By Mike J. Idacavage, PhD, Technical Marketing Adviser, and John Arnold, PhD, Director of Research and Development, Miltec UV Introduction Many commercial sheet-fed litho printing presses that are used to print on flat steel sheets for the can industry, or on paper or plastic sheets, utilize traditional UV arc lamps that are cooled by a combination of water and air to help … [Read more...] about UV Source and Chemistry Options for Metal Can Coating
Print & Packaging
Lumii Sparks Evolution of Printing Technology
By Nancy Cates, contributing editor UV+EB Technology Lumii, a 3-going-on-20-year-old company based in Boston, Massachusetts, was named as one of the winners of RadTech’s Emerging Technology Award this year for bringing evolutionary innovation to the traditional technology of the printing press. Lumii is the brainchild of Matthew Hirsch, who serves as chief technical … [Read more...] about Lumii Sparks Evolution of Printing Technology
The Soft Touch: Haptics Enhance Print and Packaging
By Chris Davis, IST America, and Volker Selg, IST Metz Q: Haptics and sensory effects have gained popularity. Why? Sensory experiences are very prevalent in how we interact – even more so on items that we buy. Explained in another way, sensory inputs influence our purchasing decisions. The combination of what we see, smell, hear and feel creates emotions. Consumers often … [Read more...] about The Soft Touch: Haptics Enhance Print and Packaging
Energy-Curable Flexo Special Effects Coatings for Packaging: An Application Guide
by Helen Rallis, field product manager - Coatings, Sun Chemical In many ways, consumers are changing their shopping experience. Online shopping and the use of smartphones have made it easier to obtain products with a simple touch of a button. However, while this is true for many retail purchases, people still frequent grocery stores, and studies show this behavior won't change … [Read more...] about Energy-Curable Flexo Special Effects Coatings for Packaging: An Application Guide
Redesign of Energy-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions for Inkjet Applications
By Jo Ann Arceneaux, Ph.D., allnex USA, Inc.; Michel Tielemans, allnex Belgium; Kevin Poelmans, allnex Belgium; Laurence Boutreau, allnex Belgium Energy-curable polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are a fairly recent development. Their inherently low viscosity and combination of hardness and flexibility make them especially suitable for sprayable wood coatings. Other industrial … [Read more...] about Redesign of Energy-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions for Inkjet Applications