CONTENTS | Robotics & automation Volume 70 | No. 855


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18 | Maritime nuclear


cover story


Dragon reactor roars Decommissioning the 20 MWth Dragon reactor prompted development of a robotic laser cutter.


26 | Site restoration


special report


Bulls of The Sea A breakthrough for nuclear-powered shipping is not a matter of when, but who will do it first.


36 Repurposing Oak Ridge Sites that participated in the Manhattan Project are now attracting new companies.


Policy & regulation


42 Fit for a new industry? Urgent action is needed to ensure the regulatory burden on nuclear is proportionate to the risk.


Commentary


47 AI and a golden age for nuclear AI-driven planning is becoming essential for nuclear to realise its golden age.


Events


49 What’s on? A list of exhibitions, conferences, webinars and digital events.


Contacts 50 Contact us!


Classified 51 Classified listings


Cover image: Cutaway of the Dragon reactor News


6 Lead News A UK-US agreement has prompted a raft of deals that will see multiple SMR projects underway.


6-14 Roundup


Opinion 16 Challenging the bear To beat Russia on nuclear exports competitors need to focus on offering a better package.


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22 Eagle Energy and US uranium Eagle Energy Metals aims to bolster US uranium production with plans for its Aurora project.


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30 Enriched lithium and advanced nuclear Countries eyeing leadership in advanced nuclear face an urgent need for lithium isotopes.


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34 Automated measurement and sorting Automated characterisation and sorting is demonstrating a new approach to materials.


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Transportation Focus on USA & Canada Decontamination & decommissioning


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