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Speaker: Adrian Lungu, Technical Laureate, DuPont
September 9, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
Investigating the transition of light-enabled curing technologies from gravure and flexographic presses to applications in flexible circuits, sensors, and wearable devices.
Ultraviolet (UV) curing has established itself as a high-speed, energy-efficient, and sustainable solution in industrial printing. Today, however, its impact is expanding far beyond traditional graphics and packaging. With continued advances in photopolymerization chemistry, materials design, and process control, UV curing is emerging as a platform technology for next-generation applications across multiple industries.
This talk will explore how UV-driven processes are enabling new frontiers in functional printing, wearable electronics, and smart materials. From lightweight circuits and flexible sensors to advanced coatings and adaptive surfaces, the precision and scalability of UV curing offer unique advantages for manufacturing at both industrial and consumer levels. The same core principles that once transformed printing are now unlocking opportunities in healthcare, electronics, and other high-value sectors where performance, sustainability, and speed are essential.
By connecting scientific insights in polymer chemistry with real-world industrial trends, this presentation will highlight how UV curing is shaping emerging technologies and markets. This presentation gives a broad perspective on where the field is headed, and how light-enabled curing can serve as a bridge between established printing workflows and breakthrough applications in advanced manufacturing.