DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND—April 2, 2012—At drupa 2012, the innovative spot UV technology developed by U.K.-based manufacturer Autobond will make its European exhibition debut. Visitors to the Autobond stand ...

Contrary to popular belief, the idea of curing inks with UV energy has been around for a long time. In fact, Sun Chemical, an early proponent of the technology, has patents on it dating back to 1946.

Even after nearly a decade, the use of whitewash ultraviolet (UV) protective coatings proved to be extremely successful in preserving and retaining the original dry film thickness (DFT) of fusion bond ...