Category: Medical Radiation Shielding
Medical Radiation Shielding
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 […]
Medical Radiation Shielding
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.Types of […]
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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 […]
Medical Radiation Shielding
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 […]
Medical Radiation Shielding
Radiation Oncology Education for Practicing Medical Physicists
Physicists fulfill a very important role in medical, industrial, and many other fields. Radiation oncology physicists contribute to the effectiveness of radiological imaging procedures by assuring radiation safety and improved imaging techniques. Therapeutic medical physicists contribute to the development of therapeutic techniques, collaborate with radiation oncologists to design treatment plans, and monitor equipment and procedures […]