Fusion energy isn’t just about reactors. It’s driving a surge in demand for steels and alloys that can survive blistering heat, intense radiation and brutal mechanical stress. This session cuts through the hype to tackle the real materials challenge of fusion power plants.
You’ll meet the NEURONE consortium, where industry and academia have teamed up to fast-track next-gen steel development and scale it for commercial use. Find out how your metals expertise can slot into the fusion supply chain and help decarbonise heavy industry.
What You’ll Learn
- How fusion power plants create unprecedented demand for steels and alloys that endure extreme temperatures, radiation and stress.
- Why today’s best-in-class steels fall short and what properties the next wave of materials must deliver.
- How the NEURONE consortium is speeding up alloy discovery and scaling through joint R&D and pilot production.
- Concrete opportunities for UK metals manufacturers to supply critical components in the emerging fusion energy market.
