Non-invasive
inspection
Using Background
Radiation
How does it work?
Cosmic Ray Muography
High-energy cosmic rays create showers of particles called muons, in the upper atmosphere.
Using our novel 3D imaging system we can passively inspect the contents of shielded structures to identify the different materials contained within.
Markets
Muography is useful in many scenarios where physical inspection would be expensive, physically challenging or dangerous.
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University of Glasgow and UKNNL pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible when we first funded their pioneering R&D [in 2009].
They never overpromised, but greatly overachieved. They’re a team that can be trusted. We’re so excited and proud to see muography making a strong, positive impact within the nuclear industry today.
Hats off to Lynkeos for that!
Mark Downson (Business & Technology Manager ) / John Jowsey (Senior Technology Manager - retired)Sellafield Ltd -
UKNNL’s Central Laboratory at Sellafield is home to a world-first deployment of a CE-Certified muography system – the Lynkeos Muon Imaging System – on a nuclear licensed site.
Our close working relationship with Lynkeos over the years helped to turn this from concept into reality. The strength of our collaboration for over a decade has been recognised by our joint award of the Powerful Partnership Award at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023.
A key factor in our joint success has been our continued professional engagement. This has enabled UKNNL and Lynkeos to develop cutting-edge innovative technology that meets the needs of our customers and makes a real difference in nuclear.
Craig Shearer (Radiochemistry Capability Leader – Fuels, Reactors & Recycling)United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) -
Since first engaging with Lynkeos Technology in 2018, it has been a pleasure to support them through multiple Game Changers feasibility and proof-of-concept projects and to witness their journey as they develop their groundbreaking muon imaging system – an innovation with the potential to be a true game-changer for inspection applications in the complex and highly regulated nuclear sector.
Lynkeos has successfully secured multiple rounds of early-stage funding through Game Changers and engaged proactively with challenge owners from Sellafield Ltd, ensuring alignment with industry need. This speaks volumes about both their technology and the team behind it. I look forward to seeing this technology evolve into a commercial proposition in the near future.
Frank Allison (CEO)FIS360
About Lynkeos Technology
Lynkeos Technology is a Scottish company that spun-out from world-leading research at the University of Glasgow. We have worked in partnership with the UK nuclear industry and have commercialised our Muon Imaging System for use in a range of applications.
Lynkeos is the first company in the UK to specialise in the field of muography, which addresses some of the most complex technical challenges facing society today.