Thursday, July 1, 2010

About Rad Source Technologies

Rad Source Technologies is currently the only company in the world supplying a comprehensive line of commercial X-ray radiation products designed to replace self-shielded gamma sources. Current products are used for the irradiation of cells, myeloablation of small animals, sterile insect technique (SIT), sterile insect release (SIR), viral inactivation, food irradiation research, seed mutation, and various other scientific applications.

The Company, has been producing the RS 2000 since 1999. The RS 2000's primary application is public and private research institutions performing cell, small animal and selected test application studies. These units are currently in use at over 100 renowned universities and research institutions around the world. This product makes use of patented technology to deliver a uniform and consistent dose satisfying the exacting needs of researchers.

The Company's constant research and cooperative collaboration with Universities and private technology companies produced a very high output, non-isotope, x-ray emitter known and patented as the "4 pi emitter" (patent #7346147). In 2004, the Company delivered its first product using this technology.

Since the development of the 4 pi emitter, Rad Source has been invited to present to the National Academy of Sciences panel on self-contained sources, the ASTM, IAEA and NRC regarding isotope source replacement.

The Company's production facility is located in Suwanee, Georgia where engineering, integration, and final testing are performed. Rad Source also manufactures its 4 pi emitters in the facility. The Company has significant resources available in design and dosimetry of radiation products. Rad Source's experience with supporting private, medical, academic and public institutions provides a broad base of service and support experience. For this reason most service is performed directly from the factory, with travel available as needed. In addition, the Company utilizes local technicians in select areas, but will always have available an in-house expert where necessary.

Rad Source's experience and knowledge of irradiation sources and efficiently producing irradiation as well as the support necessary to it including dosimetry, shielding and knowledge of associated regulations provides a basis of credibility for practically expanding the use of irradiation in both existing and new markets.
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