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20 classic problems with UV curing inks, essential tips for use!
1. What happens when the ink is over-cured? There is a theory that when the ink surface is exposed to too much ultraviolet light, it will become harder and harder. When people print another ink on this hardened ink film and dry it for the second time, the adhesion between the upper and lower ink ...Read more -
Exhibitors, Attendees Gather for PRINTING United 2024
his year’s show drew 24,969 registered attendees and 800 exhibitors, who showcased their latest technologies. The registration desks were busy during the first day of PRINTING UNITED 2024. PRINTING United 2024 returned to Las Vegas for...Read more -
Energy Curable Technologies are Enjoying Growth in Europe
Sustainability and performance benefits are helping to drive interest in UV, UV LED and EB technologies. Energy curable technologies – UV, UV LED and EB – are a growth area in numerous applications worldwide. This is certainly the case in Europe as well, as RadTech Euro...Read more -
3D printing expandable resin
The first phase of the study was focused on selecting a monomer that would act as the building block for the polymer resin. The monomer had to be UV-curable, have a relatively short cure time, and display desirable mechanical properties suitable for higher-stress applica...Read more -
The UV curable coatings market is expected to exceed USD 12.2 billion by 2032, driven by trends, growth factors, and future outlook.
The UV curable coatings market is projected to reach a staggering USD 12.2 billion by 2032, driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly, durable, and efficient coating solutions. Ultraviolet (UV) curable coatings are a type of protective coating that cures or dries upon exposure to UV light, off...Read more -
What is excimer?
The term excimer refers to a temporary atomic state in which high-energy atoms form short-lived molecular pairs, or dimers, when electronically excited. These pairs are called excited dimers. As the excited dimers return to their original state, the residual energy is re...Read more -
Water-borne coatings: A steady stream of developments
The increasing adoption of water-borne coatings in some market segments will be supported by technological advances. By Sarah Silva, contributing editor. How is the situation at the water-borne coatings market? Market predictions are ...Read more -
‘Dual Cure’ smoothens switch to UV LED
Nearly a decade after their introduction, UV LED curable inks are being adopted at an accelerated pace by label converters. The ink’s benefits over ‘conventional’ mercury UV inks – better and faster curing, improved sustainability and lower running costs – are becoming more widely understood. Add...Read more -
Advantages of UV-Cured Coatings for MDF: Speed, Durability, and Environmental Benefits
UV-cured MDF coatings use ultraviolet (UV) light to cure and harden the coating, providing several benefits for MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) applications: 1. Rapid Curing: UV-cured coatings cure almost instantly when exposed to UV light, significantly reducing drying times compared to traditio...Read more -
South Africa Coatings Industry, Climate Change and Plastic Pollution
Experts now call for increased focus on energy consumption and pre-consumption practices when it comes to packaging to reduce disposable waste. Greenhouse gas (GHG) caused by high fossil fuel and poor waste management practices are two...Read more -
Improving Manufacture Efficiency Through the Use of Water-Based UV-Curable Polyurethanes
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%-solid and solvent-based UV-curable coatings have been the dominant technology in the market. In recent years, water-based UV-curable coating tech...Read more -
Alternative UV-Curing Adhesives
A new generation of UV-curing silicones and epoxies are increasingly being used in automotive and electronics applications. Every action in life involves a trade-off: The gaining of one benefit at the expense of another, to best meet the needs of the situation at hand. ...Read more
