Curing

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.

SARTOMER EUROPE: Polyester Acrylate

July 20, 2017

PRO22019 is a new polyester acrylate developed to provide enhanced adhesion to a variety of plastic substrates.

Evonik Combines Businesses into New Crosslinkers Business Line

The newly formed business line will be part of the Resource Efficiency segment.

July 11, 2017

Evonik Industries AG recently combined its isophorone chemistry and epoxy curing agents business in the new crosslinkers business line.

RadTech Europe Program Announced

The program will feature developments in photochemistry, photoinitiators, formulations, coatings, equipment, and printing; innovations in materials and applications, including 3D printing; and legislative issues.

June 28, 2017

More than 60 speakers will cover wide-ranging topics of current interest and relevance, centered around new UV/EB and UV-LED technology developments and applications.

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?