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New UV Synergist for Improved Photoinitiator Efficiency

Paul Weipert Theo Diplas DeMoris McCoy Phil Madison

May 11, 2022

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This new technology allows the chemist the freedom to better tailor the formulation to the needs of the final application while optimizing the time, cost and performance achieved with various production methods of irradiation curing.

UV Coatings Improve Manufacturing Process, Sustainability Footprint and ROI for Mechanical Tube Manufacturers

Michael Kelly

March 16, 2021

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Conversion to UV coatings allow tube manufacturers to run faster production speeds, greatly reduce their shipping costs/handling of coatings and implement a much cleaner, green, sustainable process, while delivering an improved ROI to the bottom line.

The Impact of Different Intensities on the Performance of LED-Cured Coatings

David Ivarsson

March 16, 2021

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To prevent problems with insufficient cure, a technology has been developed to continuously monitor the output of a UV lamp during production.

New Opportunities Made Available By Lightweighting

July 13, 2020

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Lightweighting is become increasingly more popular. Read our article to see how this effects the powder coating industry and how we’ll be coating in the future.

Acrylated Amine Oligomers to Enhance Cure with UV LED Sources

James E. Goodrich Juan Nunez

July 10, 2020

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The focus of this article is to understand and evaluate the use of novel acrylated amine oligomers to address curing deficiencies in UV LED-cured systems.

Novel Approaches to Improve Scratch and Abrasion Resistance in UV Coatings

Bob Lin Maria Nargiello Marco Heuer Roger Reinartz Aline Skotarczak

June 8, 2020

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To obtain continual improvements in scratch- and abrasion-resistant coatings, a variety of additive technologies have been developed to address this issue. In this study, the article examines additive technologies ranging from surface-active siloxanes and nanocomposite technology to synthetic amorphous silica and co-binders.

RadTech 2020 Features Advancements in UV/EB Curing

RadTech 2020 Featured Many Advancements in UV/EB Curing

May 1, 2020

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A brief overview of RadTech 2020, as well as insights from JP Masson, Director of Sales and Marketing, Nagase America, Chemicals Division, on trends in the curing market.

UV Coatings on Plastics

Bringing Value to the Market

Paul Gevaert

February 5, 2020

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Recent energy-curable resin developments respond to the increasing demand for suitable oligomers for coatings on plastics in different segments such as consumer electronics, cosmetic packaging and automotive interiors for different specifications and aesthetic requirements.

Waterborne UV-Curable Resins for Industrial Wood Applications

Laurie Morris

February 3, 2020

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In this study, polyurethane-acrylic resins with UV functionality have been evaluated according to industry specifications for both interior and exterior industrial wood applications.

UV Cure, TSCA Registration and SNURs

James Monroe Rachel Staran

March 7, 2019

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Today we face a new regulatory environment as a result of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (CSA), which went into effect in June of 2016. With the new law in place how does this affect the development and use of UV-curable coatings, inks, etc.?

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The UV LED Curing Symposium

The UV LED Curing Symposium took place September 26 in Rosemont, IL. This event is intended to provide a cost-effective, one-day educational opportunity to learn about one of the fastest growing UV technologies.

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Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, 4th Edition

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Organic Coatings, Third Edition is an unparalleled reference and text for organic coatings technology and its myriad applications.

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Fluorinated Coatings and Finishes Handbook, 2nd Edition

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Addresses important questions frequently posed by end-user design engineers, coaters, and coatings suppliers in their quest for superior product qualities and shorter product and process development time.

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Join us as experts from PPG, Dow, Alchemy Cloud, RheoCube and 4aBetterBusiness discuss the importance of people, processes and technology when it comes to executing successful, ongoing digital transformations.

Bio-Based Multi-Functional Stabilizer for Waterborne Coatings

For more than 20 years, the coatings industry has been undergoing a change from “solventborne” to “waterborne”. The main drivers for this change include increased general awareness on health and environment, more strict government regulations on VOCs and HAPs, as well as the common goal of manufacturers to reduce carbon footprint.

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ARTICLES

New UV Synergist for Improved Photoinitiator Efficiency

UV Coatings Improve Manufacturing Process, Sustainability Footprint and ROI for Mechanical Tube Manufacturers

The Impact of Different Intensities on the Performance of LED-Cured Coatings

New Opportunities Made Available By Lightweighting

Acrylated Amine Oligomers to Enhance Cure with UV LED Sources

Novel Approaches to Improve Scratch and Abrasion Resistance in UV Coatings

RadTech 2020 Featured Many Advancements in UV/EB Curing

UV Coatings on Plastics

Waterborne UV-Curable Resins for Industrial Wood Applications

UV Cure, TSCA Registration and SNURs

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The UV LED Curing Symposium

PRODUCTS

Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, 4th Edition

Fluorinated Coatings and Finishes Handbook, 2nd Edition

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