The Fusion Industry Association's 2026 report states that supply chain spending in the nuclear fusion sector increased by 24% in 2025, but targeted incentives are needed to support capacity building in the next decade.
Lancaster University in England has introduced a nuclear operations simulator capable of modeling both fusion and fission reactors, with software developed by Tokamak Energy, GSE Solutions, Westinghouse, and Norway’s Institute for Energy Technology. The simulator will be available for use in the fall 2026 semester for educational purposes.
ITER's welding engineers are developing procedures and strategies for welding components of the tokamak, addressing challenges such as accessibility, shrinkage, and space constraints, with the goal of defining standards that may influence future fusion projects.
Xie Huasheng, a fusion theorist and plasma simulation scientist, founded VeloAlpha to develop FusionAlpha, a simulator that uses artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy and efficiency of fusion reactor design testing on computers.
Germany has launched a multimillion-dollar fusion research hub called the High Energy Density Initiative (HEDI), involving the University of Rostock and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, to study matter under extreme conditions similar to those inside stars and planets.
The central magnet bundle for the NSTX-U spherical tokamak at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory was delivered to the facility in New Jersey and is being prepared for installation, with experiments expected to begin in 2027.
Tokamak Energy installed its SOPHIA software for students at Lancaster University as part of a new nuclear training facility, which includes a control room simulator supporting various reactor types including fusion reactors. The facility aims to enhance education in nuclear engineering and cyber security.
The Canadian government, through Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Ontario Power Generation, and Stellarex, announced the establishment of the Centre for Fusion Energy with a combined investment of over $91.5 million to support fusion energy research and development in Canada.
ITER and industry are developing specialized robotic systems, including large manipulators and vision technologies, to assemble and maintain the interior of the tokamak, addressing engineering challenges unique to fusion environments. These robots are designed for remote handling due to radiation and space constraints.
Oxford Sigma co-authored a peer-reviewed paper on the design of plasma-facing components for the UK’s STEP fusion prototype, focusing on limiter architecture and cooling performance improvements. The paper was published in IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science on May 21, 2026.
At the ITER fusion project, experts discussed how artificial intelligence is being used to support construction, maintenance, simulation, and operations, especially given the challenges of scarce and complex data in fusion research.
Japan is developing robotic tools for the initial assembly of ITER blanket components, including multifunctional end effectors for gripping, fastening, welding, and cutting, to be used starting in 2032. These tools will operate in a non-radiological environment and inform the development of remote handling systems for maintenance during ITER operation.
Helion is developing new magnet conductor materials, including high-strength copper alloys and nanolaminate conductors produced via accumulative roll bonding, to create electromagnets capable of withstanding the forces in fusion machines while maintaining high electrical conductivity.
EX-Fusion announced the start of a project to develop an inertial nuclear fusion module using a blue-violet semiconductor laser, led by founder and director Yoshitaka Mori, as part of Japan's Moonshot Goal 10 initiative.
STARTORUS FUSION completed a major upgrade of Tsinghua University's SUNIST device within three months as a turnkey project, redesigning and standardizing key subsystems to enhance research capabilities.
HB11 Energy's micro-structured laser targets have been adopted by the PHELIX laser at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Germany, marking its first customer for these targets used in laser fusion experiments.
The company announced the operation of a high-power laser experimental facility at Kyoto Katsura in January 2025, aimed at developing laser fusion technology and industrial laser processing applications.
EX-Fusion established a research facility at Kyoto University Kyotogakuen Venture Plaza to conduct applied research on laser control technology for laser fusion energy development.
EX-Fusion announced the start of joint development with J-TEC Corporation to create next-generation high-performance reflective mirrors, leveraging their combined advanced technologies in precision processing, optics, and control.
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