“Today's Choices, Tomorrow's Future: UV+EB for Sustainable & Responsible Manufacturing,” is the theme for the RadTech 2024 UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition, May 20-22, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida.
"The RadTech 2024 technical committee designed our event to promote a forward-thinking approach to industrial processes," says Michael Gould, RadTech President, Rahn USA. "The RadTech conference is the only UV+EB event in the world that regularly attracts current and potential users of the technology interested in sustainable solutions. Having the entire supply chain from raw materials to systems integrators to the companies using UV+EB materials all under one roof is invaluable to the advancement of new processes and projects."
RadTech 2024 event sessions balance formulating for traditional UV+EB applications such as printing and packaging, while also detailing opportunities for emerging areas such as 3D printing/additive manufacturing, coil coatings, wearables, batteries, automotive technologies, and composites. UV+EB technology plays a large role in the global ink, coatings and adhesive industries, and the technical program will inspire discussions on the latest regulatory and sustainability initiatives, and how UV+EB is often the best solution for eco-responsible and energy-efficient manufacturing.
Conference sessions will detail some of the major benefits of UV+EB including:
- Energy Efficiency: UV and EB curing processes are generally much more energy-efficient compared to traditional thermal drying methods. They require less energy to operate and can complete the curing process much more rapidly.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: UV and EB generally use materials that are free from solvents and other harmful chemicals, significantly reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and eliminating hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and CO2 emissions.
- Enhanced Product Quality and Durability: Products cured with UV and EB often exhibit superior qualities, such as increased durability, better chemical resistance, and enhanced appearance. This can lead to longer-lasting products, reducing the need for frequent replacements and thus diminishing overall consumption and waste.
- Versatility and Innovation: UV and EB technologies are adaptable to a wide range of materials and applications. This versatility encourages innovation in manufacturing, paving the way for new, sustainable materials and processes.
- Economic Benefits: UV and EB save energy, materials, and floor space; while significantly increasing throughput speed, and reducing waste management, typically resulting in substantial economic benefits for manufacturers.
Learn more at https://radtech.org/radtech24/.
