Jacobs has developed the use of HIP bonding for the manufacture of plasma facing components (PFCs) across a suite of projects over the past 25 years. Jacobs, in combination with F4E and Leading Metal-Mechanical Solutions, has developed designs for manufacture for various ITER First Wall Panel (FWP) prototypes, which have Read more…
Jacobs is working with F4E to develop advanced fault studies models for the European ITER Test Blanket Systems, and to build a robust safety case to support the licensing of these advanced nuclear components. This experience of performing safety analysis and producing safety documentation that meets regulatory requirements can be Read more…
F4E and Micronor have developed a high-resolution fiber optic incremental encoder system which can function in a high magnetic environment. The all electronically passive design enables many potential applications where electronic based position encoders cannot be used. Micronor and F4E are currently working to achieve radiation resistance encoders that meet Read more…
F4E, Stockholm University and Mid Sweden University have investigated two methods of 3D printing in order to evaluate their feasibility of manufacturing ITER’s First Wall Beam. Providing high density and stress tolerances with the possibility to design and manufacture complex components, these AM technologies can find many applications in healthcare, Read more…
PRO-BEAM and F4E have developed a new electron beam welding solution dedicated to the manufacturing of huge and complex structures. Its combination of high accuracy, productivity and ability to weld very large structures, is a complete breakthrough and show promising applications in nuclear, maritime, railway or wind power. Technology assets Read more…
Tampere University in collaboration with F4E and TEKES have developed a vision software that can locate the position and orientation of a piece of remote handling equipment in an extremely harsh environment. Its simplicity and reliability make remote handling operations more efficient and accurate in different domains such as space, Read more…
Natec and F4E have developed a simulation and analysis tool for the design phase of big and complex welding assemblies in order to get the finest manufacturing process and develop the best jig structure. Industries dealing with massive and complex pieces, where the pattern of the manufacturing steps is crucial, Read more…
F4E and IDOM have generated a unique CFD meshing methodology for extremely large calculations applied to massive structures. This technology can be used in applications in which the design of big structures or pieces and its fluid behavior has to be analyzed in detail, such as, energy, transport and aerospace Read more…
F4E and EnginSoft have developed a virtual calculation algorithm for Finite Element analysis to study the electromagnetic behavior of complex and critical ITER components. Providing simplified user interface and strong reduction of computation time and cost, the technology could find applications in in Radio Frequency, EM forming/joining, photonics, optics and Read more…
F4E and CECOM have developed an innovative process to manufacture robust and compact components subjected to very high heat loads. Applications in aerospace, nuclear and energy industries, more precisely for brazing-free manufactured combustion chambers and components, are considered. Technology assets preservation of all the mechanical properties of the components while Read more…