Mike J, Idacavage
Founder of Radical Curing LLC with over 40 years of experience in UV and EB curing technology.
Publications
Education
Syracuse University
PhD, Organometallic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry / December, 1979
Syracuse University
Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry / December, 1979
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Chemistry / June, 1975
Experience
ZeGlass, Inc.
Advisory Board Member / May, 2024 — Present
Azul 3D, Inc
Science Advisory Board Member / April, 2021 — Present
Azul 3DTM is a leading-edge 3D printing company that is transforming the additive manufacturing industry. Initially invented at Northwestern University, HARPTM prints 3D structures from a wide pallet of materials. The initial printers based upon HARP are capable of manufacturing parts at production speeds, regardless of size, with a throughput dramatically outpacing its competitors and becoming competitive with injection molding. Azul 3D is enabling manufacturers to transition from prototype to mass-manufacturing on a single, streamlined production platform. In combination with proprietary industrial-grade materials, it offers the opportunity for just-in-time mass production of diverse, highly customized products.
Radical Curing LLC
Founder / December, 2018 — Present
Radical Curing LLC provides consulting/Advisor services in all areas of photopolymerizations for development of monomers, formulations, specialty polymers and materials, and applications.
Founder President / December, 2018 — January
Advisorconsultant on UV Curable and Electron Beam technology
RadTech Foundation Inc
President / October, 2015 — Present
The Foundation operates as a 501-c-3 non-profit organization for educational and scientific purposes relevant to the furtherance of radiant energy processing, with emphasis on Ultraviolet (UV), Electron Beam (EB) and visible light technologies. The objectives are: A. Educate students, academia, NGOs, industry, and government about the economic and technical merits of radiant energy processing. B. Enhance the public understanding of radiant energy as a means to significantly reduce pollution, lower energy use, improve workers safety, and to lessen environmental concerns over air quality and waste emissions. C. Foster the development of student and business personnel interest in the use of radiant energy processing for commercial and industrial applications. D. Increase public awareness of the benefits of radiant energy processing. E. Promote the continued expansion of the technology through educational opportunities, grants to those fostering the furtherance of the technology and through scholarships and awards for talented young students and professionals who are pursuing the field.
President / October, 2015 — January
The Foundation operates as a 501-c-3 non-profit organization for educational and scientific purposes relevant to the furtherance of radiant energy processing with emphasis on Ultraviolet (UV) Electron Beam (EB) and visible light technologies. The objectives are: Educate students academia NGOs industry and government about the economic and technical merits of radiant energy processing. Enhance the public understanding of radiant energy to significantly reduce pollution lower energy use improve workers safety and to lessen environmental concerns over air quality and waste emissions. Foster the development of student and business personnel interest in the use of radiant energy processing for commercial and industrial applications. Increase public awareness of the benefits of radiant energy processing. Promote the continued expansion of the technology through educational opportunities grants to those fostering the furtherance of the technology and through scholarships and awards for talented young students and professionals who are pursuing the field.
RadTech International NA
Board of Directors / January, 2011 — Present
•President of RadTech North America 2009 – 2010 •Lifetime Member of the Board of Directors •Editor in Chief for the RadTech Report, the publication for the RadTech North America trade association 2002 - 2005 •Received the RadTech International President’s Award in 2003 for exceptional technical and educational contributions to the development of the radiation curing industry •Served as the Conference Chair for the RadTech NA biannual conference from 2000 to 2008
President / January, 2009 — December, 2010
•President of RadTech North America 2009 – 2010 •Lifetime Member of the Board of Directors •Editor in Chief for the RadTech Report, the publication for the RadTech North America trade association 2002 - 2005
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Adjunct Associate Professor / November, 2013 — September, 2019
Developed the course content and delivery of the Principles of Energy Curing Technologies on-line course. In addition, I also developed the course and delivery on UV Curable 3D Printing technology. Both courses are part of the Radiation Curing Program (RCP) at SUNY-ESF that responds to current and emerging demands for UV/EB training.
