By Dr. David Walker The printshop has been an institution of the additive manufacturing (AM) community since the early ‘90s. Initially, these were small, family-owned prototyping shops that utilized high-end industrial 3D printers to fabricate one-off parts for product designers. But over time, these prototyping shops began to evolve into small-scale manufacturing facilities … [Read more...] about Return of the Desktop Printers
2022 Quarter 3
LED Boosters to Improve Surface Cure by LED for Litho or Flexo Applications
By Tong Wang, Ph.D., allnex USA Inc.; Steven Cappelle, Ph.D., allnex Belgium; and Paul Gevaert, Ph.D., allnex Belgium Poor surface cure due to oxygen inhibition presents a consistent challenge in LED curing. Amine synergists can provide abstractable hydrogen to mitigate oxygen inhibition and improve surface cure. Three amino acrylates are evaluated as LED boosters to improve … [Read more...] about LED Boosters to Improve Surface Cure by LED for Litho or Flexo Applications
What Does Sustainability Mean?
By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech Sustainability – a word often used in all sectors from finance to retail and everything in between. While sustainability is extremely important, the meaning is not always clear and can be interpreted differently depending on who you talk to. Recently, there have been two panels on sustainability within the energy curable … [Read more...] about What Does Sustainability Mean?
Inaugural Amplify Event Inspires Print Finishing and Embellishment Industry
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology The inaugural Amplify event took place June 14-16, 2022, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the heartland of America’s print industry. This first-of-its-kind, in-person gathering and innovative technology showcase for all involved in the print finishing and embellishment value chain – from … [Read more...] about Inaugural Amplify Event Inspires Print Finishing and Embellishment Industry
Electrons In, Electrons Out: Electron Beam for Battery Production
By Zhijia Du, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC It is no secret batteries have become intrinsic to everyday life. Batteries have made mobile technology possible – from the flashlight to the Walkman to the cell phone – and, in turn, technology has demanded battery development keep pace. As batteries become more compact, powerful … [Read more...] about Electrons In, Electrons Out: Electron Beam for Battery Production