Supply Chain And Economy Case Studies
Maintaining excellence at the NFCE
ACCIDENT TOLERANT FUEL | NUCLEAR FUEL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESThe Nuclear Fuel Centre of Excellence (NFCE) unifies top UK talent to resolve national clean energy security and establish a high-value nuclear economy. Rob Harrison, Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, explains how AFCP is strengthening the NFCE framework through skill retention, infrastructure investment and supply chain collaboration.
Collaboration is at the root of success
ENGAGEMENT | NET ZERO | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | UNIVERSITIES AND ACADEMIAAFCP is connecting expertise across the nation. Paul Bingham, Professor of Glasses and Ceramics at Sheffield Hallam University, summarises how collaboration with NNL and the University of Sheffield is enabling the university to grow their current capabilities.
Accelerating technology scale-up to address emerging energy needs
INNOVATION | NNL | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESThrough AFCP, SME C-Tech Innovation has partnered with NNL to develop advanced decontamination methods for existing infrastructure. C-Tech Innovation Technical Director Rob Bell illustrates that in supporting supply chain innovation, this work is ensuring that UK technology remains at the cutting edge of safety and design considerations.
Supporting innovative nuclear newcomers
ACCIDENT TOLERANT FUEL | ENGAGEMENT | INNOVATION | NNL | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMYAFCP is connecting clean energy innovators across the UK to unlock new opportunity. SME Lucideon is translating its novel flash sintering technology to the nuclear sector. Business Manager Tim Abbott explores how Lucideon’s innovation is expanding fuel manufacture capability in the UK.
Reviving sustainable solutions for long-term success
AQUEOUS RECYCLE | INNOVATION | NET ZERO | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | WASTE IMMOBILISATION TECHNOLOGIES | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESNet Zero is mobilising businesses to centre sustainability at the forefront of advanced fuel concepts. Sebastian Lawson, Research Manager at SME GeoRoc Ltd, explains how the company is developing innovative treatment solutions to ensure the future fuel cycle remains environmentally conscious.
Offering opportunity for the future fuel cycle workforce
NET ZERO | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMYAFCP is positioning partners across the UK to influence national nuclear ambition. David Hughes, Head of Advisory at DBD, summarises the impact AFCP collaboration is having on future-proofing his company’s talent pool and work opportunity.
Informing UK development through trusted expertise
ACCIDENT TOLERANT FUEL | ENGAGEMENT | INNOVATION | NATIONAL NUCLEAR USER FACILITY | SKILLS AND EXPERTISE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMYAt Jacobs, AFCP is securing employee development whilst safeguarding the development of future reactors. Aidan Cole-Baker, Managing Consultant for Materials Science at Jacobs, shares how the programme is accelerating Jacobs’ clean energy ambition.
Securing SME space in future markets
COATED PARTICLE FUEL | ENGAGEMENT | INNOVATION | INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS | NUCLEAR FUEL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMYThrough close collaboration with NNL and Westinghouse, SME Teer Coatings Ltd is developing novel coating machinery to support future fuel concepts. Wayne Southall, Sales Director at Teer Coatings, explains how AFCP is enabling his organisation is overcoming design challenges to pioneer new UK capability and reach new and future markets.