By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology UV and, increasingly, UV LED play a role in book publishing, in the industry’s printed book sector. Like some other industries affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, print book publishing saw a rise in unit sales when people worldwide retreated from public life and subsequently ramped up their discretionary spending. Post-pandemic, … [Read more...] about Book Publishing Alive and Well with Help from UV and UV LED
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Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations, Part 3
In the 3rd and 4th Quarter 2023 issues of UV+EB Technology, we discussed the preparation of nanocomposites made by incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into UV-polymerizable formulations. 1, 2 Those two articles summarized the experimental techniques developed by undergraduate students at the University of Houston-Downtown to determine how well single-walled carbon nanotubes … [Read more...] about Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations, Part 3
Training, Sir! What Kind of Training? UUUU-VVVV Training, Sir!
While the title of this column was inspired by the 1981 movie Stripes, the idea for the column came from recent interactions with EIT customers, distributors and representatives at tradeshows, virtual meetings and visits. Reduced interactions during the pandemic and a welcome influx of new people to the industry have created a training gap in the level of UV knowledge, in my … [Read more...] about Training, Sir! What Kind of Training? UUUU-VVVV Training, Sir!
When Choosing Lightweight Materials, Don’t Forget the Coatings
By Michael R. Bonner, St. Clair Systems Advanced materials are forefront in virtually every design project today – most notably in the transportation sector, where lightweighting is essential. Unfortunately, the coatings generally are ignored. Nowhere is this contrast more apparent than in the automotive industry. In Formula 1 – where every gram counts – coatings are … [Read more...] about When Choosing Lightweight Materials, Don’t Forget the Coatings
Energy-Cost Reduction and No VOCs with UV LED Coatings Technology
By Michael Kelly, Chief Customer Officer, Allied UV Companies today are aggressively exploring and implementing energy-savings programs within their manufacturing facilities, mainly due to the continued rate increases besieging manufacturing entities. Current powder, water-based and solvent-based paint operations utilize expensive gas, IR ovens and induction heating, with … [Read more...] about Energy-Cost Reduction and No VOCs with UV LED Coatings Technology