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Argonne Lab's 3D Printing Breakthrough Could Speed Nuclear Reactor Approvals
Argonne National Laboratory researchers have submitted a draft Code Case to ASME that would allow laser powder bed fusion 3D printing for high-temperature nuclear reactor components, potentially cutting years off the approval timeline for next-generation reactors.
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
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