UK-based GEW, a manufacturer of arc and UV LED curing systems for printing, coating and converting applications, has announced the launch of its EXC Excimer UV lamp system. EXC utilizes dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) lamps to produce quasi-monochromatic vacuum ultraviolet radiation, typically at 172 nm. This radiation is commonly used for mattification of surface coatings … [Read more...] about GEW Launches Excimer UV Mattifying System
UV Curing
Real-Time Monitoring and Degree of Cure of UV-Cured Resin
By Huan Lee and Stephen Pomeroy, Lambient Technologies Abstract High-speed dielectric cure monitoring has the unique ability to measure cure in real time under actual process conditions, which is valuable for studying materials that polymerize in seconds, such as H.B. Fuller U3345,1 the UV-curable adhesive used for this study. Under UV irradiation, U3345 reacts rapidly and … [Read more...] about Real-Time Monitoring and Degree of Cure of UV-Cured Resin
UV Curing in the Medical Market in the Age of COVID-19
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology UV disinfection is in the spotlight as the world continues to grapple with effective mitigation of the spread of COVID-19. A search for the word “disinfection” on Amazon brings up several pages of UV light sanitizers, UVC cleaners, UV disinfection boxes and portable UV lamps… Whether these products are effective or are … [Read more...] about UV Curing in the Medical Market in the Age of COVID-19
Myerson Emerges as Leader in UV-Cured Dental Technology
By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Myerson LLC, founded in 1917, is a manufacturer of high-quality, aesthetically appealing denture teeth. The company specializes in the removable prosthetics market: in addition to denture teeth, it offers materials and equipment for fabricating flexible partial dentures and sleep … [Read more...] about Myerson Emerges as Leader in UV-Cured Dental Technology
UV Process Control: Can We Give It Two Thumbs Up?
Been watching a little more TV than usual recently? When channel surfing, do you have some favorite movies that you will watch even if you have seen them a dozen or more times before? Do you know some of the lines better than the characters? The column this quarter looks at movie quotes that could be used to start a guidebook on UV measurement and process control. 1. “You … [Read more...] about UV Process Control: Can We Give It Two Thumbs Up?