RadTech Europe 2023回顾
The annual RadTech Europe conference is an event for UV/EB 侦探hnology professionals, bringing together the brightest minds from the industry. 今年, 在行业转型中, the event provided valuable insights into current challenges, 创新, 前方的路. Perstorp representatives who attended the conference offer a recap of their observations.
面对变化
Despite a temporary slump in the business climate, the energy curing industry remains resilient. 需求明显下降, especially in essential sectors like wood coatings for furniture, 建设, 和包装. It's a challenge the entire value chain is struggling with.
However, the overarching sentiment is one of optimism about energy curing 侦探hnology. 原因是:它是可持续的, 低VOC, 需要最少的能量, 并提供卓越的性能. 即使面对今年的挑战, industry insiders project a promising growth rate of approximately 5% CAGR in the long-term for energy curing.
前沿创新
RadTech Europe 2023 shone a spotlight on the industry's innovative spirit. The conference addressed raw material alternatives that are both sustainable and high performing. Technological advancements also came up, especially in equipment like LED and EB 侦探hnology. 值得注意的是, interest is increasing for UV powder 侦探hnology, a low-temperature and energy-efficient alternative to traditional powder coatings, especially for applications on materials like MDF wood.
One of the segments seeing a lot of interest and development is UV cured 3D printing and the new process of hot lithography stands out. Hot lithography is a method for 3D printing enabling the processing of highly viscous resins at higher temperatures. This widens the selection of possible resins to use and makes it possible to produce tougher and more temperature-resistant objects.
The digitalization of our industry also touches energy curing. The conference showcased the potential of data-driven models and AI in streamlining and enhancing coating development processes.
连接学术界和工业界
RadTech Europe's core is undeniably 侦探hnical. Yet, the integral role of academic institutions was evident. Universities showcased their contributions both in terms of participation and insightful 演讲. An encouraging trend was the alignment of academic research with tangible industrial applications. The transition from research to real-world implementation appears to be getting more streamlined.
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Perstorp contributed to the conference with three 演讲:
凡妮莎Maurin, 创新项目经理, presented a "New diol to produce low viscous reactive urethane acrylates.’’ Her insights addressed a common challenge the industry faces – the high viscosity and reactivity of such resins.
Vanessa also discussed "Oxetane based IPN systems for challenging applications.她强调了……的价值 Curalite™ 用于金属涂层的阳离子UV. 卷材涂层行业, currently seeking alternatives to conventional solvent-borne systems, was particularly interested in the potential of cationic energy curing. Vanessa also addressed how to use the oxetane benefits when formulating hybrid resins for 3D-printing.
大卫Engberg, Business Development Director 树脂 & 涂料, discussed the theme of "Using building blocks to meet requirements on regulatory and sustainability in radiation curing." David shared insights about how the industry can use alternative building blocks such as TMP alkoxylates to address the issue of the new classification of TMPTA. Increased regulatory pressure is a big concern in the industry as it is continuously limiting the toolbox of raw materials that can be used, hence t在这里 was great interest for Perstorp alternative raw materials.
RadTech Europe 2023 encapsulated the resilience, 创新, and adaptability of the UV/EB 侦探hnology industry. The energy curing sector is undoubtedly ready for transformative growth, backed by sustainable solutions and collaborative efforts.
