Contact: Gary Cohen, Executive Director
301-229-3368; gary@radtech.org  

UV and EB Electronics Meeting Announcement 

Chevy Chase, MD— (March 24, 2005) The first ever RadTech meeting on the advancement of Ultraviolet (UV) and Electron Beam (EB) technology for electronics applications is scheduled for Monday, May 9 in Chicago, IL.  RadTech—the trade Association for UV and EB technology will include the session as part of its Spring Meeting, to explore potential electronics research programs, organizational partnerships, market development and standards activities. 

“Electronics manufacturers represent the largest users, by value, of UV and EB processes,” says David Harbourne, RadTech President and President of Fusion UV.  “The efficient fabrication of many products, including fiber optics, DVDs and CDs would not be possible without the technology.  In one example, a cellular phone contains as many as seven or more uses of UV.”

The use of UV and EB in electronics spans the spectrum of the industry from semiconductors, components and circuit boards to consumer electronics--with applications including structural adhesives, functional and decorative coatings, inks and photo masks.  “UV technology is a vital component of cutting edge electronics including the development of next generation semiconductors, flexible displays, printed electronics and new media such as holographic storage,” says Mark Tilley, Vice President DSM Desotech and chair of the RadTech electronics initiative.  “Given the scope of applications our first order of business is to target key opportunities, and organizations that have and interest in partnership with RadTech.” 

All are welcome to attend the RadTech Meeting, May 9-10, 2005, Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL.  The electronics meeting is Monday, May 9, at 9:30 am.  There is no meeting charge, however attendees are asked to register online at the RadTech website www.radtech.org, or contact RadTech at uveb@radtech.org; 301-229-3368.  Meeting attendees are invited to all open sessions to learn more about UV and EB technology; and are also invited to a Monday evening reception and Tuesday luncheon.

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UV and EB are high value, rapid throughput processes offering the virtual elimination of emissions and lower energy consumption compared with traditional methods—providing manufacturers with a safe, fast and efficient pollution prevention technology.  As a result, the industry continues to grow at over twice the rate of traditional processes.  

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