US: 5th-gen VELA nuclear reactor fleet to get 3D-printed parts with new deal

- US nuclear is going additive! NX Atomics partners with Sciaky to 3D-print VELA reactor parts via EBAM. This isn’t just printing; it’s industrial automation for the physical layer of AI. By swapping traditional fabrication for rapid, low-cost manufacturing, they target $20/MWh power for hungry data centers. The modular design allows swap-out components, streamlining maintenance like a well-oiled robot arm. Meanwhile, NANO Nuclear’s KRONOS micro-reactor gets NRC approval for UIUC, offering scalable, transportable gigawatt potential. From aerospace titanium to clean energy infrastructure, this is where rockets meet reactors. We’re building the hardware backbone for the AI boom, one printed part at a time. The grid is getting a serious upgrade.