From Lab to Tons per Year: Scaling Spark Plasma Sintering for Reactor Components

Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS), also known as Field-Assisted Sintering Technology (FAST), is one of the most advanced and versatile powder consolidation methods available today. By combining pressure with pulsed electrical current, SPS rapidly densifie ...

Advancing U.S. Nuclear Capabilities Through Domestic Production of Boron Carbide (B₄C)

As the United States accelerates its push toward energy independence and carbon reduction, nuclear power is once again taking center stage. Advanced reactor designs, small modular reactors (SMRs), and life extensions of existing plants are all gainin ...