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Spectra Launches Three New Materials for 3D Printing Audio Applications
Spectra Audio materials Spectra Photopolymers, an affiliate of Formlabs, has launched three audiology materials that are specifically optimised for DLP 3D printers. These materials have been formulated not only to provide superior mechanical performance, but also for...
Protective Overprint Varnish (OPV) Topcoats
Protective overprint varnishes, used on printed graphics applications, such as magazines, were historically some of the first UV/light curable products. Due to the excellent abrasion, scratch, and wear resistance that UV/light curable products offer, they are also...
Optical Lenses For Optometrist’s Office – Manufacturing Plastic Lenses Using Light
Preparing a new prescription pair of glasses from the basic stock of blank lenses held by most optical laboratories is time-consuming and can be expensive for the customer. This is normally done by grinding and polishing a blank to fit the prescription. Lens pairs...
Develop Blood Simulants For Use In Training Military Personnel and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
Nearly 70% of the deaths in combat occur from blood loss incurred in the first few minutes after a wound. Training army personnel for various extreme situations is a critical component of being prepared for combat missions. It is crucial that every participant in...
Repairing Corrosion In Submarine Ballast Tanks
The environment in a submarine ballast tank while the ship is underway is very aggressive. The water of the sea is continually circulated in and out, creating fertile grounds for metal corrosion and the need to repair the painted surfaces periodically. The repainting...
Radiation Curing Process
The radiation cure process describes the use of light to trigger the formation of a solid polymer from a mixture containing monomers, oligomers, photoinitiators and additives. A wide variety of properties can be achieved by modifying the components of the formulations...
UV Curable Coatings with Flame Retardant Properties for Encapsulation of Plastic Parts
Plastic is a very common material utilized by many industries such as aerospace, electronics, automotive, sporting goods, toys,etc.. Sometimes, these products require a protective coating and oftentimes the application process is lengthy and time consuming due to the...
Benefits of UV (Radiation) Cure Technology
For a new technology to be successful in a well-established market, not only the benefits have to outgrow those of the traditional technology but also needs to provide competitive pricing and exceptional performance.In the beginning, UV (radiation) cure technology was...
Color Change Concentrates as Cure Indicators
UV curable coatings and adhesives are becoming more popular due to the numerous benefits that UV technology has to offer. Although one of the advantages of UV technology is the fast cure process, if the coating or adhesive is completely clear, it is difficult to...