Colorado Photopolymer Solutions
VP Business Development / June, 2015 — November, 2018
• Responsible for the development of new customer focused projects. • Working with the President of CPS to create internal processes for manufacturing, research and general company strategy. • Evaluate new Radiation cure technologies/applications. • Areas of particular interest: UV Curable 3D Printing, Electron Beam Curing, High Performance Coatings
VP Business Development / June, 2015 — December, 2018
Responsible for the development of new customer focused projects. Working with the President of CPS to create internal processes for manufacturing research and general company strategy. Evaluate new Energy Cure technologiesapplications. Areas of particular interest: UV Curable 3D Printing Electron Beam Curing High Performance Coatings
Esstech Inc.
VP Business Development / April, 2013 — June, 2015
* Developed the strategy and implement the introduction of unique UV curable methacrylates and acrylates for a wide range of industrial applications. * Developed through internal and external collaborations new UV curable materials for adhesives. The market focus was in Displays, PVs, Medical devices, etc. * Evaluated new Radiation cure technologies/applications * Directed and managed the R&D projects in the Essington, PA labs.
PL Industries, a division of ESSTECH, Inc
Director, Business Development / November, 2011 — March, 2013
* Developed the strategy and implemented the introduction of unique UV curable methacrylates and acrylates for a wide range of industrial applications. * Developed through internal and external collaborations new UV curable materials for adhesives. The market focus is in Displays, PVs, Medical devices, etc. * Collaborated with several Universities and Research Institutes to develop novel UV curable materials for both industrial and dental applications.
FlexTech, a SEMI Strategic Association Partner
Board of Directors / January, 2011 — June, 2011
Cytec Solvay Group
Principal Research Fellow / August, 2007 — June, 2011
•As a member of the Cytec Science Advisory Board, responsible for recommending new technology areas for all Cytec businesses •Responsible for technology strategy for opportunities for Cytec in the Electronic Materials market. The key areas of market interest were in Displays and Photovoltaic devices •In collaboration with a University of Western Ontario professor, developed and wrote a proposal for a new technology for water barrier coatings for electronic devices. This proposal was awarded $365K by the Canadian government. In addition, the project received significant additional funding from the University as an Innovation award. The project is now in progress •Served as an internal consultant for the Cytec Radcure, Adhesive and Phosphine Product Lines •As the Cytec Principal Research Fellow, a critical role was to represent Cytec to the external community. An indication of the success in this area is as follows: oServed as President of RadTech NA from 2009 to 2010. This market/technology was considered by Cytec as their growth business. oMember of the Georgia Tech School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Advisory Board oMember of the Technology Board and the Board of Directors for the FlexTech Alliance, the leading industry consortium for flexible electronics. As a member of the Technology Board, a key responsibility was the evaluation and approval of research funding for innovative projects in the flexible electronics arena. The average amount of funding per year was $2 MM. oConference Co-Chair for the 2009 through 2012 Annual Flexible Electronics & Display Conference oProject Leader representing both Cytec and the FlexTech Alliance for a benchmarking study of printable electronics at Clemson University and a project to increase the efficiency of Organic PVs at Solarmer Energy, Inc.
Cytec Industries
Global Radcure Research Director / July, 2005 — August, 2007
•Cytec Industries purchased UCB Chemicals in July, 2005 •Directed and set goals for the global Radcure technology team (Atlanta, Brussels, Tokyo) and approve all strategic procurement and capital expenditures in Radcure •Direct management responsibilities for Radcure Research, Analytical and Process Engineering groups in Atlanta •Direct management responsibilities for the Radcure Research group in Tsukuba, Japan. •Responsible for the development and management of a 2.5 million dollar department budget •As the Atlanta Center Leader, directed the R&D Center to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of resources (human and financial) ensuring safe operation and compliance with all federal, local and company environmental and safety regulations •As a member of the Radcure Global Business Team, responsible for working closely with other functions to prepare and implement business strategy, ensuring the effective management of the project portfolio with appropriate technology development focus, and to establish financial goals and budgets
UCB S.A.
