Kerry Pianoforte, Editor04.08.16
Radiation-curable formulations, including coatings, inks, adhesives and electronics, are cross-linked by high-intensity ultraviolet (UV) light or electron beam (EB) energy sources. Radiation-curable products are used in a wide variety of applications. According to data from research firm IHS, in North America, the graphic arts sector, which includes overprint varnishes and inks predominates, with coatings, adhesives, and other industries being of lesser importance. In Europe, IHS reported that the wood coatings and graphic arts markets account for about 80 percent of demand. In Asia, radiation-curable film resists, printing plates, semiconductor resists and color filter resists are used extensively for semiconductors, printed circuit boards, printing plates and other components. In Asia (except for China), these uses account for 30-40 percent of the total market for radiation-curable products. In China, the major uses of radiation-curable products are in wood, bamboo, paper, and plastics coatings, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the total market.
IHS analysts predict that over the next five years, government regulations in the U.S. and Europe, especial
IHS analysts predict that over the next five years, government regulations in the U.S. and Europe, especial
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