Naarea, a French microreactor developer, has joined forces with Phoenix Manufacture, a precision engineering company, to ramp up production of the XAMR molten salt fast microreactor. The collaboration leverages 3D printing and aims to establish a joint production facility.
France -based microreactor developer Naarea has forged a strategic partnership with Phoenix Manufacture, a French company specializing in precision engineering, to facilitate the mass production of the XAMR molten salt fast microreactor. Phoenix Manufacture boasts expertise in industrializing complex devices for a range of sectors, including military, nuclear, petroleum, aerospace, and robotics.
The partnership aims to streamline the industrialization process for the XAMR microreactor Naarea is developing, encompassing key phases such as design, prototyping, first-of-a-kind (FOAK) manufacturing, and mass production. The companies plan to utilize advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing and potentially establish a joint production facility, incorporating reprocessing capabilities. This collaborative endeavor is projected to span until 2032.The partnership will focus on five key areas over the next decade: validating raw materials and the manufacturability of Naarea's additive manufacturing-designed parts; prototyping components of the XAMR microreactor; series production to provide parts for FOAK and mass production; exploring the establishment of a joint production facility for XAMR microreactor components, involving resource pooling and skill development; and evaluating solutions for recycling and recovering waste material generated during production and the recycling of used components. 3D printing will play a crucial role in producing components for the XAMR microreactor. Phoenix Manufacture will leverage its expertise to assist Naarea with design reviews and manufacturing throughout the project phases.Jean-Luc Alexandre, Founder and CEO of Naarea, expressed confidence in Phoenix Manufacture's capabilities, stating, 'We have chosen to rely on the expertise and skill of Phoenix Manufacture, a French company that will contribute to the design of an XAMR micro reactor made in France. Incorporating additive manufacturing represents a major asset for us: it will allow us to produce parts with consistent quality controlled in situ at each step of the manufacturing process.' He further emphasized the cost-saving benefits, reduced assembly needs, and the paramount importance of safety and security that additive manufacturing offers. Marco Calcamuggi, CEO and co-founder of Phoenix Manufacture, echoed the sentiment, stating, 'We are proud of this strategic partnership with Naarea, since additive manufacturing is at the heart of our vision for French reindustrialization. We firmly believe that this disruptive technology is profoundly transforming all industries, in particular the nuclear sector.'Naarea's XAMR micro reactor technology integrates three key advancements: molten salt, fast neutrons, and small modular reactors (SMRs). This microreactor is designed to utilize long-lived nuclear waste, potentially tapping into France's vast reserves of spent radioactive material, which could sustain operations for several hundred years. The company aspires to close the fuel cycle and foster a circular economy. The fast neutron reactor can generate 40 MW of electricity and heat (80 MW thermal) from spent nuclear fuel.Naarea describes its micro reactor as a molten salt reactor operating at near atmospheric pressure and salt-cooled, where an inherently self-regulating fission reaction occurs at a high temperature of approximately 1292 degrees Fahrenheit (700°C). The absence of water as a coolant minimizes the risk of explosions, contributing to a heightened safety profile. The company anticipates producing its first microreactors independently by 2027, gradually increasing production over a five-year period. The compact nature of the microreactor allows for deployment near consumers, optimizing energy distribution and enabling the decentralization of energy production
MICROREACTORS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FRANCE ENERGY PRODUCTION WASTE RECYCLING
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