E-Beam What’s new with Karen? E-BEAM Services’ blog gets an update July 30, 2015 / May 18, 2020 by ebeam The New: Lab Coat If you’re an avid follower of Karen’s Corner, you might have noticed that Karen recently got a makeover. The content hasn’t changed at all, just Karen’s lab coat! The Good Ol’: FAQ vs. Blog When we at E-BEAM Services were starting Karen’s Corner, we debated between writing a FAQ section, or […] Read more »
Bioreduction Archive E-Beam What is bioreduction and how does E-BEAM Services accomplish it? July 8, 2015 / November 18, 2025 by ebeam Bioreduction is a general term for reducing the number of microorganisms, or bioburden, in a product, sometimes referred to as “killing bugs.” Sterilization is a special case of bioreduction that has specific requirements set by a regulatory body such as the FDA. If a product is labeled as “sterile”, it must meet those requirements. Read more »
Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam Property Improvements Molecular Structures in Polymer Crosslinking Chemistry June 19, 2015 / May 19, 2020 by ebeam If crosslinking chemistry is like carpentry on a molecular level, then electron beam processing is like having a “secret weapon” in your tool belt. Instead of using time-consuming and complicated chemical crosslinking, let the electrons do the heavy lifting! When a polymer is showered with high energy electrons, the electrons kick off hydrogens and create […] Read more »
Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam Property Improvements Wire, Cable, & Tubing We put the “X” in PEX: The Movie June 2, 2015 / May 19, 2020 by ebeam Read more »
Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam Property Improvements Wire, Cable, & Tubing We put the “X” in PEX pipe May 29, 2015 / September 23, 2025 by ebeam Polyethylene (PE) pipe goes through the e-beam process and becomes crosslinked (X). That is how we put the “X” in PEX. Polyethylene is the most common polymer we electron beam crosslink every day. We see it in different forms, from injection molded and thermoformed parts, extruded sheet, tubing and wire and cable. While there are […] Read more »
Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam E-BEAM Services’ post-show wrap-up: Crosslinking at NPE 2015 April 24, 2015 / May 19, 2020 by ebeam The E-BEAM Services team is back from Orlando after our week of exhibiting at the NPE 2015. With more than 1,000,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 2,000 exhibitors, and more than 60,000 individuals, and 20,000 buying companies, NPE 2015 had its largest event in its almost 70 year history! Read more »
E-Beam What is a Lichtenberg tree? March 17, 2015 / October 9, 2025 by ebeam It has been called “trapped lightning,” but is also known as a Lichtenberg tree. We can create these Lichtenberg figures by shooting millions of electrons 99% the speed of light into the top face of an acrylic plaque. The electrons become trapped in the middle when they are absorbed within the density of the […] Read more »
E-Beam Product Validation Sterilization Sterilization Cost How do I validate my medical device for e-beam sterilization? August 18, 2014 / October 9, 2025 by ebeam To claim your product is sterile after e-beam treatment, you must perform several validation steps, as regulated by ISO 11137. This validation process is comparable to that of gamma sterilization and it is simpler than the process for ETO sterilization. If you do not have a microbiology lab in-house, you will need to partner with […] Read more »