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US Argonne Lab Proposes 3D Printing for Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor Parts

Argonne National Laboratory has submitted a proposal to allow 3D printing for high-temperature nuclear reactor components. The team wants industry approval for Laser Powder Bed Fusion, which builds metal parts layer by layer. This could speed up manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and give designers more flexibility for advanced reactors. The work involves multiple national labs and supports Department of Energy efforts to modernize nuclear energy production.

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