V.P. Radcure R&D / June, 2002 — July, 2005
•Functioned as the Chief Technology Officer of UCB Chemicals Corporation •Managed a team of seven direct reports and 25 indirect reports located at the Smyrna and North Augusta, SC locations. In addition to the R&T department, four additional technical service groups with an additional total of 40 scientists were also managed/coordinated. The technical service groups formally reported to the Business Units for objectives •Direct management responsibilities for Radcure Research, Powders Research, Composite Research, PSA Technical Service, Analytical and Technology (Process Engineering plus Pilot Plant) •Responsible for the functional coordination of UCB Chemicals Corporation Global Research & Technology Analytical Group. There were a total of 7 sites located in 5 different countries •Responsible for Technology assessment related to license proposals, acquisitions, etc •Responsible for the development and maintenance of patent portfolio. •Developed and implemented a restructuring of the global QC organization. This has involved twelve different sites in eight countries •Assisted UCB Chemicals Corporation New Business Development with new technology/business opportunities. Help identify, develop, and commercialize new products and applications •Responsible for the development and management of a 7.5 million dollar department budget (total for all technical groups) •Responsible for the on-going development and implementation of a new UCB Chemicals Technical Center •Participated in the executive committee for the Industry/University Center for Cooperative Research on Photopolymerization
Radcure Research Manager / January, 1996 — June, 2002
•Managed a team of seven direct reports and 25 indirect reports located at the Smyrna and North Augusta, SC locations. •Direct management responsibilities for Radcure Research, Powders Research, Analytical and Technology (Process Engineering plus Pilot Plant) •Responsible for Technology assessment related to license proposals, acquisitions, etc •Responsible for the development and maintenance of patent portfolio. •Assisted UCB Chemicals Corporation New Business Development with new technology/business opportunities. Help identify, develop, and commercialize new products and applications •Responsible for the development and management of a 1.5 million dollar department budget. •Responsible for the on-going development and implementation of a new UCB Chemicals Technical Center •Participated in the executive committee for the Industry/University Center for Cooperative Research on Photopolymerization
NAPP Systems Inc.
Research Director / January, 1988 — January, 1996
•Managed a team of six direct reports and twelve indirect reports on a project to develop a UV-curable, water processable commercial flexographic plate. This technology was sold in March 1995 for 3.5 million dollars •Directed a cross-department team which successfully commercialized a UV-curable, water-processable newspaper printing plate. This product line is currently NAPP’s second largest business •Responsible for customer and vendor technical relationship for the Japan market. By personally working carefully with a key Japanese supplier, a unique association between the two companies was developed •Served as a key technical resource for domestic and international customer support •Served as a technical resource for the manufacturing and engineering departments •Active member of the NAPP Executive Management team •Introduced an Intellectual Property management system to NAPP •Responsible for the maintenance and expansion of NAPP’s Intellectual Property rights •Responsible for the development and management of a 1.4 million dollar department budget
Research Director / October, 1991 — January, 1996
Managed a team of six direct reports and twelve reports on a project to develop a UV-curable water processable commercial flexographic plate. This technology was sold in March 1995 for 3.5 million dollars. Directed a cross-department team which successfully commercialized a UV-curable water-processable newspaper printing plate. This product line is currently NAPPs second largest business. Responsible for customer and vendor technical relationship for the market. By personally working carefully with a key Japanese supplier a unique association between the two companies was developed. Serve as a key technical resource for domestic and international customer support. Serve as a technical resource for the manufacturing and engineering departments. Active member of the NAPP Executive Management team. Introduced an Intellectual Property management system to NAPP. Responsible for the maintenance and expansion of NAPPs Intellectual Property rights. Responsible for the development and management of a 1.4 million dollar department budget.
