It's a Bird, It's a Plane...It's Super UV/EB

Each year, more and more package printers are turning to UV and EB curing for their super drying and time-saving powers.

TODAY'S ULTRAVIOLET (UV) and electron beam (EB) curing equipment can't fly like Superman, but with their many other super powers, they don't need to, to impress end users.

For the past several years, package printers have raved about the high-productivity capabilities, easy maintenance, and low environmental impact of these drying systems, putting UV and EB curing equipment in high-demand. "I get about three or four calls a week from printers wanting to get into UV curing—they want the gloss," said Dave Douglas, vice president, business development of Printing Research, Inc. (PRI, Dallas, Texas). "It's usually the guys that have a five- or six-color press with coating capabilities, and they're ready to make the jump to get the edge on their competition."