Low energy electron beams (LEEB), typically between 300 and 800 keV, have been used for many years to modify surface properties and decontaminate surfaces. Their low penetration depth allows for precise surface treatment without affecting underlying layers, and the compact, self-shielding accelerators can be mounted...
The iia and France Rayonnements Ionisants (FRI) have signed an agreement to work in partnership on activities that will improve knowledge and create a better understanding and appreciation of irradiation applications and technologies by those both within and outside the industry, and by students and...
At the ICARST 2025 conference, ThreeRays (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and Aerial, both members of the iia, signed a Letter of Understanding to expand access to advanced dosimetry technologies across China and Asia. ThreeRays will serve as Aerial’s authorised regional partner, promoting its high-precision dosimetry systems...
Join the iia for our latest webinar! An Introduction to iia's Roadmap to an Electron Beam or X-ray Center for Industrial Applications 📅 Wednesday 21st May, 2025 🕒 3pm - 4pm GMT (4pm CET, 11am EDT, 8am PDT) ✅ Registration available here The iia invites you to join us for...
The iia is pleased to welcome Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, KAERI as its newest member. The Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), an affiliate of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), is the only research institute in Korea specializing exclusively in radiation technology. ARTI plays a key...
The third edition of the International Food Ionizing Processing Symposium (IFIS 2025) will be held 4 - 6 June 2025 in Chengdu, China. The event will bring together industry experts, thought leaders and innovators to explore the latest advancements and trends in the field of...
The iia participated in the Third International Conference on Applications of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST-2025) that was held at the IAEA Vienna, 7-11 April 2025. This conference programme aimed to provide a comprehensive review of significant developments in applications of radiation science and technology, and...
To spread the word on radiation applications, Thomas Kroc (US Representative for the iia) attended PDA Week 2025 in Palm Springs, California. The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is the industry trade group for pharma and biopharma manufacturers. This industry has not utilized radiation as much...
A new revision of ISO 11137-1:2025 Sterilization of health care products — Radiation — Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices has been released. The 2025 edition of ISO 11137-1, which specifies the requirements for radiation...
NextBeam, based in South Dakota (USA), has announced the launch of the NextBeam Research Fellowship, an initiative designed to support innovative research in accelerator-based sterilization and radiation processing. The fellowship offers selected researchers access to NextBeam's E-Beam processing facilities, advanced dosimetry, technical support, and opportunities for...
This joint iia/WINS Best Practice Guide helps those with responsibility for the management of security of gamma irradiation facilities to understand and manage security risk. It aims to define the responsibilities of the various stakeholders, provide practical advice on physical protection systems and security management,...
The latest iia newsletter is now available below and at this link. Sign up to receive the iia newsletter directly to your inbox by clicking here. Low Energy Electron Beam factsheet out now The latest iia factsheet introducing Low Energy Electron Beams (LEEB) is now available to...
Radiation Physics & Chemistry has made a call for papers for its Special Issue ‘Progress and Current State of Radiation Technology Utilization and Applications in Latin America and the Caribbean’. This special issue will showcase the state of radiation processing in Latin America, highlight its benefits,...
