UV+EB Technology

The exterior weathering resistance of UV-curable formulations, which can chalk, crack and discolor, can be improved significantly by using the correct light stabilizer package, an optimized photoinitiator combination and binder selection.
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Light Stabilization of UV-Curable Formulations with Focus on Extreme Lightfastness - UV+EB Technology By Delphine Kimpel, BASF SE; and Jonathan Wattras and Mervin Wood, BASF Corporation The light stabilization of coatings has been a challenge for many years in the paint industry. Over four decades ago, it was discovered that hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) play a significant role in the ligh...

If you’re working with UV/EB-curable coatings, metallics or specialty finishes, sign up to attend the Foil & Specialty Effects Association’s Print Embellishment Conference, June 17-19, 2026, at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport. You’ll hear from industry leaders on the latest trends in embellishment and finishing, connect with suppliers at the trade fair, celebrate the FSEA Gold Leaf Awards and tour BindTech’s Nashville operation to see real-world finishing and bindery in action.
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Advanced air mobility is getting noticed.

This article shares how UV/EB energy‑cure coatings actually make electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft lighter, faster to build and cleaner to manufacture. Read more at https://zurl.co/corSr.

Opportunities for Energy-Cure Coatings in the Advanced Air Mobility Marketplace - UV+EB Technology By Michael Bonner, vice president of engineering & technology, St. Clair Systems According to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), “AAM is a new concept of air transportation using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to move people and cargo between places not curr...

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