The September 2008 issue of NASA Tech Briefs features DYMAX visible light-curing plastic adhesives

DYMAX “3000” Series plastic-bonding adhesives make high-speed, high-volume bonding of plastic appliances, sub-components, housings, and enclosures possible. These adhesives cure in seconds upon exposure to ultraviolet light and/or visible light, even through UV-blocked plastics. Non-VOC, worker-friendly plastic bonding adhesives from DYMAX form high-strength, environmentally-resistant bonds to polycarbonate, PVC, phenolic, acrylic, metal, glass, and ceramic. DYMAX plastic adhesives are ideal for bonding dissimilar materials, something that cannot be done with traditional welding methods and other types of adhesives. They have low-moisture absorption and low viscosity for easy dispensing.

"3000" Series plastic-bonding adhesives are compatible with the new DYMAX BlueWave ^® LED visible light, high-intensity spot curing system, utilizing the visible light spectrum to cure completely in seconds. The BlueWave LED spot curing system offers many advantages over traditional UV spot curing systems including no bulbs to change, cool cures, no warm-up, and constant intensity for thousands of hours.