At the British Coatings Federation's Annual Conference and Gala Dinner in Oxford, UK, outgoing BCF President Vincent O'Sullivan, of PPG Architectural Coatings handed over presidency of the BCF to David Beckford, of Pronto Industrial Paints.
Astorg and Arsenal Capital Partners (Arsenal) announced that Astorg has partnered with management and signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGM Resins, a global manufacturer and innovator of ultraviolet (UV) curable materials, from Arsenal.
1. UPS and Ford discussing the role of UV in autonomous vehicles and the future of automotive manufacturing. 2. Nestle discussing food safety concerns for inks from a brand owner perspective. 3. Pepsi Co. participating in a panel discussion on EB for packaging. 4. Formlabs and other 3D printing industry leaders discussing the latest innovations....
Natasha Banke, Ph.D. and an Analytical Chemist for the INX International Ink Co. Research & Development group, will speak at the RadTech Conference today during the Printing + Packaging session from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm. Her presentation is titled “Residual Building Block Chemicals in Raw Materials and Finished Printing Inks – a Risk Assessment Approach to Manufacturing and Detection Limits.”
On Monday, James Aerykssen from Dymax (Booth 213) gave a presentation at the conference titled New Developments in Acrylate Oligomers for 3D Printing. He addressed a strong market demand for the next generation of oligomers for use in 3D printing rapid manufacturing applications.
NAGASE is promoting its portfolio of UV/EB raw materials, with a focus on cationic and specialty acrylate raw materials at Booth 209. Raw materials of particular interest for UV LED-curing applications are highlighted for both technology categories.
Using its proprietary technologies, Siltech Corporation (Booth 618) develops, manufactures and markets a full, unique line of organo-functional silicones. With more than 25 years of experience and two manufacturing facilities, the company offers a broad portfolio of cationic, quaternary, alkyl and reactive silicones for many markets.
Visitors to Heraeus Noblelight America’s booth (601) will witness innovative UV-curing technology demonstrations, including the first ever IoT-capable microwave-powered UV-curing system.