Editor’s note: Part 1 of this column appeared in the Q3 2025 issue of UV+EB Technology and stressed the importance of using a measurement instrument optimized for the source. Many companies already have a radiometer for broadband (mercury) sources. In most cases, this is not the right tool for measuring UV LEDs. Only you can decide if the values on your broadband radiometer … [Read more...] about UV LED Measurement, Part 2: How Good is Good Enough?
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UV LED Measurement, Part 1: How Good is Good Enough?
Which camp are you in when it comes to home repairs or projects – “Do It Yourself-DIY” or “Call the Guy”? I always try to be camp DIY. I learned by helping my grandfather when I was young as his number one ‘gopher’ (Go for this, Go for that.). One of the first lessons he taught me was to have the right tools so the job is done correctly. His lesson still resonates today with … [Read more...] about UV LED Measurement, Part 1: How Good is Good Enough?
Scotty, We Need More Power!
In the original Star Trek television series, Captain Kirk often avoided disaster with the simple command: “Scotty, we need more power!” Star Trek is science fiction (emphasis on fiction), with the original television version set in the 23rd century. Episode after episode, the electrical circuits on the U.S.S. Enterprise managed rapid, large, sustained power surges and spikes to … [Read more...] about Scotty, We Need More Power!
Honey, Anything Interesting Happen at Work?
For better or worse, all days are interesting when it comes to UV applications and process control. We still enjoy the questions, learning and plethora of unknowns associated with a customer visit, training session, email or phone call. There are some interactions that fall into the “if we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane” category (Credit to Changes in Latitudes, Changes … [Read more...] about Honey, Anything Interesting Happen at Work?
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