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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?

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About UV Adhesives

Last week, news about the UV adhesives market was our most popular story.

Teresa McPherson

November 1, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

GIGAHERTZ-OPTIK INC.: Radiometer

October 26, 2016

A new radiometer is available from this company.

UV Adhesives Market to Grow 9%

The UV adhesives market is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2021.

October 20, 2016

The rising use of UV adhesives in the medical, glass bonding, and electronics industry is expected to impact growth.

EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.: UV LED Curing System

October 6, 2016

This company has expanded its OmniCure® product line with a higher power UV LED curing system.

Radiation-Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Radiation-curable pressure-sensitive adhesives provide advantages for multiple applications.

Jin Lu Chuck Dong Zeena Cherian

September 1, 2016

Regulations on volatile organic compound (VOC) emission have caused solventborne pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) to be gradually replaced by hot-melt or waterborne PSAs.