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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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ORNL–General Atomics partnership on ceramic matrix composites
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) with the objective of working together on advanced ceramic matrix composite materials for applications in extreme environments. Materials that can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, corrosion, and mechanical stress are required in aerospace, defense, energy, and other sectors.
According to the agreement, the San Diego–based GA-EMS will use resources from ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to develop “scalable, efficient manufacturing techniques for extreme environment materials including precursors, fibers, composites, and coatings utilized in carbon/carbon (C/C), carbon/silicon carbide (C/SiC), and SiC/SiC composite systems.”
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by ETWDD
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|10:00–11:45AM CDT|Indiana/Iowa
Session Chair:
Stylianos Chatzidakis
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Kostadin N. Ivanov
Panel objective: The objective of the panel is to bring together experts from industry, national labs, NRC and DOE to highlight innovative approaches to modernizing nuclear research and training facilities, leveraging advanced technologies such as digital twins to enhance operations, safety, and efficiency. We aim to discuss challenges and opportunities in implementing cybersecurity measures and anomaly detection systems to safeguard critical infrastructure. Additionally, the panel will explore strategies to address workforce development needs for the next generation of nuclear professionals. Purdue University recently received a significant grant to revitalize two research facilities, PUMA and PUR-1, in collaboration with MIT and NCSU, which will serve as a case study for transformative efforts in nuclear infrastructure modernization and their impact on education and research.
Kostadin Ivanov
NCSU
Lin-Wen Hu
MIT
Vivek Agarwal
INL
Andrew Boulanger
Department of Enengy
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