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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 8–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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ANS Winter Conference: DOE, NRC leaders stress need for speedier nuclear approval
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Chris Wright
During speeches at the American Nuclear Society’s Winter Conference & Expo, happening this week in Washington, D.C., Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair David Wright both promised that the Trump administration will speed up nuclear reviews so the U.S. can maintain leadership in nuclear energy.
The DOE’s Wright took a stab at the NRC’s traditionally slow bureaucratic processes in approving primarily large light water reactors in the past, saying that the agency needs to speed up to meet the greater demand for new small modular reactors.
Thursday, June 15, 2023|8:30–11:30AM EDT
Bus departs hotel at 8:45am. Meet in the hotel lobby.
Cost: $15
Established in 1946, Major Tool & Machine (MTM) is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana, just minutes from the ANS annual meeting, that provides manufacturing solutions for our customer’s most complex needs. MTM specializes in large CNC milling and turning machining, manual and robotic welding, engineering, program management, inspection, and assembly services. Major Tool & Machine proudly serves a variety of industries, including nuclear, and specializes in many areas of the nuclear fuel cycle:
MTM offers turning, milling, high-speed machining, flexible manufacturing, welding, semi and automated robotic welding, fabrication, and material processing. You really have to see the facilities to fully appreciate the vast capabilities that are available. MTM was acquired in September 2021 by Precinmac, a family of precision machining and fabrication companies, and shares a sister company, Petersen Inc., which also heavily supports the nuclear industry.
Attire should be business casual/comfortable, closed-toed shoes are required. Safety glasses will also be required but will be provided to attendees.
