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Oak Ridge and Idaho National Laboratories partner to 3D print and AI-qualify nuclear ...
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Oak Ridge and Idaho National Laboratories have partnered to use wire arc 3D printing combined with AI-driven real-time qualification to manufacture nuclear pressure vessels domestically, addressing the US's lacking forging capacity and accelerating deployment for nuclear and other industrial sectors.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 28 Aug 2026.
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You must rethink supply chains as nuclear and heavy industry move from scarce forging to on-demand 3D printing with AI validation. Cutting physical testing short opens the door to faster product cycles and new entrants in heavy component manufacturing.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 28 Aug 2026
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