UV+EB Technology

The application deadline for the 2025 UV+EB Degradability Challenge is approaching! Don’t worry— there is still plenty of time to prepare your submission before March 31. Apply now at https://zurl.co/f1YUd.

Time is running out for you to join us at the 2025 RadTech #UVEBTechnology & Conference, the premier event for the #UVEB industry, taking place on May 18-21. Embrace the exciting advancements in UV+EB technology as we tackle new challenges together. Register today at https://zurl.co/yulvl. #UVEBTechnologyMagazine

Photochemistry is used as a tool in both academic and industrial applications, due to its scalability and precision in controlling when and where reactions happen under conditions through the application of light providing opportunity for collaboration between academic and industrial research in approaches and technologies that use this process. To read more about how photochemistry provides new opportunities visit https://zurl.co/Dtzt9. #UVEBTechnologyMagazine

The optimization of print settings and resin chemistry in liquid crystal display 3D printers can be a time-consuming process. Designing a resin and print profile for speed and accuracy in LCD 3D printers necessitates a comprehensive approach that encompasses fine-tuning resin composition. Learn more at https://zurl.co/mlWcr. #UVEBTechnologyMagazine

UV/visible light curable acrylate adhesives for medical wearable devices offer various benefits. The light cure capabilities allow for quick and efficient bonding, reducing production time and increasing productivity. The adhesive also provides excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates commonly used in medical devices and wearables, ensuring robust bonding and sealing performance after drop impact or bathing. To read the full article visit https://zurl.co/ms4Oi. #UVEBTechnologyMagazine

UV curing in Brazil started industrially in the late 1960s, with UV fillers becoming massive in the early 90’s, due to OPVs and wood varnishes that nowadays still are the main applications. Also in the early 90s, RadTech South America was started under the acronym ATBCR. Years later, ATBCR has been associated with RadTech North America, becoming RadTech South America. Learn more at https://zurl.co/jfMon. #UVEBTechnologyMagazine

RadTech’s RadLaunch Class of 2024 included Nvirovate Materials Inc. Nvirovate has developed soybean-oil-based, compostable adhesives that are UV cured. The company’s technology delivers the only bio-based PSAs that are CO2 negative and, as a result of being UV cured, require only 15% of the processing energy needed for legacy fossil-fuel-based adhesives. Learn more at https://zurl.co/JSjPw. #UVEBTechnologyMagazine

This column is a continuation of the Rapid+TCT Conference review. The previous column focused on panel discussions and presentations by leaders in the additive industry. This column is focused on one-on-one conversations with materials suppliers and printer vendors, transitioning from strategy at 30,000 feet down to the ground level where materials and machines are developed and tested. Continue reading at https://zurl.co/ZDpWu. #UVEBTechnologyMagazine

In four previous editions of #UVEBTechnologyMagazine, we discussed the preparation of nanocomposites made by incorporating CNTs into UV-polymerizable formulations. The purpose of Part 5 of this series is to summarize the thermomechanical and thermal properties of these MWNT-based formulations. Read part 5 at https://zurl.co/7HNAk.

Electron beam is a versatile and sustainable technology that, in the RadTech sphere, generally is discussed as a way of reducing CO2 emissions through the elimination of solvents and reduction in energy consumption for ink, coating and adhesive applications. Yet, it also may provide a solution for CO2 production when emissions are not as easily avoided. To learn more visit https://zurl.co/QAruk. #UVEBTechnologyMagazine