Irradiation systems for curing targets, related curing systems, and related methods

A method of designing an irradiation system, the method comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing a target configured for curing using the irradiation system;
• (b) determining curing characteristics for curing the target, the curing characteristics including at least one of (i) a desired level of irradiation for curing the target and (ii) a target area for receiving energy from the irradiation system;
• (c) using the curing characteristics to determine a plurality of LED arrays for inclusion in the irradiation system, each of the LED arrays including a plurality of LED light producing elements;
• and
• (d) positioning the plurality of LED arrays with respect to one another such that they surround the target area of the irradiation system.