Nuclear Energy
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.
The University of Adelaide and South Australian nuclear technology company entX have secured funding to scale production of GenX, a betavoltaic nuclear battery designed for long-duration space and defense missions. …
Additive manufacturing is moving from trials to central production workflows across the energy sector. The clearest indicator is revenue momentum tied to direct part production rather than prototyping in many…
In our final eBook of 2025 we are looking at the energy sector, where additive manufacturing technologies—metal AM in particular—are transitioning from prototyping and development to production. The energy sector…
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has launched a new pilot line for the manufacturing of ceramic devices using 3D printing for the generation and use of renewable hydrogen.…
According to Kennesaw State University, internal structures of 3D printed components often limit strength and reliability. New research from the university shows that adjusting build settings can significantly improve part…
With growing energy demands globally and the growing importance for more efficient energy sources, the nuclear industry is ripe for innovation. Among the organizations driving nuclear innovations is the Oak…
Nikon SLM Solutions and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) have established a collaborative innovation hub, named “MANTRA,” to advance large‑format metal additive manufacturing (AM) for nuclear‑energy…
Kinectrics, a division of BWX Technologies, and Burloak Technologies, a Division of Samuel, Son & Co., have demonstrated a successful application of metal additive manufacturing for nuclear energy. This milestone…
In two recent studies, researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory used X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy to investigate steels produced using laser powder bed fusion…
In a major advancement for nuclear construction, the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in partnership with Kairos Power and Barnard Construction, has…
