RadTech - The Association for UV+EB Technology

RadTech 2025 is planning a “Spirit Halloween” style takeover of the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center next May 18-21, 2025. For one week only, you'll have the chance to see all the major UV and EB suppliers showcasing the latest innovations in materials and equipment. After that, we'll pack up and be gone (until 2027). Exhibit sales for RadTech 2025 are now open at https://lnkd.in/eaU8k9un. RadTech members, contact us for your discount code. If you're not a member, this could be a great time to join and snag that sweet discount!

Dogs are the worst. They eat homework and furniture, and now we hear they've been eating RadTech 2025 conference abstracts. Don't let this happen. Protect your RadTech 2025 conference abstract and submit it by this Friday, October 11 at https://lnkd.in/e8KCT9gp.

We had a fantastic turnout of 260 registrants for yesterday's EB/UV for Coil Coating webinar! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed with your insightful questions. If you missed the live session, you can watch the video recording here: https://lnkd.in/eKgk-MnQ Also, we want to give a special thank you to our speakers: 🔥 Karl Swanson 🔥 Chris Davis 🔥 Spencer Lieland 🔥 Trent Wagler

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar on Low-Extractable Biocompatible UV Adhesives for Wearable Devices. Low Extractable Biocompatible UV Adhesives for Wearable Devices October 10, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Speaker: Samantha Garton (Leap), Chemence Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eCJ8tXG7 Webinar Description: Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are quickly gaining popularity with an estimated 2 million patients due to their ease of use. This two-week wear device allows patients to automatically check glucose levels via their phone without the need to prick their fingers multiple times a day. While this technology has been revolutionary for diabetes patients, the new device doesn’t come without issue. Skin irritation issues have been reported by patients wearing such devices caused from the UV adhesive used within the components of these devices. In fact, this issue is not seen in just CGM devices, but rather encompasses a much broader range of UV adhesives utilized in a variety of wearable devices. These wearable devices can be smart watches, headphones, GCMs, or even electronic cigarettes. Developing safer, more biocompatible, less hazardous UV adhesives will immensely help users of all wearable devices. This research dives into the development of safer, less hazardous UV adhesives by utilizing safer monomers and oligomers when formulating and ultimately ensuring these adhesives have less extractable and leachable unreacted materials. Testing via high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) yielded a 93% reduction in extractable materials when compared to a low viscosity, grade 2 ISO-10993-5 cytotoxicity certified, UV curable formulation utilized in needing bonding applications. This discussion comprises formulating strategies of both traditional acrylate adhesives and the benefits of adding in a thiol-ene as a reactive diluent. The addition of a thiol:ene as a reactive diluent yielded up to a 60% reduction in extractables by means HPLC and GSMS when compared to its pure acrylate counterpart. Adhesive requirements and their appropriate test methods, biocompatibility, and the future uses of low extractable UV adhesives will also be discussed at length.

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming RadTech webinar focused on the use of Electron Beam (EB) and Ultraviolet (UV) technology for coil coating. Our expert panel will present key insights on the latest advancements and applications, followed by a live Q&A session. EB/UV for Coil Coating September 17, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUihjYPW Speakers & Topics include: ⚡ Chris Davis, IST – Utilizing UV & LED Technology in Coil Coating ⚡ Karl Swanson, PCT Ebeam and Integration – Electron Beam for Coil Coating ⚡ Spencer Lieland, Steel Dynamics – TruSteel HD Product Overview ⚡ Trent Wagler, Graber Post Buildings – Perspectives of a Post Frame Building Provider Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and engage in an interactive discussion.

RadTech, the Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV+EB) technologies, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Perri Katzman, PhD, to its operations team. Dr. Katzman was brought aboard to increase participation and global awareness of RadTech’s forthcoming conferences and events. She will play a pivotal role in strategically expanding the industry's reach into new application areas through research and targeted communications. Her responsibilities encompass event planning and execution, as well as leading initiatives that drive UV+EB industry growth and engagement. "As the industry explores new frontiers in coil coatings, batteries, and additive manufacturing, the demand for cutting-edge UV+EB technologies has never been greater. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Katzman to the RadTech team, where her expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation and advancing the adoption of these transformative technologies across these emerging sectors," says Mickey Fortune, Associate Executive Director at RadTech. Since earning her doctorate in psychology from New York University, Dr. Katzman has collaborated with RadTech to increase public awareness and understanding of UV+EB technologies. She has interviewed several RadTech members about how their companies utilize UV and EB. A forthcoming series of resulting articles will synthesize and simplify the technical explanations into digestible pieces that highlight the importance and ubiquity of UV+EB technologies. In her new role as Marketing and Communications Strategist, Dr. Katzman will continue to bridge the gap between scientific advancement and public understanding. Join us in welcoming Dr. Katzman to the RadTech team, and plan on meeting her in-person at RadTech 2025, May 18-21, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

