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Medical Radiation Shielding

Radiation Shielding Calculations – The Basics

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*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.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 […]

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Radiation Shielding

Radiation Shielded Doors 101

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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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Projects

Custom Radiation Shielding Fabrication for Advanced Surgical Center

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*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.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 […]

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3 Factors Considered By A Radiation Shielding Expert

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*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.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 […]

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Radiation Shielding

Why is Lead Great For Radiation Shielding?

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*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.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 Toggle What is Attenuation?What Makes Lead Good For Radiation Shielding? What This Means […]

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Medical Radiation Shielding

3 Reasons to Work With a Radiation Shielding Expert

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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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Projects

Radiation Shielding Helps Healthcare Company Expand

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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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Radiation Shielding

How to Protect Yourself from Radiation

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*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.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 […]

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Radiographic Testing

Why using RT is Best for Industrial NDT

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*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.Industrial NDT, or non-destructive testing, is often done in industrial environments to help guarantee that a company’s process is producing results that are of high-quality and safe for the end user and surrounding areas.Typically, when people think of industrial NDT, they think of hand gages and […]

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MatterVault

3 Reasons to Build Modular Radiation Shielding

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In simplest terms, modular radiation shielding is exactly that, shielding that can be easily constructed and torn down much faster than traditional radiation vaults. Modular radiation shielding can be utilized in many different industries and applications such as industrial, NDT, and medical. In this post, our team will cover the most frequent reasons our customers choose to […]

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