Contrary to popular belief, the idea of curing inks with UV energy has been around for a long time. In fact, Sun Chemical, an early proponent of the technology, has patents on it dating back to 1946.

LED-UV curing technology for offset printing can offer fast curing times, energy efficiency, and high-quality results. Transitioning to this technology has the potential to generate significant ...

According to the Glass Packaging Institute, Alexandria, Va., energy costs drop about 2 to 3% for every 10% cullet used compared to making new glass from only raw materials. Cullet (broken or refuse ...

Whenever there is a need for curing and drying of coatings, inks and adhesives, UV curing is used. This use of UVs has eliminated the need for ratio mixing, solvent removal and potential life concern ...

The average person’s experience with an ultraviolet (UV) wand is getting a cavity at the dentist. However, anyone with a resin-based 3d printer knows how important a UV curing system is. Often times ...

As skies over the North Coast took on a Martian hue with smoke from wildfires believed enhanced by climate change, Robert Howerth is convinced his Santa Rosa-based business made the right choice in ...

Ultraviolet-curable resins were introduced in the 1960s. But their use in composites was eventually abandoned in favor of heat-curing materials because of the latter’s ability to form thick-walled ...

What if your next creative project didn’t just live on paper but came to life on wood, glass, or even metal? Imagine crafting a custom phone case with a textured design so intricate it feels like art ...