🚨 Calling all UV+EB Technology Thought Leaders! 🚨 We’re seeking experts to present in our Fall Thought Leaders Webinar Series. If you're passionate about innovation and want to share your insights, we want to hear from you! Here are a few topics we’re interested in, but feel free to pitch others: 🔹 3D Printing 🔹 Can Coatings & Printing 🔹 Display Technology 🔹 Wood Coatings 🔹 Sustainable Solutions for Food Packaging 🔹 Adhesives 🔹 Electronics 🔹 Regenerative Medicine 🔹 Composites 🔹 Batteries 🔹 Nano-printed surfaces Let’s spotlight the latest advancements in UV+EB technology together! If you're interested, drop a comment or DM. #UVEB #ThoughtLeaders #Webinar #Innovation #CallForSpeakers

RadTech is excited to announce the inaugural meeting for our Degradable Materials Task Force. This meeting takes place September 18, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Eastern Time). Please register to attend virtually at https://lnkd.in/dQftUB7c Kelly Williams, Managing Director at Earthfirst Films Laminations Division and a thought leader in sustainable packaging has been appointed to lead the RadTech Degradable Materials Task Force. With your support, the task force will develop a coalition involving industry, academia, and NGOs researching and promoting degradability solutions. The Task Force will take a broad, inclusive view of opportunities to develop degradable UV+EB raw materials, formulations, and processes for: 🌎 Coatings 🌎 Inks 🌎 Adhesives 🌎 Composites 🌎 Finished products--including food packaging, printed materials, consumer electronics, wearables, and 3D printed items The Task Force will: 🌎 Identify and engage academic, NGO and industry research efforts 🌎 Create technical resources and databases 🌎 Monitor standards and regulations impacting the development of degradable materials 🌎 Produce periodic webinars and meetings to exchange ideas and advance the knowledge base of degradable materials 🌎 Develop opportunities to support promising research 🌎 Encourage the development of degradable materials and processes

U.S. Congressman Bill Foster representing the 11th Congressional District of Illinois, met with RadTech, the non-profit for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, and PAMA, the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance, to discuss opportunities for more efficient regulatory review of photopolymer materials and opportunities for 3D printing/additive manufacturing. "We are honored that Dr. Foster met with us and delighted that he kindly shared his knowledge of our industry," says Michael Gould, President of RadTech, Rahn USA. Dr. Foster's scientific background and interest in enabling advanced U.S. manufacturing are vital to not only our industry, but also to continued innovation and competitiveness in the U.S. economy." Dr. Foster is the only Ph.D. physicist and one of only two scientists in the U.S. Congress, bringing crucial scientific perspectives to discussions in Washington. He helped pass the CHIPS & Science Act, critical legislation to bolster our science infrastructure and promote American scientific and technological leadership. In addition, he is a leading supporter of STEM educational opportunities for students of all ages. Dr. Foster is also one of the sponsors of National Day of 3D Printing (H.Res. 903), and the National Fab Labs Network bill that was recently introduced (H.R. 9205)--The RadTech Board of Directors and PAMA have offered support to Dr. Foster's office for both these initiatives. RadTech and PAMA are working to continue congressional outreach to representatives in our membership districts--please contact gary@radtech.org or gcohen@pama3d.org for more information.

We are proud to announce that RadTech is sponsoring the upcoming Wood Coatings and Substrates Conference, which will take place on September 26-27, 2024, at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in Greensboro, North Carolina. This event, which is free to attend, offers a unique opportunity to explore the science and technology behind the development, performance, application, and interaction of coatings and the substrates to which they are applied. The conference aims to advance the science, improve understanding, provide opportunities for students, and create a forum for discussion. For more information about the conference and to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/eYuiB7Ci. We hope to see you there!