Low energy electron beams have the potential to revolutionize many industrial sterilization, curing, and materials processing applications.  EB is an energy efficient, chemical free alternative to many traditional process technologies.

Regardless of the application, a common consideration when evaluating this technology is how does electron beam energy interact with the basic material in the product or packaging material being treated.  While the effects of high energy radiation (i.e. Gamma Radiation or High Energy EB) on the bulk properties of many materials have been documented, there has been little basic research on the effects of low voltage EB on surface and bulk properties of materials.

AEB has entered into a partnership with the School of Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell to do a comprehensive study of the effects of low voltage electron beam on many common plastic materials.  The research will provide manufacturing professionals a better understanding of how low energy EB treatment can be integrated into their existing process lines.  We hope this is the the start of a long collaboration with one of the preeminant plastics engineering programs in the world.

Links to UML - AEB Collaboration Story: Press Release, Plastics News, Finishing Today

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To our knowledge here at AEB, this is the blogosphere's only site focused on the applications of, and opportunities for, low voltage electron beam technology.  As the internet is fast becoming the primary source for learning about new technologies, we have made a commitment to invest in upgrading our website content in order to make www.aeb.com the destination for learning about low voltage electron beams and following the latest technology and application trends.  Our intention is to not only let you know what is going on at AEB and in the world of electron beams, but to start a virtual community of people who are helping to make in-line electron beam processing a pervasive industrial process technology.  If you read something interesting here and want to comment, please jump in. 

If you already know AEB or have perused our site, you know that we are mono-maniacal in our commitment to change the world with our compact, low energy, electron beam technology.  Whether it be electron beams for advanced curing applications, materials modification, packaging sterilization, pollution abatement, food treatment, or weather control - this is the place to talk about it.  Be part of the revolution!  Or at least check in once and a while to see what we are thinking about.