UV+EB Technology The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) recognized UV-curing decorative applications in print and packaging over nine categories during its 28th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition. The FSEA Gold Leaf Awards program has grown as entries are submitted from around the world by print finishers and binders that want to compete against the best in … [Read more...] about FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Celebrate UV Curing
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Energy Density Matters…and This is Why
By Mike Higgins, director of sales – Americas, Phoseon Technology Now that UV LED has been established as a viable alternative to traditional curing methods, more converters are researching ways to benefit from this emerging technology. A quick Google search will reveal a ton of information regarding peak irradiance of curing systems. In flexographic printing, peak … [Read more...] about Energy Density Matters…and This is Why
Acrylated Amine Oligomers to Enhance Cure with UV LED Sources
By James E. Goodrich, Miwon North America, Inc. With their distinct advantages, UV LED energy sources continue to move into new applications. And, even with UV LED improvements, there is a distinct need for new and innovative acrylate chemistries to enhance cure while not being detrimental to the overall formulation performance. In this paper, the author will cover the … [Read more...] about Acrylated Amine Oligomers to Enhance Cure with UV LED Sources
Curing Technology Opportunities in the Automotive Market
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology To gain insight into how curing technologies can impact lightweighting goals in the automotive industry, UV+EB Technology spoke with Rebecca Lonczak, marketing manager, Keyland Polymer, and Mary Ellen Rosenberger, founder, BaySpring Solutions LLC. Why is lightweighting a concern for the automotive … [Read more...] about Curing Technology Opportunities in the Automotive Market
Hybrid UV Curing in Display Manufacturing – An Application Guide
By Arnd Riekenbrauck, senior manager, New Markets, IST Metz GmbH and Chris Davis, head of sales, Web & Industrial Systems, IST America There is a strong trend in the automotive world to integrate more displays into vehicles interiors, utilizing ultra-slim materials that offer complex shape designs with a sharp picture quality. Along with added functions, printed … [Read more...] about Hybrid UV Curing in Display Manufacturing – An Application Guide