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14 POWDER COATING, April 2018 A s the use of ultraviolet and elec- tron beam (UV+EB) processes continues to grow and new ap- plications arise, traditional manufactur- ing firms are customizing their equip- m e n t f o r t h e s e f a s t - e m e r g i n g technologies. UV+EB are becoming vital solutions in the growth of next- generation fabrication, finishing, pro- tection, and adhesion technologies for a wide range of applications. RadTech International North America, the non- profit association for the advancement of UV+EB technology, has announced its 16th biennial event dedicated to this rapidly emerging field. RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo and Confer- ence 2018 will be held May 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago, Ill. The 3-day conference and expo is the world's largest UV+EB event, making it a must for anyone involved in these technologies. The conference and exhibition are dedicated to fostering educational, technical, and scientific advancement in the manufacture and use of UV+EB curable products. UV+EB curing offers energy effi- ciency, increased return on invest- ment, higher quality products, and lower greenhouse gas and VOC emis- sions. Talk to the experts and meet the leading industry suppliers on the trade show floor to learn how these technologies enable sustainable and flexible manufacturing. Education The educational programming for the show will consist of more than 100 technical sessions, short courses, and panel discussions. There will also be New Product Debut special sessions, which will allow exhibitors to showcase their new products and services. Lead- ing industrial and consumer product companies as well as suppliers to the in- dustry will be presenting various indus- try sessions focused on solutions of- fered by UV+EB technologies as well as practical applications. Sessions will focus on UV-cured powder coatings, high-performance coatings, waterborne coatings, field- SHOW PREVIEW RadTech's biennial show returns to the Windy City Don't miss the world's largest event dedicated to the educational, technical, and scientific advancement of UV and EB technologies. Alicia Tyznik Editor