By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology When performing automotive collision repair on auto bodies, it is important to perform certain steps during the pre-paint phase of the repair. One of the most important first steps is to apply an epoxy base layer to the metal area under repair to restore its corrosion resistance to OEM specs and to promote adhesion of subsequent layers … [Read more...] about Auto Collision Repair with UV-Curable Products and UV LED Area Lights
Market Outlook
Plastics Market Outlook: Conflicting Calls to Action
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology Despite a public and legislative outcry against plastics, the market outlook is strong for plastic film, flexible plastic and rigid plastic applications. Led by increasing use in construction, automotive and electronics, “the global plastics market size was valued at USD 522.66 billion in 2017. It is poised to expand at a … [Read more...] about Plastics Market Outlook: Conflicting Calls to Action
Market Outlook: The Future of 3D Printing
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology Additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – is a rapidly growing technology with applications across a wide variety of markets. From prototyping and tooling to small-scale production and the potential for high-volume manufacturing, the process is only limited by the ability of materials and equipment developers to keep up with … [Read more...] about Market Outlook: The Future of 3D Printing
Supply Chain Issues Have Disruptive Influence on Curing Industry
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor UV+EB Technology Editor’s Note: Material concerns have been a hot topic within the energy curing community. By addressing the pain points, this article serves as a reference – and perhaps as inspiration – to begin the conversations regarding other options for the market. A variety of factors have come together to bog down the efficient … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Issues Have Disruptive Influence on Curing Industry