- Rapport
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Metal Additive Manufacturing in Nuclear Applications
| 2020:699 | Pasi Puukko
Additive manufacturing, AM can bring new opportunities for nuclear energy sector, with the ability to print spare parts on demand and manufacture complex geometries in one piece. This report summarizes key findings and highlights, extracted from the webinar presentations.
Main drivers for AM utilization in the nuclear industry are related to digital warehousing and capabilities to achieve shorter lead times, as well as obsolescent part management. In addition, rapid repair of worn or damaged components is an interesting opportunity.