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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and A.J. Tuck Company have developed a hybrid manufacturing process that combines 3D printing and electroforming to produce leak-free hot isostatic pressing (HIP) cans for advanced nuclear reactors and other energy applications, potentially reducing reliance on constrained domestic forging supply chains.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.
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This new process cuts your dependency on scarce domestic forging capacity by enabling precise, scalable production of nuclear reactor parts with less cost and complexity. If you make metal components for energy or defense, now is the time to pivot towards hybrid 3D printing and electroforming capabilities.
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