IST America to Participate in BIG IDEAS for UV + EB Technology Conference
- Published: February 23, 2026, By Trevor
IST America (ISTA), the North American division of global UV and LED light-curing leader IST Metz, will participate in the upcoming BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference, taking place March 2 - 3, 2026, aboard the historic USS Midway Aircraft Carrier & Museum in San Diego, California.
The BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference brings together leaders in photopolymer chemistry, advanced manufacturing, coatings, energy, materials science, additive manufacturing, and DefenseTech to explore the technologies shaping the future of UV and EB curing. The event focuses on efficiency, durability, innovation, precision, safety, and versatility across applications ranging from automotive and aerospace to packaging, electronics, and next-generation materials.
Mark VandenBosch, Technical Sales Specialist – Web & Converting, IST America, will participate in the BIG IDEAS in Coil Coating panel discussion on Monday, March 2. The session will examine advancements in UV and EB technologies for coil coating, including performance requirements, process integration, sustainability drivers, and evolving market demands.
“Coil coating continues to evolve as manufacturers look for faster curing, lower energy consumption, and more consistent surface performance,” said VandenBosch. “We look forward to contributing to this technical discussion around where the industry is heading.”
IST America supports a wide range of industrial UV and LED curing applications, including coil coating systems utilizing BLK® LAMPcure technology, LEDcure solutions, and excimer systems for surface modification and mattification. With in-house engineering expertise and a full portfolio of UV, LED, and excimer systems, IST delivers reliable, energy-efficient curing solutions tailored to demanding industrial environments.
Mark VandenBosch, Technical Sales, IST America
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
