NukeMed Technologies

What NukeMed Technologies does

NukeMed Technologies is a privately held US manufacturer specializing in radiation shielding and containment systems for nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical handling. The company is headquartered in Peru, Indiana, with a workforce of 11–50 employees, and operates under the doing-business-as name Nuke Med. Founded and led by John Zehner (CEO, Founder, and President), the firm serves two primary customer verticals: nuclear medicine facilities (hospitals, clinics, and specialty departments) and radiopharmaceutical suppliers requiring DOT/IATA/IAEA-compliant production and shipping equipment.

The product portfolio is organized into two categories. Shielding products include hot cells with seamless 316L stainless steel interiors and 50–75mm lead shielding, synthesis mini cells with 360-degree lead protection, PET and SPECT L-blocks with 2-inch lead shielding, ICP-MS shields, mobile body shields, containment hoods for gaseous isotopes such as I-131, shielded waste bunkers, syringe waste carriers, and a family of lead-shielded pigs for vial transport. Radiopharma solutions include DOT Yellow II Type A shipping containers with temperature control down to –80°C, I-131 air monitoring kits, manipulator arm/lift transfer carts compatible with Tru-Motion, CRL, and Wälischmiller systems, a disposable GD100MG GPS tracking device, UN/DOT HAZMAT physical testing services to Title 49 CFR specifications, and radioisotope distribution (Actinium-225 and Copper-64). Differentiators include proprietary design features such as interlocking V-shaped lead bricks and 5.2 g/cm3 density lead glass, as well as multidisciplinary in-house design by nuclear engineers, pharmacists, and clinicians with over 40 years of combined experience.

The business model is hardware-driven, with catalog products priced from $145 (lead-shielded pigs) to $22,250 (shielded PET workstation) sold through a WooCommerce-based e-commerce storefront and direct phone/contact-form sales for custom and major equipment. There is no disclosed recurring subscription revenue, no app, no public API, no funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no parent company. The company markets through its website product catalog and a single phone sales line (888-996-4905), with no third-party distributors or resellers.

Name

NukeMed Technologies

Legal name

NukeMed Technologies

Website

https://nukemed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NukeMed Technologies is a privately held Indiana-based manufacturer of radiation shielding, containment, and DOT-compliant shipping systems for nuclear medicine facilities and radiopharmaceutical suppliers. It sells hot cells, L-blocks, Type A containers, GPS tracking, and radioisotopes (Ac-225, Cu-64) via e-commerce and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Shielding Equipment for Nuclear Medicine

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Safety, Dosimetry & Regulatory Compliance (Nuclear Medicine) (HLAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Radiation shielding equipment
• Nuclear medicine hardware
• Radiopharmaceutical containment
• Lead shielding products
• Radioactive material shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Peru

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of physical radiation shielding equipment and radiopharmaceutical production/shipping solutions. Products range from small shields ($145-$955) to major equipment like hot cells and synthesis mini cells (custom pricing). One-time purchase model with no recurring subscription mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

NukeMed Technologies manufactures and sells radiation shielding and containment hardware for nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical handling. Its product line includes hot cells, synthesis mini cells, PET and SPECT L-blocks, lead shielded pigs, mobile body shields, shielded waste bunkers, syringe waste carriers, and containment hoods. It also supplies radiopharma logistics solutions such as DOT/IATA/IAEA-compliant Type A shipping containers, I-131 air monitoring kits, manipulator arm/lift transfer carts, disposable GPS tracking systems, DOT container testing services, and radioisotopes including Actinium-225 and Copper-64.

