BGS Beta-Gamma-Service (BGS) has been named for a second consecutive year in the TOP 100 innovation competition.
BGS’ technology is employed in the sterilisation of medical devices, the refinement of plastics, and numerous development projects in the areas of lightweight construction and recycling.
The TOP 100 competition has been running since 1993, and aims to award small and medium-sized enterprises for outstanding innovative strength and above-average innovation achievements.
BGS uses accelerated electrons (beta rays) and gamma rays to destroy germs and create sterile conditions, as well as to improve the properties of plastics through radiation. Through radiation crosslinking, the properties of commodity and technical plastics undergo an upgrading within a matter of seconds. The durability and resilience of the treated components is increased – expensive high-performance plastics that are difficult to process can then be used in certain applications.
Andreas Ostrowicki, managing director, commented: “Numerous R&D projects are currently running in the area of radiation crosslinking. Whether it involves weight reduction and lightweight construction, dealing with strong electrical currents, batteries or new production processes: The materials used are exposed to high temperatures and have to withstand extreme conditions. Radiation crosslinking can provide solutions for numerous applications now and in the future.”
As the TOP 100 innovator is increasingly underlining the topic of sustainability, BGS is currently collaborating on a process with the Technical University of Berlin, the University of Aalen and the partner nylon polymers for mechanical recycling of radiation crosslinked thermoplastics. The first results are expected in 2021.