3D Printing Reshapes Construction for Nuclear Energy

3D printing reshapes construction for nuclear energy

In a bold step toward transforming how nuclear infrastructure is built, the Department of Energy's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with Kairos Power and Barnard ...

The Role of 3D Printing in Shaping Nuclear Energy Infrastructure The Role of 3D Printing in Shaping Nuclear Energy Infrastructure

The Role of 3D Printing in Shaping Nuclear Energy Infrastructure The world of nuclear infrastructure is experiencing a remarkable transformation, driven by innovation and cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing. A ground-breaking collaboration between the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Kairos Power, and Barnard Construction is making waves in the construction of the H…

3D Printing Reshapes Nuclear Construction with Composite Formwork

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), in collaboration with reactor developer Kairos Power and Barnard Construction, has developed and deployed large-format 3D pr

3D Printing Reshapes Construction for Nuclear Energy

In a bold step toward transforming how nuclear infrastructure is built, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with Kairos Power and Barnard Construction, has successfully developed and validated large-scale, 3D-printed polymer composite forms for casting complex, high-precision concrete structures.

Nuclear Revolution: 3D printing builds the first advanced US reactor - Economic Scenarios

A radically innovative construction method is gaining traction in East Tennessee, where massive, custom-built 3D-printed molds are being used to pour

14 Days | Kairos Power's 3D printing reshapes construction for nuclear energy

14 days. That’s all it took for Kairos Power to prove the efficiency and quality of its 3D-printed polymer composite forms for casting complex, high-precision concrete structures. Compared to traditional methods relying on steel or wood forms that can be costly, imprecise, and time-consuming to build, this shift marks a significant advancement in nuclear construction methodology.  Currently, the concrete forms are being used at Kairos Power’s Oa…