E-beam and X-ray Technologies: innovative solutions Gino Massaro- IBA – March 5, 2015

Content IBA Group Product Line E-beam & X-ray Solution Provider Competences The Rhodotron DUO Configuration Case Study References Conclusions

IBA in a nutshell Based in Belgium, listed on Euronext Brussels Focused on particle accelerators > 400 accelerators worldwide 2013 FY sales of € 212 million ~1,200 people worldwide, 40 nationalities 15 offices on 3 continents

IBA in India IBA India (Mumbai) Dynamitron 3 MeV Cyclotrons: 18/9 MeV

IBA E-beam, X-ray and Proton Product Portfolio Dynamitron 0.5 -> 5 MeV | 200 mA Electron & Proton beam Rhodotron 3 -> 10 MeV | 700 kW Electron beam and X-rays Main application Polymer enhancement Main application Medical device sterilization

Modular Rhodotron High power in E-beam & X-ray Start small and “Pay-as-you-grow” Increased reliability through redundancy Up to 700kW Up to 420kW Up to 200kW

Dedicated vs Combined Configurations Dedicated E-beam 10 MeV Rhodotron Boxes Dedicated X-ray 5 or 7 MeV eXelis Pallets Combined E-beam & X-ray Rhodotron DUO Boxes new ! 10 MeV E-beam & 5 or 7 MeV X-ray

Rhodotron DUO www.iba-sterilization.com

Multipurpose reel-to-reel layout Dynamitron Multipurpose reel-to-reel layout

Self-shielded Dynamitron 500/800/1000keV Easy-e-Beam Self-shielded Dynamitron 500/800/1000keV

Self-shielded Dynamitron 500/800/1000keV Easy-e-Beam Self-shielded Dynamitron 500/800/1000keV

In-line Sterilization Unit 1 MeV self-shielded

The market looks for solutions To Develop internal competences: Processes Safety Sub-systems Validation (dosimetry) Building layout & requirements Integration of the production/sterilization line (PLCM), data management, ERP Finance Local regulations, legal aspects Marketing To build and rely on an efficient network: Customers Equipement (conveyors, safety, PO/TU, UBHS, QC, ozone, calendaring, …) Compounds Dosimetry References Agents Consultants Service centres

Selecting Optimal Irradiation Sterilization Technology: Start 1 Are products homogeneous in their packaging? Homogeneous No Yes Resistance to irradiation? High What is the product resistance to radiation (dose max)? 2 Is high penetration required to penetrate product or packaging? Penetration needs Low High 3 Low Sensitive products? Are products fragile or sensitive to irradiation (coloration, oxidation, …)? 4 Yes No E-beam X-ray X-ray or Gamma

At IBA « Selling is a sport team » Case Study: Glove manufacturer Status & constraints: Sterilized in gamma Product & packing sensitive to over-dosing Large volumes Cost of sterilization Project: MonteCarlo simulations Dose mapping Process optimization Product testing Partners: Conveyor supplier (OCME) Aerial (Dosimetry) BGS (Service centre)

Dose mapping at BGS (D)

Dosimetry results Dose kGy Lenghth (cm)

Dose mapping at BGS Results ~ ok…

Process improvement: Scattering plate MonteCarlo Simulations Thickness Distance to product Engineering Design Cooling Production Integration

Box #1: Influence of Scattering Plate (2)

Electron Beam Sdn Bhd Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia New packing

At IBA « Selling is a sport team » Easy-e-Beam Turnkey Project Automotive wire producer: Status & constraints: High speed Homogeneous & consistant quality of XL Large volumes Maximum uptime IBA Partners: Niehoff Leimbach Inhol & PolyOne Sikora & Zumbach

E-Beam & X-Ray Successful Project Conclusions E-Beam & X-Ray Successful Project A successful project is the result of: IBA’s dedication to engineering excellence. The elements of a successful installation are broader and more intangible. To our customers these elements appear as: Pre-Sale Assistance Project Definition, Scope & Responsibilities Facility Planning Installation Services Training Post-Installation Services Field Service Engineers Hub od spare parts .

Rhodotron DUO E-beam mode: 10 MeV E-beam Low density or small size products Single box treatment Box overscan Single or double side treatment E-beam

Rhodotron DUO X-ray mode: 5 or 7 MeV electrons converted to X-rays Thick or dense boxes 2-box treatment double side Product overlapping X-ray field X-ray X-ray

Additional costs for a Rhodotron DUO facility Additional costs for building a dual X-ray / E-beam facility vs E-beam dedicated facility : Additional X-ray beamline costs Little additional conveyor costs Very little additional shielding costs It costs 10-15% more to have a dual E-beam / X-ray functionality The Rhodotron DUO aims at facilitating the market adoption of X-ray by reducing the barriers to entry

Rhodotron DUO animation One accelerator, one conveyor, two technologies Rhodotron DUO www.iba-sterilization.com