CHEVY CHASE, MD — RadTech, the nonprofit trade association for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV+EB) technology, has joined the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as a Member Institution. The National Academy of Inventors is a U.S. nonprofit dedicated to encouraging inventors and to recognize achievements that have made a "tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society." While traditionally focused on academia, NAI has accepted RadTech as the first nonprofit trade association chapter.
"In recognition of the many inventors in our technology space, and to build on RadTech's fast developing 'RadLaunch' effort to support start-ups, we look forward to the opportunity to engage with the NAI community, and we are excited to start our own, unique UV+EB focused chapter," said Eileen Weber, RadTech President, Global Marketing Manager, Allnex. “With the rapid advancement of new materials and processes, such as the development of UV LEDs, inkjet, and 3D/additive printing, UV and EB research is accelerating across disciplines such as medicine, electronics, aerospace and automotive applications.”