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THE LARGEST GATHERING FOR THE COATINGS COMMUNITY IN THE MENA REGION
Celebrating an impressive 30-year milestone in the industry, the Middle East Coatings Show stands out as the premier trade event exclusively dedicated to the coatings industry in the Middle East and North Africa. Over the course of three days, this trade exhibition provides a platform for signifi...Read more -
Waterborne UV-Curable Resins for Industrial Wood Applications
Waterborne (WB) UV chemistry has shown significant growth in interior industrial wood markets because the technology provides excellent performance, low solvent emissions and increased production efficiency. UV coatings systems offer the end user the benefits of outstanding chemical and scratch r...Read more -
January Construction Material Prices ‘Surge’
According to the Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index, construction input prices are increasing in what is being called the largest monthly increase since August last year. Prices increased 1% in January compared to the previous...Read more -
New 3D Printing Method Could Help Create Tougher Materials
The existing printing mechanism of the bottom-up vat photopolymerization 3D printing technique, however, necessitates high fluidity of the ultraviolet (UV)-curable resin. This viscosity requirement restricts the capabilities of the UV-curable, which is usually diluted before use (up to 5000 cps o...Read more -
Registration is Open for RadTech 2024, the UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition
Registration is officially open for RadTech 2024, the UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition, taking place May 19-22, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida, USA. RadTech 2024 promises to be a groundbreaking gathering for professionals across various industries. The conference will f...Read more -
UV Coating: High Gloss Print Coating Explained
Your printed marketing materials may be your best opportunity to get your customer’s attention in today’s increasingly competitive arena. Why not make them really shine, and catch their attention? You may want to check out the advantages and benefits of UV coating. What is UV or Ultra Violet Coa...Read more -
Basecoats for UV-cured multilayered wood coating systems
The aim of a new study was to analyse the influence of basecoat composition and thickness on the mechanical behavior of a UV-curable multilayered wood finishing system. The durability and aesthetic properties of wood flooring arise from the properties of the coating applied on its surface. Due to...Read more -
UV+EB Industry Leaders Gathered at the 2023 RadTech Fall Meeting
End users, systems integrators, suppliers, and government representatives gathered November 6-7, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio for the 2023 RadTech Fall Meeting, to discuss advancing new opportunities for UV+EB technology. “I continue to be impressed by how RadTech identifies exciting new end users, ” s...Read more -
Oligomers Used in the UV Ink Industry
Oligomers are molecules that consist of a few repeating units, and they are the main components of UV curable inks. UV curable inks are inks that can be dried and cured instantly by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, which makes them ideal for high-speed printing and coating processes. Oligomers...Read more -
Eliminating VOC Emissions with UV Coatings Technology: A Case Study
by Michael Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical, and David Hagood, Finishing Technology Solutions Imagine being able to eliminate almost all VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) in the pipe and tube manufacturing process, equaling 10,000s of pounds of VOCs per year. Also imagine producing at faster speeds w...Read more -
Acrylic Resin Market size to grow by USD 5.48 billion from 2022 to 2027
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The acrylic resin market size is expected to grow by USD 5.48 billion from 2022 to 2027. In addition, the growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period, according to Technavio. We provide a detailed analysis of ...Read more -
UV printing
In recent years, printing methods have advanced considerably. One notable development is UV printing, which relies on ultraviolet light for curing ink. Today, UV printing is more accessible as more progressive printing companies are incorporating UV technology. UV printing offers a variety of ben...Read more
