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Radiation Shielded Room Design: Protecting Your Health and Safety
Radiation shielding is a crucial component in facilities that use radioactive materials, particle accelerators, or any other sources of ionizing radiation. A radiation shielded room design must take into account the type of radiation used, the potential exposure to individuals, and the intended use of the facility. In this post, our highly experienced design team will explore […]
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Industrial Radiation Shielding Vaults 101
Industrial radiation shielding vaults are an important part of any facility where workers could be exposed to ionizing radiation. As a company with years of experience in creating industrial radiation shielding solutions, we know just how critical it is to keep workers safe from radiation exposure. In this post, we’ll dive into what industrial radiation shielding vaults […]
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Radiation Shielding Calculations – The Basics
Our team of physicists understand the importance of accurately calculating radiation shielding in various industries such as medical, nuclear, and space. In this blog post, we’ll provide an overview of what radiation shielding calculations are, what factors affect them and the methods we use to calculate the proper radiation shielding for our shielding studies. Table […]
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Radiation Shielded Doors 101
Radiation shielding doors are an important tool for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. These doors are used in a variety of settings, including nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and research labs, to reduce the amount of radiation that is emitted or absorbed.In this blog, we talk about everything […]
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Custom Radiation Shielding Fabrication for Advanced Surgical Center
Medina Vein and Vascular is a leading minimally invasive endovascular surgery centers across Northeast Ohio that specializes in providing advanced treatment options for patients with vein and vascular disorders. In order to deliver the best possible care to their patients, their Medina Ohio center was in need of custom fabricated articulating medical arm.Keep reading to learn […]
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3 Factors Considered By A Radiation Shielding Expert
Like we’ve mentioned before in our previous blog posts, protecting you and your colleagues from radiation exposure is of utmost importance. Radiation shielding is important in a variety of industries, including (but not limited to) industrial, medical, academic, and defense. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most important factors our team considers when developing proper radiation shielding […]
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Why is Lead Great For Radiation Shielding?
In this blog, we’ll be talking about the benefits lead has for radiation shielding, and provide insights on how you can apply this knowledge to your next radiation shielded room. Table of Contents What is Attenuation?What Makes Lead Good For Radiation Shielding? What This Means For You Closing What is Attenuation?Before we begin, we should […]
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3 Reasons to Work With a Radiation Shielding Expert
You need to work with a radiation shielding expert. If your business is having radiation shielding constructed for the first time, it can be intimidating. That’s why we see a lot of our clients work with architects and general contractors. Although it may seem like the best option, working with an architect or general contractor may […]
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Radiation Shielding Helps Healthcare Company Expand
Siemens Healthineers AG is a German medical device company. It is the parent company for several medical technology companies and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany with a rich history.In order to increase testing capacity for their CT and Pet CT machines, Siemens enlisted Matter Fabs to build an industry leading radiation cabin. Keep reading to find […]
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How to Protect Yourself from Radiation
Radiation is a natural component of existence. We are always surrounded by background radiation, which is derived from natural minerals. However, there are other times you may be exposed to radiation from other sources and machines. Because of this, making sure that you’re compliant with all of the NRC safety regulations are important to keep […]