AMPERA Produces First 3D-Printed Nuclear Reactor Module

[Marlin]

AMPERA Produces First 3D-Printed Nuclear Reactor Module

https://www.powermag.com/ampera-produces-first-3d-printed-nuclear-reactor-module/

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AMPERA completed a full-scale nuclear reactor module using silicon carbide additive manufacturing at its Florida innovation center. The unit features a monolithic gyroid core designed for 30 years of operation using TRISO thorium fuel. This development aims to support factory-based mass production of modular reactors for data centers, industrial applications, and defense sectors.

Advanced energy technology group AMPERA announced the company has completed production of what it called the first full-scale, 3D-printed nuclear reactor module.

The company unveiled the reactor module at the company's innovation center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on July 1. Brian Matthews, founder and CEO of AMPERA, told a crowd of more than 100 local officials, business leaders, and AMPERA employees, "This next-generation nuclear core and pressure vessel sets the foundation for factory-built, mass-produced nuclear energy. "The advanced technology and additive manufacturing used demonstrate a clear commercial path for new nuclear technology coming...

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https://www.powermag.com/ampera-produces-first-3d-printed-nuclear-reactor-module/

[Marlin]

Found a better article on the reactor design and operation.

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/319671/20260703/ampera-unveils-first-3d-printed-thorium-reactor-core-subcritical-design-targets-ai-power.htm