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New Opportunities for UV-Curable Powder Coatings
The growing demand for radiation cured coating technology brings into focus the significant economic, environmental and process benefits of UV-curing. UV-cured powder coatings fully capture this trio of benefits. As energy costs continue to increase, the demand for “green” solutions will also con...Read more -
New 3D printing method enables complex designs and creates less waste
Hearing aids, mouth guards, dental implants, and other highly tailored structures are often products of 3D printing. These structures are typically made via vat photopolymerization — a form of 3D printing that uses patterns of light to shape and solidify a resin, one layer at a time. The process ...Read more -
UV OPV typically refers to UV overprint varnishes
UV OPV typically refers to UV overprint varnishes (OPVs), which are used in printing and packaging to add a protective and aesthetic layer to printed materials. These varnishes are cured by ultraviolet (UV) light, offering benefits like durability, gloss, and resistance ...Read more -
Wood Coatings Market at a Glance
Market Size in 2024: USD 10.41 Billion Market Size in 2032: USD 15.94 Billion CAGR (2026–2032): 5.47% Key Segments: Polyurethane, Acrylic, Nitrocellulose, UV-cured, Water-based, Solvent-based Key Companies: Akzo Nobel N.V., Sherwin-Williams Company, PPG Industries, RPM International Inc., BASF SE...Read more -
Innovations in UV Curable Coatings
UV curable coatings are becoming increasingly popular due to their fast curing times, low VOC emissions, and excellent performance properties. There have been several innovations in UV curable coatings in recent years, including: High-speed UV curing: One of the main advantages of UV curable coat...Read more -
Growing Trend of Water-based UV Coatings
Water-based UV coatings can be quickly cross-linked and cured under the action of photoinitiators and ultraviolet light. The biggest advantage of water-based resins is that the viscosity is controllable, clean, environmentally friendly, energy-saving and efficient, and the chemical structure of t...Read more -
Haohui attends Coatings Show Indonesia 2025
Haohui, a global pioneer in high-performance coating solutions, marked its successful participation in Coatings Show Indonesia 2025 held from 16th – 18th July 2025 at Jakarta Convention Centre, Indonesia. Indonesia is the biggest economy in South East Asia and has managed its economy well p...Read more -
By Kevin Swift and John Richardson
THE FIRST AND prime key indicator for those assessing opportunity is population, which determines the size of the total addressable market (TAM). It is why companies have been attracted to China and all those consumers. In addition to sheer size, the age composition of the population, incomes and...Read more -
Why “NVP-Free” and “NVC-Free” UV Inks Are Becoming the New Industry Standard
The UV ink industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by rising environmental and health standards. One major trend dominating the market is the promotion of “NVP-Free” and “NVC-Free” formulations. But why exactly are ink manufacturers moving away from NVP ...Read more -
Skin-feel UV coating core processes and key points
Soft kin-feel UV coating is a special type of UV resin, which is mainly designed to simulate the touch and visual effects of human skin. It’s fingerprint resistance and remain clean for a long time, strong and durable. Furthermore, there’s no discoloration, no color difference, and resistant to s...Read more -
Functional Group
In chemistry, particularly in organic chemistry, a functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the molecule’s characteristic chemical reactions. Think of it as the “active site” or “behavior-defining part” of an organic molecule. No matter what the size...Read more -
Market in transition: sustainability drives water-based coatings to record heights
Water-based coatings are conquering new market shares thanks to the growing demand for environmentally friendly alternatives. 14.11.2024 Water-based coatings are conquering new market shares thanks to the growing demand for environmentally friendly alternatives.Source: irissca – s...Read more