Product overview

NukeMed Technologies is a manufacturer of radiation shielding and containment solutions for nuclear medicine, offering two primary product categories: Shielding products (hot cells, synthesis mini cells, various L-blocks including PET and SPECT variants, ICP-MS shields, mobile body shields, containment hoods, shielded waste bunkers, syringe waste carriers, and lead shielded pigs in multiple sizes) and Radiopharma Solutions (Type A shipping containers, I-131 air monitoring kits, manipulator arm/lift transfer carts, GPS tracking systems, DOT container testing services, and radioisotopes including Actinium-225 and Copper-64). All products are designed by nuclear engineers, pharmacists, and clinicians with over 40 years of industry experience, emphasizing safety, adaptability, and customization to meet client specifications. The company operates from Peru, Indiana and provides both standard and custom-designed solutions for radiopharmaceutical production, handling, and transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hot Cells Precision-engineered hot cells for radiopharmaceutical production and dispensing, featuring 316L stainless steel interiors, 304 brushed stainless-steel exteriors, LED lighting, electrical outlets, lead glass windows at 5.2 g/cm3 density, 50-75mm lead shielding, and optional Class 100 clean air technology. Targeted at nuclear medicine departments and radiopharmacies.
• Synthesis Mini Cells Dual-configuration radiochemistry shielding cells with over/under design providing 360-degree lead shielding (60mm or 75mm options), compatible with all current automated synthesis modules and designed for easy cleaning. Targeted at radiopharmaceutical production facilities.
• Shielded PET Workstation L-block shield workstation with interlocking lead bricks featuring V-shaped edges, 2-inch thick lead shielding, and an 8x8x4 inch lead glass window for high-energy PET nuclide handling. Priced at $22,250.
• PET L Block Lead shielded L-block with 2-inch thick front and base shielding and an 8x8x4 inch lead glass window for receiving and preparing high-energy PET nuclide doses. Ships in modular form with no component exceeding 50 lbs for installation without lifting equipment. Priced at $7,250.
• SPECT L-Block Gamma radiation shield constructed of 0.5-inch thick lead with lead glass and polycarbonate panels for shielding mid to low-energy beta and gamma radioactive materials. Priced at $2,650.
• ICP-MS Shield Compact bench shield with 0.25-inch lead shielding for small work areas, suitable for HPLC, ICP-MS applications, and temporary storage of syringes or vials. Priced at $765.
• Mobile Body Shield Portable gamma radiation protection panel with 0.5-inch thick lead, measuring 36 by 18 inches, featuring handles, swivel locks, and tipping-resistant design for hot laboratory areas. Priced at $5,575.
• Shielded Waste Bunker 4-inch thick lead shielded waste container with interlocking overlapping bricks to prevent radiation shine-through, customizable configurations with optional sliding covers and epoxy or stainless steel finishes. Quote-based pricing.
• Syringe Waste Carrier Shield Lead-lined sharps container with 0.25-inch thick lead shielding and stainless steel finish for safe disposal of radioactive syringes and infectious waste, featuring clasps and transport handle. Priced at $3,000.
• Lead Shielded Pig (SRX-PUR-0299) Type C 20ml blue shielded pig with 1-inch lead shielding, accommodating 20ml vials for higher activity gamma radioactive storage, suitable for cold pack shipping conditions. Priced at $145.
• Lead Shielded Pig (SRX-TWL-0506) 30ml shielded pig with 1-inch lead shielding for higher PET energies, accommodating 10/30ml vials, featuring a handle and compatible with DOT Yellow II Type A packaging. Priced at $955.
• Lead Shielded Pig (SRX-PUR-0065) Type E 20ml shielded pig with 0.34-inch lead shielding for cold or cryogenic shipping conditions, accommodating 10/20ml vials with optional heat shrink wrap sealing. Priced at $170.
• Containment Hoods State-of-the-art containment system with 2-inch lead shielding on all sides and base for handling gaseous radioactive materials such as I-131 therapy isotopes, featuring negative pressure ducting and optional blowers.
• Type A Shipping Container DOT/IATA/IAEA compliant Type A packaging system for radioactive materials, accommodating alpha, beta and gamma emitters with temperature control from room temperature to -80°C and optional GPS tracking. Priced at $1,100.
• I-131 Air Monitoring Kit Air monitoring system providing breathing zone and stack monitoring for I-131 with dual open face sampler heads, inline combination filter, and vacuum pump operating at 1.1 cfm. Priced at $1,650.
• Manipulator Arm/Lift Transfer Cart System for installation and removal of tele-manipulators consisting of transportation cart and lift table enabling horizontal and vertical movement, accommodating CRL, Tru-Motion, and Wälischmiller manipulator models. Priced at $17,500.
• DOT Container Testing UN/DOT HAZMAT physical testing service including stack compression, drop, compatibility, penetration, and water spray testing for Class 7 dangerous goods containers to Title 49 CFR specifications. Quote-based pricing.
• GPS Tracking System Disposable GD100MG tracking device providing real-time monitoring of location, temperature, and light exposure for air and ground radioactive material shipments with automated reports. Quote-based pricing.
• Radioisotopes (Actinium-225 and Copper-64) Radioisotope products available for purchase including Actinium-225 (Ac-225) and Copper-64 (Cu-64) for radiopharmaceutical applications. Quote-based pricing.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mirion Technologies: Largest publicly traded radiation safety and detection company, which acquired Biodex and Capintec to extend its nuclear-medicine shielding portfolio. Directly comparable to NukeMed across hot cells, L-blocks, and dosimetry, but with significantly broader scope across medical, industrial, and defense markets.
• Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy Services: Operates the largest US radiopharmacy distribution network and supplies unit-dose radiopharmaceuticals. Comparable as a US-wide radiopharma distribution player that overlaps with NukeMed's emerging isotope distribution offering, but with vastly broader scale and logistics.
• IBA (Ion Beam Applications): Global leader in radiopharmaceutical production solutions and proton therapy equipment. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the radiopharma supply chain where NukeMed sells shielding and isotope distribution, but operates at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Capintec (Mirion): Nuclear medicine accessory manufacturer specializing in dose calibrators, syringe shields, and shielding products for radiopharmacy and nuclear medicine departments. Directly comparable product overlap with NukeMed's shielded pigs and L-block lines.
• MarShield: Canadian manufacturer of radiation shielding products including lead-lined cabinets, L-blocks, syringe shields, and storage containers for nuclear medicine. Comparable mid-sized specialty player with overlapping product categories and customization model.
• Biodex Medical Systems (Mirion): Long-standing manufacturer of radiation therapy and nuclear medicine shielding, L-blocks, syringes shields, and PET equipment. Closest direct competitor to NukeMed in nuclear-medicine bench-top shielding and hot cell products.
• Ultraray Radiation Protection: Specialty manufacturer of lead-shielded enclosures, cells, and radiation protection products for nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy. Similar size profile to NukeMed and directly competes in hot cell and shielding equipment categories.
• Radiation Protection Products: US manufacturer of lead-lined cabinets, hot cells, and nuclear medicine shielding enclosures with comparable customization capabilities. Closely mirrors NukeMed's shielded workstations and bunkers for diagnostic and therapy isotope handling.
• Barrier Technologies: US radiation protection products manufacturer producing lead-lined barriers, mobile shields, and personal protection equipment. Comparable product mix to NukeMed's mobile body shields and bench-top shielding lines.

Emerging players

• PETNET Solutions (Siemens Healthineers): Operates a large network of PET radiopharmacies distributing FDG and other tracers. Comparable to NukeMed's emerging isotope distribution activity (Ac-225, Cu-64), but at network scale and bundled with Siemens cyclotron and imaging equipment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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