Nova Polymers Photopolymer Product Presentation

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Intro Asked to come here and talk what our company does. What we do - Manufacture photopolymer material and processing equipment for the sign fabricating industry.Going to also talk a little bit about how you can use our materials for develop environmentally sound wayfinding system and also a bit about the work that we have done with the SEGD as members of the Green Committee.We’ve seen a significant shift in Green Building that’s making it’s way into EGDThe goal here today is to share some insight into how to use and specify photopolymer particularly when it comes to Green design

A little about NovaOur manufacturing facility is located in Bryan, OH. Our goal is to incorporate as much locally sourced material as possible and work with companies that share our vision of environmental responsibility. We recently added two new products that incorporate Greenguard™ Certified materials. One of these products incorporates a minimum of 40% recycled content. In our manufacturing process we have implemented just-in-time manufacturing techniques to reduce energy and waste while becoming more efficient. These strategies are carried over to our clients who use our solutions in their fabrication processes. In 2008 we developed OEM software and processing techniques that allow our customers to significantly reduce waste and realize efficiency gains in their process.

Have 8 strategic washhouse location across USThere is a great deal of energy and material waste that is created in the sale-of-goods process that can generally go unnoticed. While we feel it is important to look internally at operations, we feel it is equally as important to look at the way our products are brought to market. we redesigned our packaging and implemented a new sales and distribution program. This program is intended to drastically reduce the amount of packaging waste and energy that is required to bring products to our customers. The goal of this program is to reduce the amount of incremental product shipments 25% by the end of 2008.

Brief explanation - Idea is to descibe what polymer is and other things it is used for – then go into the Archiectural Sign applicationsSo….. If you look up photopolymer in Wikaipedia.org you get the following definition: A photopolymer is a polymer that cures, or becomes solid, when exposed to light, often in the ultraviolet spectrum. These polymers are useful in dentistry for fillings and in rapid prototyping in the stereolithography and 3D printing processes. This material is also used in the creation of ADA compliant Architectural Signage. This material also used as a relief plate for flexographic printing, mainly used in flexible packaging, plastics, paper, labels and corrugated boxes. Some commercial brands worldwide include DuPont Cyrel, BASF Nyloflex, Novacryl, Elaslon and McDermid. The basic material is soft and light sensitive, then is applied a selective exposure to UV lamps, then it is developed and then cured.

Example of Subsurface digital graphic over PT-060 lenses – fabricated by Apco Graphics - Apco frameCan use the 020, 040 or 060 as lens in virtually all frame types – Vista, Apco and any of the other private label frame manufactures like 2/90 and even JRS curved and flat frames

Sample picture of NovAcryl PT-118 digitally printed on the surface – new trend flat bed digital printing

YA-125.016 brushed aluminum backgroundCan be painted or left alone to show aluminum look – can be altered with different type of clear coat for different finished looks

NovAcryl Ex .016 aluminum back – Unique photopolymer layer that is different than the interior NovAcyl - processes the same in plain tap waterHas a 50% synthetic rubber compound that has a 0% moisture abortion rate for polymer and baseNeeds to be painted with standard polyurethane paints and typically mounted to a base material to achieve desired thicknessTHIS IS THE ONLY MATERIAL THAT IS EXTERIOR GRADE

Introduced on 2005 to meet growing need in design community Woods, granites and marbles very popularPartnered with Pionite, Wilson art and Formica to incorporate Greenguard certified materialsMust specify material that are available in matte finish LP materials are .029 laminate adhered with exterior adhesive to .080 sheet of PETG – total thickness 1/8”VERY EXCITING DESIGN OPTION - YEAH!!!!!

Sample of sign made by Inpro Corp using 2 layers of LPBoth pieces have photopolymer tactile letters for enhanced look

Another LP product in custom frame for 2/90 sign systems

The ECR product was Made using Varia Ithemba –Full Circle program. Story of Ithemba - Meaning "hope" in Xosi, Ithemba is our most well known full circle product. HIV-impacted women earn a much needed income by weaving copper and traditional beads. They receive business skills training, job skills training, marketing support and mentorship.Availability to use these materials in signageContribute to LEED credits

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Nova Polymers Photopolymer Product Presentation - Presentation Transcript

Photopolymer
for ADA Complaint
Architectural Signage
Nova Review
Overview of Photopolymer
NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates
2
Presentation Objectives
Just-In-Time Manufacturing Bryan, OH
Strategic
Warehousing
Partnerships
Nova Review
Overview of Photopolymer
NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates
6
Presentation Objectives
So, what is photopolymer…
What is Photopolymer
Photopolymer is a photo-sensitive synthetic compound that hardens when exposed to an ultraviolet light source.
Photopolymer is available in both liquid and sheet form. It has a number of applications that span a multitude of industries – ranging from flexographic printing to rubber stamps to signage.
What is Photopolymer
It wasn’t until the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1992 that photopolymer rose to prominence in the sign industry. The new ADA regulations had a major impact on tactile signage requiring all public facilities to meet specific codes and regulations as discussed in the previous section. Photopolymer was an instant fit as the ADA laws required all room identification signage to have Braille and Tactile characters 1/32” off the base material.
Processing Photopolymer
For Architectural Signage
Computer generated artwork is produced by software that conforms to current ADA guidelines, outputs to a film negative which is placed on the surface of the photopolymer sheet in the processing unit then exposed to ultraviolet light – hardening the raised area.
Workflow Manager ™ Braille
Translation and Design Software
Sequential Numbering
Variable Data Import
Processing Photopolymer
Washout Platen
Washout Tank – Brush
submerged in 20 gallons
of tap water
Exposure Draw with UV
lamps and Vacuum Bed
Post Exposure Draw
Orbital X
Photopolymer
Processor
Specifications
Size: 24”x30”
Voltage: 230 volt/single
phase/60 Hz
3 Drying Draws
Processing Photopolymer
The 5 step process in making photopolymer signage:
Step 3 - Wash in Plain Tap Water
Step 1 - Contact with film negative
Step 4 - Drying
Step 2 - Exposure with UV Light
Step 5 - Post exposure
Processed
Photopolymer Panel
Cut Panel To Size
Top Coat
Clear/Color
Tip Tactile Character
Nova Review
Overview of Photopolymer
NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates
16
Presentation Objectives
Original NovAcryl
PT™ Series
The clear solution for creative versatility
Eight Base Gauges
Clear PETG Base
Multiple Finishing Applications
PT-060 Subsurface Painted
PT-118 Surface Painted
PT-060 Subsurface Digital Graphic
PT-118 Surface Painted
PT-060 Surface Painted
YA125 ™Series
YA-125 Brushed Aluminum
Exterior
EX™Series
EX Surface Painted
Permaglow ™ Series
LP™
Series
LP Amber Maple
LP Nordic Fusion
LP Green Slate
ECR™
Series
ECR Ithimba
ECR Bloom Tangerine
ECR Fossil Leaf
ECR Fossil Leaf
ECR Copper
ECR Eiderdown with Mega Curque
CONTACT INFO
1.800.484.NOVA
Info@NovaPolymers.com
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