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Radiation Processing Control and Dosimetry

Radiation processing consists of exposing a product to an electron or X-ray beam from an accelerator or to Gamma rays emitted by a radioactive source. This treatment is characterized by the dose, the amount of absorbed energy per mass unit of the treated product. The dose unit is the Gray (Gy), where 1 Gray equals 1 Joule absorbed per kilogram of irradiated material. This process is applied across a wide range of industries, ensuring safety, sterilization, and material enhancement.

As a recognized collaborating center for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Aerial plays a crucial role in advancing research, developing best practices, and supporting global initiatives in radiation processing. Our expertise contributes to the optimization of irradiation techniques, ensuring compliance with international standards while fostering innovation in dosimetry and radiation applications.

Our activities include

Irradiation Testing & Optimization

  • Application sectors include packaging (decontamination, sterilization), medical devices (sterilization), para-pharmacy and cosmetology (aseptization, sterilization), environmental treatments (waste, water, pollutant management), polymer enhancement, electronics (semiconductor modification), and even jewellery/cosmetics (coloring semi-precious stones and glass).
  • Assistance in setting up radiation sources (electron accelerators, X-rays, Gamma) through feasibility studies, plant design, qualification, and performance assessments (IQ, OQ, PQ).

Dosimetry System Implementation

  • Calibration and verification of dosimetry systems using methods such as Alanine, GEX Windose, CTA, FWT, Gafchromic, and more.
  • Calibration of reference irradiation sources and performance qualification of dosimetry systems (assessing uncertainty, reproducibility, stability, and environmental effects).
  • Ongoing research into emerging dosimetry methods, including optical measurements, EPR, calorimetry, and electrical quantification.
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Training Programs

As a key international hub for radiation processing expertise, Aerial provides tailored training programs in:

  • Radiation process control (IQ/OQ/PQ/Process Monitoring)
  • Dosimetry and calibration techniques
  • Radiation sterilization and microbiology
  • Impact of radiation on materials

Advanced Tools & Software

Aerial develops and provides dose measurement equipment (both hardware and software) that complies with current standards, ensuring precise control during IQ/OQ/PQ and continuous process monitoring.

Our capabilities

Our capabilities extend to irradiated samples in both electron and X-ray modes, covering all solid products—whether packaged, in sheets, or in bulk (cables, liquids, powders, wires, tubes, etc.).

Aerial’s collaborative approach, backed by its role as an IAEA Collaborating Center, ensures that we stay at the forefront of radiation processing, supporting industries and research institutions worldwide with cutting-edge solutions and expertise.

For industries and laboratories seeking to optimize radiation processing and ensure rigorous quality control, Aerial offers a complete, integrated solution in control and dosimetry.

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Radiation processing control Experts

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Florent Kuntz

Strategic Development Manager in Irradiation

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Abbas Nasreddine

Project Manager – Technical and Irradiation Process Control

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Lucas Tasinato

PhD Student in Physics/Irradiation

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Sebastien Riegler

Product Manager – Dosimetric Systems

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Arnaud Maurer

Dosimetry Technician

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Tabatha Dufour

Research Engineer - Head nof the Dosimetry Lab

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Antoine Conrad

Dosimetric System Technician

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I. Aatik

Dosimetric System Technician