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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 -
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 -
Digital Printing Makes Gains in Packaging
Label and corrugated are already sizable, with flexible packaging and folding cartons also seeing growth. Digital printing of packaging has come a long way since its early days of being used primarily for printing coding and expiration dates. Today, digital printers have a significant portion of...Read more -
Is the UV Lamp for Your Wedding Gel Manicure Safe?
In short, yes. Your wedding manicure is a very special part of your bridal beauty look: This cosmetic detail spotlights your wedding ring, the symbol of your lifelong union. With zero drying time, a shiny finish, and long-lasting results, gel manicures are a popular cho...Read more -
Drying and curing wood coatings with UV technology
Manufacturers of wood products use UV curing to increase production rates, improve product quality, and much more. Manufacturers of a wide variety of wood products such as prefinished flooring, moldings, panels, doors, cabinetry, particleboard, MDF, and pre-assembled fu...Read more -
UV Coatings Market 2024 : Anticipating Current and Future Growth Analysis | 2032
360 Research Reports has published a new report titled as "UV Coatings Market" by End User (Industrial Coatings, Electronics, Graphic Arts), Types (TYPE1), Region and Global Forecast to 2024-2031. This Exclusive Data Report also presents qualitative and quantitative pers...Read more -
Laminate panels or excimer coating: which to choose?
We discover the differences between laminate and excimer painted panels, and the advantages and the disadvantages of these two materials. Pros and cons of laminate Laminate is a panel composed of three or four layers: the base, MDF, or chipboard, is covered with two other layers, a protective cel...Read more
