Kairos Power Hermes Molten Salt Reactor Construction
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Source: 3D Printing Industry
Kairos Power is building the Hermes test reactor, the first molten salt reactor of its kind in the United States, on the historic K-25 site in Oak Ridge. The project involves complex structural elements including 3D printed modular formwork for concrete pouring and radiation shielding components, utilizing large-format additive manufacturing to accelerate construction timelines and improve design
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Nuclear, Cement, Commercial
- Location
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 3D Printing Industry
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Kairos Power is building the Hermes test reactor, the first molten salt reactor of its kind in the United States, on the historic K-25 site in Oak Ridge. The project involves complex structural elements including 3D printed modular formwork for concrete pouring and radiation shielding components, utilizing large-format additive manufacturing to accelerate construction timelines and improve design flexibility. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Tennessee |
City | Oak Ridge |
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Source | 3D Printing Industry |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Nuclear, Cement, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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