Press release submitted on behalf of IST America.
IST America (ISTA), Shorewood, Illinois, a global leader in UV, UV-LED and Excimer technology, is pleased to announce its participation in RadTech’s UV+EB Technology Conference, taking place May 18 – 21 in Detroit, MI. IST America will be co-exhibiting with its sister company IST INTECH at Booth 303, presenting a range of technologies designed to advance curing performance across industrial, graphics and specialty applications.
The centerpiece of IST’s exhibit will be FREEcure, a next-generation UV curing technology. This patented system represents a significant advancement in radiation curing by delivering high-performance results without the need for photoinitiators or nitrogen inerting.
FREEcure achieves these results by dramatically increasing the output of UV-C radiation. Built on the proven BLK® LAMPcure platform, FREEcure features optimized plasma technology, enhanced reflector and lamp materials, and refined electronic controls to dramatically increase output below 220nm.
Key benefits of FREEcure technology include:
• High-performance curing without photoinitiators
• Elimination of inerting and nitrogen requirements
• Improved chemical and mechanical resistance
• Excellent double bond conversions
• Simplified operation and lower overall system cost
FREEcure is particularly suited for industries seeking environmentally responsible and cost-efficient alternatives to conventional curing technologies. The technology provides excellent results even in formulations traditionally reliant on photoinitiators, making it an ideal solution for packaging, coatings, electronics and more.
“Our focus at RadTech 2025 is to showcase innovations that align with the industry’s growing demand for cleaner, faster and more efficient curing processes,” said Errol Moebius, President/CEO, IST America. “FREEcure not only meets those expectations, it redefines them.”
Alongside FREEcure, IST America and IST InTech will also present a selection of their core technologies, including LED curing systems, SMARTcure intelligent energy management and solutions for narrow web, sheetfed, metal decoration and industrial applications.
To learn more about FREEcure and the full range of IST curing solutions, visit Booth 303 at RadTech 2025 or go to www.ist-uv.com/en-us
About IST America
IST America, an arm of IST Metz in Nürtingen, Germany, is the leader in premium UV curing solutions, offering the most extensive portfolio of high-performance UV lamp and UV LED systems, along with excimer, hybrid, FREEcure and SMARTcure technologies. With over 30 years of experience, IST America provides innovative solutions to the U.S. market, including sales, service, parts and application expertise for advanced curing systems.
Serving industries from sheetfed, wide web and narrow web printing to digital and industrial applications, IST delivers reliable, tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of its customers. Committed to delivering More Than UV, IST works closely with clients to ensure precision, performance and success.
Based in Shorewood, IL, IST America is the U.S. division of IST Metz, a global leader in UV curing technology headquartered in Nürtingen, Germany.
For more information, visit www.ist-uv.com/en-us.
