Consortium
The project’s interdisciplinary nature is rooted in the integration of expertise from metallurgy, materials science, nuclear engineering, process engineering, and environmental sustainability. This holistic approach is made possible by the active collaboration between leading partners from research centers and industry. The consortium includes CSM SPA, a research center with strong expertise in developing advanced materials, process innovation and conducting lab-scale trials; NEWCLEO, a key innovator in next-generation nuclear reactors; SWERIM a private research organization, contributing in advanced material characterization and process optimization; ASONEXT, producer of tailor-made ingots in special steels and TUBACEX (including TUBACEX TUBOS INNOXIDABLES and TUBACEX INNOVACIÓN), an integrated group that designs and manufactures advanced industrial solutions in stainless steels and nickel based superalloys for the most demanding energy and mobility environments.
RINA Consulting – Centro Sviluppo Materiali (CSM) is a leading Italian research center specialized in materials science, process optimization, and innovation for the steel and energy industries. With decades of experience in industrial R&D and EU-funded projects, RINA-CSM provides advanced engineering solutions aimed at improving sustainability, efficiency, and safety across manufacturing processes.
Founded in 2021, newcleo is rapidly emerging as a disruptor in the nuclear energy sector. The company develops Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) cooled by liquid lead and powered by reprocessed nuclear waste. By combining proven technologies with the multiple recycling of Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel, newcleo aims to close the nuclear fuel cycle and deliver clean, affordable, and sustainable low-carbon energy.
The Metal Research Institute Swerim conducts industry-oriented research and development on metals and their journey from raw material to finished product. Swerim aim to enhance the competitiveness of the industry through increased product quality, higher resource efficiency, and more sustainable manufacturing processes. Swerim's vision is a sustainable and competitive industry.
Swerim operates in Luleå and Stockholm in Sweden.
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Tubacex Group is a global manufacturer in advanced industrial products and services in stainless steel and high nickel alloys. The company serves demanding sectors such as energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, aerospace, nuclear and other advanced industrial applications.
TTI (Tubacex Tubos Inoxidables) is one of the companies that belong to Tubacex Group. Its production covers hot-finished and cold-finished tubular solutions.
Tubacex Innovación is the corporate R&D unit of Tubacex Group, focused on developing new materials, processes and applications for advanced tubular solutions. Its activity supports continuous product improvement, industrial efficiency and the development of more sustainable technologies for demanding sectors such as energy, hydrogen, COâ‚‚ capture and high-performance industrial applications.
Founded in 1971, Asonext is a leading producer of tailor-made special steel, stainless steel, and superalloy ingots for global industrial markets. Through its vertically integrated production cycle, strengthened by the establishment of Asoforge in 2010, the Group serves key sectors including power generation, nuclear, aerospace, oil & gas, and mechanical engineering. Driven by technological innovation, quality excellence, and sustainability, Asonext became a Benefit Company in 2023, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the environmental transition.