Articles Tagged with ''ultraviolet (UV) curing''

Selecting UV Spot-Curing Technology

Selecting UV Spot-Curing Technology

UV spot curing offers a number of advantages over traditional adhesive assembly methods
Mike Kay
June 1, 2016

UV spot-curing systems have been used in assembly and manufacturing processes for over 30 years. Historically, mercury arc lamps have been used as the curing source in a range of industrial applications and processes to polymerize adhesives. With their broad spectrum and high output, lamps have provided an effective solution for many years.


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Editor's Memo: Dispensing and Curing and More!

Our annual Dispensing and Curing Equipment Directory includes supplier companies and contact information for various types of dispensing, curing and filling equipment.
Teresa McPherson
June 1, 2016

Welcome to the annual Dispensing and Curing Equipment Directory! Found on pp. 10-14, the chart-style directory includes supplier companies* and contact information for various types of dispensing, curing and filling equipment.


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Market Trends: UV-Curable Ink Applications Increase
Market Trends

UV-Curable Ink Applications Increase

Growth in the UV-curable ink market is being spurred by increased use in food and beverage packaging.
February 1, 2016

Introduced in 1960, ultraviolet (UV) curable ink has resulted in increased automation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Originally, water- and solvent-based inks were used for flexographic printing, textile printing, screen printing, and more.


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Curing Adhesives: When Less Intensity Is More

Curing Adhesives: When Less Intensity Is More

More intensive curing lamps can accelerate the production process of light-curing adhesives, but only up to certain limits.
Rainer Dörfler
February 1, 2016

Light-curing adhesives are essential in many industries because they speed up the production process. Many applications in the optoelectronics and automotive industries, such as cameras, electronics displays, and LEDs and sensors, wouldn’t be possible without the use of these types of adhesives.


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