Manufacturing Technical Manager / February, 1988 — September, 1991
Organized and developed a technical department responsible for Quality Assurance customer support and process control. Managed 15 technical personnel in the Manufacturing Technical Department. Responsible for the development and management of a 0.8 million dollar department budget. Successfully managed technical sales support for the domestic and international markets. Coordinated the introduction of new products and raw materials between RD and the Manufacturing departments. Developed Quality testing protocols for new products and raw materials. Directed interdepartmental teams responsible for troubleshooting production problems improving manufacturing yields and reducing environmental waste. Introduced along with several other NAPP employees the concept of Total Quality Management to NAPP. The TQM philosophy is currently a major directive force in NAPPs management decisions.
Eastman Chemical Products, Inc.
Technical Representative – Coatings Group / October, 1985 — January, 1988
•Responsible for product development and technical sales support for the Coatings group •Responsible for setting up a UV lab and leading a technical team in the development of commercial products for the Wood Coatings market. •Served as technical liaison between Research, Manufacturing and Marketing for a variety of products for the Coatings market •Developed novel products based on Eastman’s water dispersible polymers. Recognized in an Eastman Kodak forum for innovative product development for this project •Led a technical team in the development of new products for a by-product, Lignin, from a billion dollar development program at Eastman Chemicals. Introduced several unique product uses for this material
Tennessee Eastman Company
Chemist, Staff Assistant – Dyes Department / November, 1983 — September, 1985
•As Staff Assistant to the Building Manager for two production facilities, responsibilities included all technical interfacing, production scheduling, and statistical process control. Managed Production personnel (approximately 80) during Building Manager’s absence •Responsible for the scale-up of manufacturing processes introduced from the Research & Development Departments •Worked closely with Marketing (ECPI) to solve customer problems and introduce product improvements
Chemist – Development & Control Department / October, 1979 — September, 1983
•Generated alternate commercially viable synthesis of small to medium molecular weight compounds utilized by other Kodak divisions •Worked closely with the Specialty Chemicals and Dyes Departments to optimize existing chemical processes and troubleshoot customer problems. •Developed new, commercially useful compounds based on existing Eastman Chemicals technology
Chemist Staff Assistant Dyes Department / November, 1983 — September, 1985
As Staff Assistant to the Building Manager for two production facilities responsibilities included all technical interfacing production scheduling and statistical process control. Managed Production personnel (approximately 80) during Building Managers absence. Responsible for the scale-up of manufacturing processes introduced from the Research Development Departments. Worked closely with Marketing (ECPI) to solve customer problems and introduce product improvements.
Chemist Development Control Department / October, 1979 — September, 1983
Generated alternate commercially viable synthesis of small to medium molecular weight compounds utilized by other Kodak divisions. Worked closely with the Specialty Chemicals and Dyes Departments to optimize existing chemical processes and troubleshoot customer problems. Developed new commercially useful compounds based on existing Eastman Chemicals technology.
SUNY-ESF
Adjunct Associate Professor / November, 2013 — January
Developed the course content and delivery for the Principles of Energy Curing Technologies on-line course. Developed the course content and delivery for the Basics of UV 3D Printing on-line course. Serves as part of the steering committee for the SUNY-ESF Radiation Curing Program.
PL Industries
VP Business Development / November, 2011 — May, 2015
PL Industries became a division of Esstech Inc. in May 2013. Developed the strategy and implemented the introduction of unique UV curable methacrylates and acrylates for a wide range of industrial applications. Developed through internal and external collaborations new UV curable materials for adhesives. The market focus was in Displays PVs Medical devices etc. Evaluated new Radiation cure technologiesapplications. Responsible for the management of the Esstech Technical Labs in Essington PA. Conference Co-Chair for the 11th through 14th Annual Flexible Electronics Display Conference.
