Coatings World exclusive - Driving renewable energy curing with IONOMY ecosystem
Sebastien Villeneuve, Transformation Manager, Coil Coatings, AkzoNobel has been interviewed by Coatings World about the evolution of IONOMY™, a coalition launched in 2025 to help steel makers and coil coaters turn the ambition of renewable electricity-powered energy curing into reality.
Sebastien Villeneuve, Transformation Manager, Coil Coatings, AkzoNobel
The article explores how UV and electron beam (EB) curing can replace conventional gas ovens, delivering rapid cure speeds and operational flexibility with a smaller footprint while significantly reducing energy use and emissions. It also highlights key adoption barriers (integration complexity and upfront investment) and how the IONOMY ecosystem supports customers with end-to-end guidance and design support.