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Technological Improvements are Creating Opportunities for UV and EB

Demand for radiation-curing inks and coatings is increasing relatively quickly in Europe, although there are challenges to be overcome.

By: Sean Milmo

European Editor

Demand for radiation-curing inks and coatings is increasingly relatively quickly in Europe, particularly in sectors like packaging where UV and EB (electron beam) applications are helping to boost brand awareness. However, UV and EB’s expansion into printing processes where they have tended to have only limited applications is posing a major technological challenge, not just for ink producers but also equipment manufacturers and makers of chemicals such as surface modifiers. Once some of t...

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