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Walter Hired as Miltec UV Director of Engineering

Walter joined Miltec in June and reportedly brings over 20 years of knowledge in microwave technology, plasma physics, engineering, and leadership.

August 6, 2018

Miltec UV recently hired Mark Walter as its new director of engineering.

Astorg to Acquire IGM Resins from Arsenal Capital Partners

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.

May 10, 2018

Astorg and Arsenal Capital Partners recently announced that Astorg has partnered with management and signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGM Resins.

Innovations in Curing Adhesives and Sealants

RadTech 2018 will include 100 presentations on the latest UV and EB technologies, as well as an exhibition.

May 1, 2018

RadTech 2018, the biennial global conference on the ultraviolet (UV) and electro-beam (EB) curing industry, will take place May 7-9 in Rosemont, Ill. The three-day conference will include more than 100 presentations detailing the latest information in UV and EB technology, including 3D printing, UV LEDs, packaging/printing, automotive markets, flooring, and more. In addition, a global market overview session will take place. In this session, representatives from leading companies will present market overview data from North America, China, and Europe.

ChemQuest Technology Institute, Heraeus Noblelight Begin Curing System Trials

CQTI’s client base of raw material suppliers, formulators, and OEM end users are now able to test new chemistries and curing processes.

April 20, 2018

ChemQuest Technology Institute (CQTI), in partnership with Heraeus Noblelight America, has begun scheduling trials on its newly installed, microwave-powered and UV LED wide-format curing systems deployed.

Student Competition for Graphic Arts Announced

The winning poster designs will be showcased by RadTech at the biennial RadTech 2018 Conference.

January 10, 2018

The Technical Association for the Graphic Arts (TAGA) and RadTech are partnering to offer students cash prizes for the creation of original posters touting the benefits of UV and EB technology.

Case Study

Innovating with Light

Infrared emitters and UV lamps speed up production and improve quality for a UK-based label manufacturer.

January 1, 2018

The coating of foils, the printing of labels, or the gluing of electronic components are very different and demanding applications. However, they all require innovative production processes to maintain their appeal, durability and scratch resistance.

Ashland and Phoseon Announce Global UV LED Initiative

This relationship will reportedly provide the converter base with proven plug-and-play solutions.

November 1, 2017

The initiative combines Ashland’s expertise in UV LED coatings and laminating adhesives and Phoseon’s UV LED-curing lamp technology.

Ask Dr. Dave

What technologies are involved in making adhesives that fluoresce under ultraviolet (UV) light?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 1, 2017

Dave Dunn's November 2017 column.

SYSTEMATIC AUTOMATION: Pretreatment System

June 27, 2017

A new, high-production UV curing and pretreatment system is offered for cylindrical products.

Accelerating Cure of Silicone Adhesives

With proper planning and the continuing advances in silicone technology, how fast you cure silicone adhesives is up to you.

Bill Riegler Henry Sarria Rob Thomaier

June 7, 2017

As production demands have risen, it has become necessary for silicone curing to accelerate accordingly. But how fast can cure take place without compromising strength? And which fast-cure silicones are appropriate for a given application?