In the nuclear energy industry, additive manufacturing plays a crucial role in the production of complex components and prototypes. It enables the rapid fabrication of intricate designs, reducing lead times and costs associated with traditional manufacturing methods. This technology allows for the creation of specialized parts with enhanced durability and precision, which are essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of nuclear power plants. Additionally, 3D printing can be used to produce radiation-resistant materials and tools for maintenance and repair in radioactive environments.
Freemelt signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Proxima Fusion GmbH, the German stellarator developer, and became a member of the…
Proxima Fusion closed a €411 million ($468 million) Series A2 financing round on July 7, 2026, pushing its valuation to…
AMPERA has completed production of its first full-scale, 3D printed nuclear reactor module, a step in the Florida-based company's plan…
Framatome inaugurated its new additive manufacturing center in Romans-sur-Isère on July 2, 2026, in what the company described as the…
VoxelMatters is again serving as the official media partner for the Formnext Technology Talks, a year-round webinar series organized by…
Indiana company NX Atomics, a startup developing high-temperature small modular reactors (SMRs) for clean baseload power and industrial process heat,…
Metal Powder Works, a Pittsburgh-based specialty materials company, has entered the third phase of its product development program with Westinghouse…
Researchers at the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a method for using additive manufacturing…
A research team from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has received the 2026 SME Aubin Additive…
DURABLE is a research project focused on using additive manufacturing to redesign the plasma-facing components (PFCs) of fusion reactors. The…
