3. Toward the Introduction of New Processes for the Manufacture of Nuclear Reactor Components

Since the 2000s, several manufacturing processes have emerged, notably additive manufacturing. Processes already widely used in other sectors, such as powder metallurgy, are being evaluated. These advanced manufacturing processes make it possible to produce parts with complex geometries while overcoming the limitations of traditional processes (forging, casting).

The main additive manufacturing processes being considered for the production of nuclear components are powder-bed processes [BM 7 900]