By John Hobson, R&D chemist, INX International The packaging industry has undergone significant technological evolution in recent decades, driven by demands for efficiency, sustainability and visual appeal. Among these innovations, UV-curable inks have emerged as a transformative solution. In the realm of two-piece can manufacturing, commonly used for beverage containers, … [Read more...] about UV-Curable Two-Piece Can Printing Inks: Composition, Application and Industry Insights
Print & Packaging
Giant Print of Iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring Created with Aid of UV-Curable Inks
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology Girl with a Pearl Earring, the painting made by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer in 1665, is a treasured artwork in the possession of the Mauritshuis Museum, The Hague, Netherlands. The painting, while known the world over, remains a mystery in many respects, even hundreds of years after its creation. In one of the Mauritshuis Museum’s … [Read more...] about Giant Print of Iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring Created with Aid of UV-Curable Inks
Book Publishing Alive and Well with Help from UV and UV LED
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology UV and, increasingly, UV LED play a role in book publishing, in the industry’s printed book sector. Like some other industries affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, print book publishing saw a rise in unit sales when people worldwide retreated from public life and subsequently ramped up their discretionary spending. Post-pandemic, … [Read more...] about Book Publishing Alive and Well with Help from UV and UV LED
Sustainability in Packaging: Inks for Food Packaging
By Carla Brown, Manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. A note from RadTech: The RadTech Sustainability Committee is embarking on our group’s sustainability journey, and we thank Carla Brown, manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co., for sharing her work in a … [Read more...] about Sustainability in Packaging: Inks for Food Packaging
Sustainability in Packaging: Biorenewable and Biodegradable
By Carla Brown, Manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. A note from RadTech: The RadTech Sustainability Committee is embarking on our group’s sustainability journey, and we thank Carla Brown, manager, Corporate Communications – Circular Economy Specialist, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co., for sharing her work in a … [Read more...] about Sustainability in Packaging: Biorenewable and Biodegradable