrates with varying types of gloss or haptic properties. Damage … [Read more...] about Novel Approaches to Improve Scratch and Abrasion Resistance in UV Coatings