Royal recognition for County Durham innovators
- kelseygarbutt
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A pioneering County Durham company has received royal recognition for their innovative contributions to global challenges, securing King’s Awards for Enterprise.
Durham-based Geoptic, a spin-out from Durham University, University of Sheffield and St Mary’s University, Twickenham, has received an award for innovation.
The company uses cosmic ray muon imaging to safely assess the structural integrity of railway tunnels – offering a futuristic alternative to traditional, riskier methods.