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Argonne Lab's 3D Printing Breakthrough Could Speed Nuclear Reactor Approvals
Key Takeaways
- Argonne National Lab submitted a draft ASME Code Case to approve laser powder bed fusion 3D printing for nuclear reactor components
- LPBF enables complex internal geometries and superior material properties that traditional machining cannot achieve for reactor parts
- Approval could reduce nuclear supply chain bottlenecks, cutting component lead times from years to weeks or months
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via interestingengineering.com