Kyoto Fusioneering and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Launch Joint Venture, Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc. (FFC), a joint venture between Kyoto Fusioneering (KF) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). FFC merges CNL's tritium processing capabilities with KF's fusion fuel cycle expertise, delivering safe and efficient tritium fuel cycle systems for global fusion programs.
FFC will build and operate UNITY-2, a cutting-edge tritium fuel cycle test facility, expected to commence operations by mid-2026. UNITY-2 will serve as a user facility, closing key tritium processing science and technology gaps to support the development of a fusion plant. We invite fusion developers to collaborate with us in designing and building their tritium processing systems.
Fusion Fuel Cycle Expert Christian Day Joins Kyoto Fusioneering
Kyoto Fusioneering welcomes Dr. Christian Day to the team. As a world-class expert in fusion fuel cycles, Dr. Day brings a wealth of experience from his time with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Team and the European DEMO team. His exceptional knowledge and expertise will play a vital role in accelerating the development of our fusion fuel cycle systems, which are crucial technologies for the advancement of commercial fusion energy plants.
We are also excited to announce the establishment of our European subsidiary, Kyoto Fusioneering Europe GmbH (‘KFEU’), which will serve as a hub for technological development and business expansion in Europe, to further contribute to the earliest realization of fusion energy.
The Fusion Era –Exporting Kyoto Fusioneering’s Gyrotrons to the UK
We announced this month the successful delivery of key gyrotron components to the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), marking a significant step in international collaboration. These gyrotrons will power the MAST-U fusion machine at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE), demonstrating the global nature of fusion research and the growing demand for cross-border partnerships.
Kyoto Fusioneering is proud to provide advanced gyrotron technology from Japan, contributing to UKAEA's mission and supporting the development of future fusion power plants.
Read our “The Fusion Era” blog post to learn more about this milestone that we achieved as a team, and the international journey from manufacturing to delivery at UKAEA.
Embassy of France and CEA Visit Kyoto R&D Center
We welcomed the Embassy of France in Japan (Ambassade de France au Japon) and CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission) to our R&D centre in Kyoto on May 16th.
During the visit, our executives presented an insightful overview of our ongoing UNITY program, showcasing our state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to advancing engineering technologies essential for the commercialization of fusion energy. We also highlighted our gyrotron systems, exemplifying Japanese manufacturing excellence and decades of rigorous research and development.
Head of Business, Yuto Yoshioka, represented Kyoto Fusioneering at Fusion Private Public ITER Workshop
Keishi Sakamoto, Christian Day, and Yuto Yoshioka, attended a recent public-private workshop by ITER Organization, presenting J-Fusion and Kyoto Fusioneering's activities at ITER Organization's site in Cadarache, France. Fusion scientists from 50+ companies and organizations discussed achievements and challenges, exploring ITER's potential support.
Kyoto Fusioneering recognizes the vital role of merging public and private efforts to accelerate fusion energy commercialization. We're globally involved in R&D collaborations with public institutions, including receiving three awards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s INFUSE program. Additionally, we have a strategic partnership with Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany, a joint venture with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Canada, active involvement in Japan's J-Fusion Council, and a communication framework agreement with UK Atomic Energy Authority.
Yuto Yushoka (third left) speaking at Public Private ITER Workshop in France
Kyoto Fusioneering at Viva Tech in Paris
Kyoto Fusioneering attended the VivaTech conference, Europe's premier event for start-ups and technology. Proudly representing the Japanese pavilion, we showcased our innovative fusion energy solutions to a global audience.
Kyoto Fusioneering's Insights from the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Our team recently participated in the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Yokohama. Among the attendees were our Vice President and Head of Plant Technology, Colin Baus, and Senior Project Manager, Nobuo Maki.
During the conference's poster session, we had the opportunity to shed light on the challenges we encounter in our research and development of fusion blankets. One prominent issue we addressed is the remote maintenance of blankets activated by neutrons, where robotics plays a pivotal role in our solutions.
Innovating Fusion: EPRI's Workshop on Blankets and Fusion Fuel Cycles
In May 2023, our team collaborated in organizing two workshops hosted at the prestigious EPRI site (Electric Power Research Institute), renowned for its expertise in energy research. This two-day event convened experts from the international fusion technology community, focusing on two vital areas: fusion blankets and fusion fuel cycles. Alongside other global fusion developers and laboratories, our team played an integral role in the organization committee, addressing critical research objectives aimed at advancing breeding blanket technology and fusion fuel cycle maturity.
Miki Nishimura presented at the 107th Cryogenics and Superconductivity Society of Japan Spring Meeting
Kyoto Fusioneering participated in the esteemed 107th Cryogenics and Superconductivity Society of Japan Spring Meeting. Miki Nishimura and Sadanori Iwai took the stage to present an overview of our company alongside our plasma heating system, Gyrotrons.
Behind the Fusion Scene with Daiki Kikuchi
In this month's edition of "Behind the Fusion Scene," we're featuring Mr. Kikuchi's journey through secondment. Leveraging his extensive experience in various plant construction projects both domestically and internationally, Mr. Kikuchi is now at the forefront of the "UNITY-2" project as the project manager. Working with the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in the Plant Technology Division, he's bringing his wealth of knowledge and expertise to Kyoto Fusioneering (KF) as a Project Management Specialist from Chiyoda Corporation.
Discover the story of how fusion energy is igniting the creation of new fusion jobs across two pioneering companies.
Explore the latest scientific paper from our engineer in the Fusion Engineering and Design Journal
Our Senior Engineer, Luigi Candido, has published a scientific paper in the Fusion Engineering and Design Journal titled "Tritium Transport Modelling in Europe: Current Status, Multi-Physics Integration, and Proposal of Material Property Data."
This paper offers a unique opportunity to learn Dr. Candido's analysis of multi-physics integration in tritium transport modelling. It includes key recommendations for tritium transport models in breeding blanket design, with a focus on system-level code approaches. This information is vital for the development and licensing of future fusion systems and power plants. Access the scientific publication here.
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