By Sam Garton and Neil Cramer, Colorado Photopolymer Solutions; Victor Piñón III and Ana B. Baca, Sandia National Laboratories; Freddie Santiago, Naval Research Laboratory; and Anthony Coltson, US Food and Drug Administration Abstract Glass and polymer optics are used extensively in a variety of applications. Some uses for optics include medical disposables, bar-code … [Read more...] about Using UV-Curable Polymers to Create Optics
UV Curing
Q. How can new UV-cured chemistries and materials enable expanded applications in 3D printing?
A.Over the past few years, 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) has increasingly been a topic of discussion. It’s not hard to see why, as technological advances in hardware, process, software and, of course, materials have caused manufacturers to take notice. Moreover, it’s been the applications of those technologies that have really caught the eye, especially as … [Read more...] about Q. How can new UV-cured chemistries and materials enable expanded applications in 3D printing?
GEW (EC) Limited
etic.a was founded in 2009 by Gianni Olivieri and his wife Patrizia. The company has grown steadily and now employs around 35 people. etic.a, driven by its guiding mantra ‘the customer is first.’, serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, food, wine, spirits, cosmetics, home and personal care. The company stays at the forefront in a competitive market, through … [Read more...] about GEW (EC) Limited
Guns vs. Bells – What’s the Best Way to Apply UV-Cure Coating?
By Michael R. Bonner, vice president, engineering and technology, Saint Clair Systems The goal of any finishing operation - whether solventborne, waterborne or UV cure - is to apply a consistent and contiguous coating to the subject part. This coating serves many purposes: To improve the aesthetic appearance of the part. To protect against such things as scratches, … [Read more...] about Guns vs. Bells – What’s the Best Way to Apply UV-Cure Coating?
Q&A: Where, under a UV lamp, should a radiometer be located for an accurate measurement?
By R.W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC We've heard this question several times. UV radiometers come in many shapes and sizes. Some are used only for measurement at a single point, while others are designed to make measurements while passing at a distance under the UV source. For many years, the majority of UV lamps have … [Read more...] about Q&A: Where, under a UV lamp, should a radiometer be located for an accurate measurement?