Nuclear energy is increasingly seen as a vital part of supplying carbon-free energy to a world with ever-increasing demands for electricity.

While renewable sources such as solar and wind continue to grow, in some energy circles, it is believed that nuclear alone stands as a reliable baseload energy source that can operate continuously to meet the minimum level of power demand 24/7 without negative environmental consequences. With this growing movement, next-generation nuclear energy concepts are redefining the safety paradigm of nuclear power, aided by advanced manufacturing techniques that process materials in ways not previously possible.