Research into the use of irradiation to treat artefacts started in the 1960s and it has now developed into a valuable tool for the preservation of our cultural heritage. Today, irradiation technologies are used to provide fast and effective treatment to prevent the deterioration of...
The Unit 1 reactor at OPG Darlington is now producing Cobalt-60 following its recent refurbishment and the authorisation issued by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in June 2024. The reactor was modified during refurbishment to enable it to produce Cobalt-60. OPG will similarly modify the...
The iia will attend and present at Kilmer 2025 Next Generation, Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance Conference, taking place 3 - 6 February in Orlando, Florida (USA). Arthur Dumba, iia General Manager, presentation and abstract: Analysis and Considerations for the use of Low Energy Electrons for Sterilization Low...
CGN Dasheng Accelerator Technology Co., Ltd. (CGNT), a member of the iia, signed a sales agreement on December 17th to supply a 10MeV/20kW Linear Electron Accelerator to the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology (INCT) in Warsaw. This marks the first time that CGN Dasheng's...
The iia created the Eb/X Working Group in early 2024, to provide information to iia members who are interested in implementing Ebeam or X-ray technologies for radiation processing purposes. The group also aims to understand the needs and requirements of users of the technologies and...
The iia Gamma Working Group (GWG) met virtually in January and May 2024 and many members were able to meet face-to-face in November at IMRP 2024. In addition to the routine activities, we received an update on activities from the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council during...
Attendees of IMRP 2024 can now view Tech Theatre and Plenary presentations on the event web app. In order to revisit these presentations, you will need to log in to your IMRP 2024 account using the information used when registering for the conference. Tech Theatre Presentations...
The iia hosted a side event at the IAEA Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications that was held on 26-28 November 2024 in Vienna, Austria. The conference brought together ministers and senior officials from IAEA Member States to discuss the role of nuclear...
IBA and BENEBION, both members of the iia, have signed contracts to install a Rhodotron® TT1000 with X-ray conversion capabilities at a new irradiation site in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This facility will serve as a centre for phytosanitary treatments and medical device sterilisation in...
The iia ‘Roadmap to an Electron Beam or X-ray Center for Industrial Applications’ is intended for executives, strategic decision makers and others with an interest in the use of electron beams and/or X-rays for their business. The Roadmap introduces the topics that need consideration to allow...
Texas A&M University, and the National Centre for Electron Beam Research are hosting the 2025 Hands-On Electron Beam Technology Workshop, 28 April – 2 May 2025, in College Station, Texas USA. This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of high and low-energy electron beam and...
Sterigenics and Nordion, both members of the iia which operate under the Sotera Health umbrella, recently hosted the 'Gamma: Sustainable Sterilization for the Long Term' webinar, now available to watch on-demand via the Sotera Health Academy platform. In this webinar, Richard Wiens (Director, Business Development &...
Nordion, a member of the iia, has started a series of informative social media posts on their LinkedIn page which aims to debunk myths about Cobalt-60, and highlight its diverse and important uses in the world today. The first instalment of their series spotlights the vital...
📍 Dubrovnik, Croatia 🗓️ 5 - 10 October 2025 The 33rd Miller Conference on Radiation Chemistry will bring together top scientists in radiation chemistry to discuss recent advancements across various fields, including materials synthesis, energy, environmental applications, and medicine. Continuing the tradition of previous Miller conferences, it...
BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG (BGS), a member of the iia based in Germany, has announced its expansion into the US market. Trading as BGS US LLC, the company will be headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The recently constructed facility is scheduled to go online in mid-2025...
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE DATABASE → The iia has published a database of Electron Beam and X-ray Systems and Suppliers that provides details of organisations that are able to supply equipment and services to investors in industrial irradiation. This database includes Eb/X equipment suppliers with...
Sterigenics, member of iia, are hosting a webinar ‘Gamma: Sustainable Sterilization for the Long Term’ on 18 September 2024. The webinar will supply details of both the global supply chain for Cobalt-60 and the sustainability of gamma irradiation as a sterilisation modality. Registration and the...