Cytec Industries Inc.
Principal Research Fellow / August, 2007 — June, 2011
As a member of the Cytec Science Advisory Board responsible for recommending new technology areas for all Cytec businesses. Responsible for technology strategy for opportunities for Cytec in the Electronic Materials market. Lead both internal and external projects in Electronic Materials. Served as a consultant for the Cytec Radcure product Line. Served as President of RadTech North America 2009 - 2010. Member of the Technology Board for the FlexTech Alliance. Conference Co-Chair for the 9th and 10th Annual Flexible Electronics Display Conference.
Cytec Surface Specialties
Radcure Research Director / July, 2003 — August, 2007
Cytec Industries purchased UCB Chemicals in July 2003. As the Atlanta Center Leader lead and direct the RD Centre to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of resources (human and financial) ensuring safe operation and compliance with all federal local and company environmental and safety regulations. As a member of the Radcure Global Business Team responsible for working closely with other functions to prepare and implement business strategy ensuring the effective management of the project portfolio with appropriate technology development focus and to establish financial goals and budgets. Set goals for the global Radcure technology team ( ) and approve all strategic procurement and capital expenditures in Radcure. Responsible for the global Radcure Intellectual Property portfolio. Direct management responsibilities for Radcure Research Analytical and Process Engineering groups in Direct management responsibilities for the Radcure Research group in. Responsible for the development and management of a 2.5 million dollar department budget. Chaired the RadTech North American trade association Technical Committee with primary responsibility for the technical program for the RadTech conferences. Editor in Chief for the RadTech Report the publication for the RadTech North America trade association 2002 - 2005. Served on the executive committee for the IndustryUniversity Center for Cooperative Research on Photopolymerizations 2000 - 2005. Received the RadTech International Presidents Award in 2003 for exceptional technical and educational contributions to the development of the radiation curing industry. Keynote speaker for the 30th annual Waterborne High Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium in 2003. This honor was given in recognition of technical achievements in the radiation curing industry.
UCB Chemicals Corporation
Technology / February, 1996 — July, 2003
Functions as the Chief Technology Officer of UCB Chemicals Corporation. Currently managing a team of seven direct reports and 25 indirect reports located at the and locations. In addition to the RT department four additional technical service groups with an additional total of 40 scientists are also managedcoordinated. The technical service groups formally report to the Business Units for objectives. Direct management responsibilities for Radcure Research Powders Research Composite Research PSA Technical Service Analytical and Technology (Process Engineering plus Pilot Plant). Responsible for the functional coordination of UCB Chemicals Corporation Global Research Technology Analytical Group. Responsible for Technology assessment related to license proposals acquisitions etc. Responsible for the development and maintenance of patent portfolio. Developed and implemented a restructuring of the global QC organization. This has involved twelve different sites in eight countries. Assist UCB Chemicals Corporation New Business Development with new technologybusiness opportunities. Help identify develop and commercialize new products and applications. Responsible for the development and management of a 7.5 million dollar department budget (total for all technical groups). Responsible for the on-going development and implementation of a new. Chaired the RadTech Technical Committee with primary responsibility for the technical program for the RadTech conferences. Participated in the executive committee for the IndustryUniversity Center for Cooperative Research on Photopolymerization.
Eastman Chemical Products Inc.
Technical Representative Coatings Group / October, 1985 — January, 1988
Responsible for product development and technical sales support for the Coatings group. Responsible for setting up a UV lab and leading a technical team in the development of commercial products for the Wood Coatings market. Served as technical liaison between Research Manufacturing and Marketing for a variety of products for the Coatings market. Developed novel products based on s water dispersible polymers. Recognized in an Eastman Kodak forum for innovative product development for this project. Led a technical team in the development of new products for a by-product Lignin from a billion dollar development program at Eastman Chemicals. Introduced several unique product uses for this material.
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