Team led by Rolls-Royce wins funding for mini nuclear reactors The Government has announced initial match funding to a consortium of companies, led by Rolls-Royce, for a new type of nuclear power station in the UK.
New R&D facility to accelerate use of robotics in nuclear industry A new facility to accelerate the use of robotics in the UK nuclear power industry has been announced, including for both decommissioning and new builds.
£1.4bn investment in electric vehicles and fusion reactor tech announced Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom has unveiled a new investment package to help UK researchers and businesses innovate and embrace new green technology.
Hinkley Point C reaches another key milestone Hinkley Point C has reached another milestone as work begins to install 38,000 concrete segments required to support three underground marine tunnels.
Supplying nickel alloy wire to nuclear industry boosts growth Supplying high performance nickel alloy wire to the growing nuclear power industry is helping a British manufacturer expand.
Nuclear fusion test facility to open in Rotherham A £22 million nuclear fusion research facility will open in Rotherham next year which will test joining technologies for specialist metals and materials.
World's largest crane starts work at Hinkley Point C The world’s largest crane, which is able to stand 250m tall and carry 5,000 tonnes, has started work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station site.
Mini nuclear reactors could reinvent the energy industry This week it was announced the UK Government has proposed £18 million investment in the creation of innovative mini nuclear power stations, called small modular reactors (SMR).
South West sees surge in investment thanks to Hinkley Point C The South West of England is seeing a sharp increase in regional investment from companies thanks to the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project.
Rolls-Royce gets Government funding for mini nuclear reactors The Government has proposed £18 million investment in the creation of innovative mini nuclear power stations – smaller and less expensive to build than traditional plants.
Build new nuclear power stations to reach net-zero, CBI says The UK should build new nuclear power stations and scale up carbon capture to reach the Government’s target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to the CBI.
5,000 tonnes of Welsh steel used at Hinkley Point C nuclear plant The base for the first reactor of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has been completed, which means construction of the nuclear buildings above ground can now begin.
How 3D Printing can be used to advance nuclear energy technologies This video from the US Department of Energy explains how additive manufacturing systems can be used to advance the nuclear power industry.
National College for Nuclear wins Semta Skills award Bridgwater & Taunton College’s National College for Nuclear, Southern Hub (NCfN) has won the Skills Innovation of the Year category at the Semta Skills Awards,
Bromford launches major recruitment drive following £18m investment Birmingham-based Bromford Industries has announced plans to create 40 new jobs globally, including apprenticeships and graduates, in 2019 to support its ambitious growth plans.
Nuclear AMRC Midlands opens for business at Infinity Park, Derby Nuclear AMRC Midlands, a new research and innovation centre to support manufacturers across the region, is opening for business in the iHub at Infinity Park, Derby.
Rolls-Royce to provide MTU diesel generators for Hinkley backup power Rolls Royce has signed a contract to provide its MTU diesel generators to provide back-up power to the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
Nuclear AMRC's new Derby facility welcomed by minister The Nuclear AMRC’s new Derby facility has been welcomed by government as aligning with the aims of the £200 million nuclear sector deal.
100th UK manufacturer achieves Fit For Nuclear Precision engineering group Paul Fabrications has become the 100th UK manufacturing company to prove its readiness for civil nuclear work through the Nuclear AMRC's Fit For Nuclear programme.
Hexagon machine measures up to nuclear inspection role Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence UK is playing a key role in the development of advanced production processes for the civil nuclear industry.
Kuka showcases robotics for nuclear plant clean up KUKA Systems UK has showcased its developments in robotic solutions for radioactive waste clearance to organisations tasked with cleaning up the Fukushima nuclear plant.
Nuclear matters An introduction to the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at the University of Sheffield, highlighting some of its key technologies and services.
Alloy Wire targets new nuclear opportunities A Black Country manufacturer is setting its sights on a share of the £60 billion nuclear sector after securing a new funding boost.
Nuclear AMRC appoints new business development director The Nuclear AMRC has appointed a new business development director to help UK manufacturers win work in the civil nuclear sector.
