Oak Ridge and Tennessee used 3 robotic welding arms to print a 3-by-5-foot steel pressure vessel, tackling America’s forging shortage; the program now targets nuclear parts weighing 10,000 pounds or more

American labs are pioneering the use of 3D printing to manufacture large nuclear components, aiming to sidestep the limitations of traditional forging techniques. A recent showcase featured a robust steel pressure vessel crafted by advanced robotic systems. T…