We deployed ~$1M to explore a next-generation nuclear reactor concept in stealth.
The results were strong enough that we decided to get serious.
Now building: NX Atomics.
People seem to think nuclear energy is primarily a physics problem, but at its core (no pun intended) it's an economic one
We've solved basic fission, the real challenge is making that cheap enough to be worth it
Long term that's going to require more than just size and scale
Stephan Gottlieb, Chief Engineer. Mechanical engineer with 30+ years spanning robotics, aerospace systems, and nuclear tech.
Contributed to the Airbus A380 program, holds multiple patents, and lectures in mechanical engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Dortmund.
It's time to properly introduced the people behind NX Atomics.
Our board brings decades of experience across nuclear engineering, finance, law, and advanced manufacturing. Meet the lineup:
Dr. Jan Philipp Dabruck, CTO. Nuclear physicist with over a decade in reactor simulation, radiation safety, and advanced nuclear design. PhD from RWTH Aachen, European patent holder, and former head of Simulation & Safety at Dual Fluid. Leads our reactor platform development.
Just recorded a podcast with @allie__voss and @AlexDVoss from @NXatomics. A fascinating new nuclear startup with this insanely great new generation reactor called VELA. Episode drops in 2 weeks.
As a nuclear nerd, I'm absolutely enamored with how quickly much of the industry is going
As an energy policy nerd, I know that ultimately everything comes down to cost, and cost comes down to physics
I think we're onto something here:
We can 3D print parts for airplanes and submarines, why not nuclear reactors?
Our team recently visited @Sciaky_inc in Chicago to discuss using their EBAM technology for our developing SMR.
Soooo despite living in Ohio we're actually launching in Indiana because Ohio is so behind the ball on nuclear power compared to basically all of its neighbors
I really do hope that Ohio gets its act together, but for now we'll be building in the Hoosier state!
Can you 3D print nuclear reactors? We think so.
I’m standing in front of an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) machine, AKA high-tech metal 3D printing.
Our plan is to use smarter SMR manufacturing techniques to drive down the cost of nuclear power.