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UV+EB Technology

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LED Curing

Photoinitiator Selection for LED-Cured Coatings

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By Michael Wyrostek, director of sales and marketing, and Matthew Salvi, Hampford Research Background LED sources are rapidly gaining in popularity in the UV-cured coatings market as they offer reduced cost, longer life and environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional lamps. Transitioning to UV LED, however, often requires more than just a simple equipment change. … [Read more...] about Photoinitiator Selection for LED-Cured Coatings

Molded UV Glass Optics Can Improve UV LED Irradiance Uniformity for Curing Applications

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By Brian Jasenak, Adam Willsey, James Forish, Kopp Glass The industrial curing market is rapidly evolving with the introduction of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV LEDs). They offer many benefits in certain applications compared to mercury vapor and other similar UV light sources, including lower maintenance costs, greater reliability, low heat, increased power control … [Read more...] about Molded UV Glass Optics Can Improve UV LED Irradiance Uniformity for Curing Applications