By Tim Rummel, technical mgr.-North and Central America, Wacker Chemical Corp. The linerless revolution for labels is inevitable, though it will come slowly. In case they are unfamiliar, linerless labels are ones where there is no paper or film release liner to protect the adhesive, just a label that can release from the image side with the usual adhesive on the other side. … [Read more...] about Comparison of UV-Curable and Thermal Silicone Coatings for New Linerless-Label Applications
Inks & Coatings
3D-Printing Phantoms: Medical Anatomical Models Benefit from UV-Curable Coatings
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Advances in technology seem to be benefiting every human endeavor. In healthcare, innovations in additive manufacturing and material engineering are yielding valuable, demonstrable improvements that facilitate better medical training, better medical procedure pre-planning and better medical device design. A university research team in … [Read more...] about 3D-Printing Phantoms: Medical Anatomical Models Benefit from UV-Curable Coatings
Improving Manufacture Efficiency with Water-Based UV-Curable Polyurethanes in Wood Coatings
By Bob Wade and Mike Jeffries, Covestro High-performance UV-curable coatings have been used in the manufacture of flooring, furniture and cabinets for many years. For most of this time, 100% solids and solvent-based UV-curable coatings have been the dominant technology in this market, but in recent years, water-based UV-curable coatings have become a growing technology. … [Read more...] about Improving Manufacture Efficiency with Water-Based UV-Curable Polyurethanes in Wood Coatings
PFA-Free Sharpie® Marker and Stain Resistance for UV-Cured Wood Floor Coatings
By Nick Penrose, BYK USA, Inc. Regulations on PFAs (Perfluoro alkoxy alkanes) have become restricted in recent years due to their persistent, bio-accumulative and widespread nature. As more is discovered about PFAs there are links to higher cholesterol, weaker immune systems and liver damage, along with widespread contamination through the water supply across the US. This … [Read more...] about PFA-Free Sharpie® Marker and Stain Resistance for UV-Cured Wood Floor Coatings
Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 1
By Tahereh Hayeri (Neda), Coating Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University Editor’s Note: Coatings for plastic substrates are subject to challenges that can result in reduced gloss appearance and weak adhesion, among other issues. Researchers at Eastern Michigan University developed UV-curable Organic-Inorganic Hybrid (OIH) coatings that are said to offer superior … [Read more...] about Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 1