Published on 12.03.2026·Know-how, Radiation crosslinking
The memory effect of plastics: The basis of modern shrink products
Shrink products such as shrink tubing, shrink sleeves, and shrink collars are indispensable tools in technology and industry. Their strength: Thanks to the memory effect, they automatically adapt to almost any component geometry when heated, fit perfectly, and ensure lasting…
Published on 06.11.2025·Know-how, Radiation crosslinking
Degree of crosslinking in plastics: Optimizing material properties
Lightweight and high-performance materials are essential in many industries in order to meet the ever-growing demands for efficiency, resource conservation, and sustainability in production and product design. Whether in the automotive industry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or medical technology, plastics…
Published on 25.08.2025·Know-how, Radiation crosslinking
Precise material refinement: Crosslinking methods for plastic upgrades
Long-length and coiled products often play an important role in critical infrastructures by contributing significantly to seamless communication and smooth transport. It is crucial that cables, pipes, tubes, and wires are durable, reliable, and safe. However, the materials used for…
Published on 19.05.2025·Know-how, Radiation sterilization
What sterilization methods exist? An overview of sterilization methods
In many industries, sterilization is essential to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Sterility is particularly crucial in medical technology, biotechnology, and numerous packaging materials. But what kind of sterilization methods are there, and how do they differ?…
Published on 03.04.2025·Know-how, Whitepaper, Radiation sterilization
Guideline: Sterilization with gamma radiation
The use of gamma rays ensures reliable germ reduction and sterilization - even for high-density materials and products with complex geometries. Whether implants, syringes, or primary pharmaceutical packaging: Which products are particularly well-suited for this process and are regularly treated…
Published on 18.03.2025·Know-how, Whitepaper, Radiation sterilization
Guideline: Sterilization with E-beam
E-Beam technology offers an efficient solution for sterilization and germ reduction - fast, reliable, and without chemical residues. From pipettes and blister packs to catheters and cannulas: What products are particularly well-suited for the process and are regularly treated at…
Published on 10.03.2025·Know-how, Radiation crosslinking
Efficiency booster: irradiation of power semiconductors
Modern power semiconductors have to fulfil ever higher requirements - better performance, lower losses and more stability. Electron irradiation offers a precise way of optimizing the properties in a targeted manner by improving the switching characteristics and service life.
Published on 05.03.2025·Know-how, Radiation sterilization
ISO 11137: An overview of the process standard
DIN EN ISO 11137 is a process standard that defines specific requirements and guidelines for the radiation sterilization of medical devices. It covers the entire process of radiation sterilization - from development and validation to the determination of the sterilization…
