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MPW Extends Nuclear Additive Manufacturing Powder Contract with Westinghouse

2026-05-27

U.S. metal powder manufacturer Metal Powder Works (MPW) has extended its multi-year joint development agreement with Westinghouse Electric Company into a third phase, focusing on powder technology for nuclear-grade additive manufacturing components. In the previous two phases, MPW's patented DirectPowder process demonstrated the ability to surpass conventional atomization methods in powder performance. The nuclear energy industry is projected to exceed a market size of $40 billion in 2026; by 2034, consumption of additive manufacturing materials in the energy sector is expected to surpass $800 million, with nuclear energy identified as the fastest-growing segment. This collaboration upgrade signals that MPW's nuclear-grade powder has the potential to transition from R&D validation to scaled application.

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MPW与西屋电气延长核能增材制造粉末合同

美国金属粉末制造商MPW（Metal Powder Works）已将其与西屋电气公司的多年期联合开发协议延长至第三阶段，聚焦核级增材制造部件的粉末技术。此前两阶段合作中，MPW的DirectPowder专利工艺已证明在粉末性能上可超越传统雾化方法。核能行业2026年预计市场规模超400亿美元；到2034年，能源领域增材制造材料消耗预计将超8亿美元，其中核能被列为增长最快的细分领域。此次合作升级意味着MPW的核级粉末已具备从研发验证转向规模化应用的潜力。

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