American Fusion Completes First Phase of Texatron Testing at Texas Tech University

American Fusion (American Fusion, OTC: AMFN) announced on July 31 that the first phase of its proprietary Texatron Fusion Engine engineering and testing program has been completed at the Center for Emerging Energy Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The company stated that the project has achieved initial engineering goals and has advanced to the next phase of the Texatron development and testing program.

According to reports, American Fusion's seven-member science and engineering team collaborated with Texas Tech University personnel this week on engineering assessments, subsystem demonstrations, instrumentation testing, and related laboratory activities. The company stated that the first phase of testing yielded operational and diagnostic information that will be used to guide subsequent test planning.

This round of testing included: operation of the Texatron remote ignition and control system; demonstration of the plasma switch system under conditions compatible with operational coupling to the Texatron Fusion Engine using non-radioactive fusion fuel; operation of the Texatron Fusion Engine under controlled vacuum and high-voltage conditions; and evaluation and calibration of radiation monitoring and diagnostic instrumentation to verify and document whether measurable radiation emissions occurred during the planned tests. Additionally, the team conducted engineering work on diagnostic systems, vacuum systems, electrical power systems, and laboratory support facilities.

American Fusion stated that radiation detection and diagnostic instrumentation were used for monitoring during the tests, and no measurable radiation was detected during the initial phase. The company also noted that radiation monitoring will continue throughout all phases of testing as Texatron research and development progresses.

The company also designed, manufactured, and tested a dedicated high-voltage power supply integrated with the Texatron platform. System performance observations obtained during testing, particularly information related to high-voltage operating conditions, are expected to inform subsequent engineering improvements and the next phase of testing.

John E. Brandenburg, Chief Technology Officer and inventor of Texatron, stated that completion of the first phase of testing represents a significant milestone for the project. After nearly a decade of engineering research and development, the team has begun evaluating the technology in a laboratory environment and collecting engineering and diagnostic information to guide subsequent development. He stated that the initial phase focused on validating key subsystems, evaluating instrumentation and equipment, and establishing an engineering foundation for higher-level testing.

Michael G. Smith, Chief Legal Officer and Director of American Fusion, stated that the first phase of testing marks the transition of the Texatron project from years of engineering research and development to laboratory testing, while also establishing a process for generating technical information to support future engineering decisions, scientific evaluations, and long-term platform development.

American Fusion stated that it is currently reviewing the engineering and diagnostic information collected during the first phase of testing and plans to release additional technical updates in the coming weeks. The company also plans to publish a technical summary of the initial testing activities upon completion of the engineering review. Subsequent testing will continue to focus on subsystem integration, diagnostics, instrumentation, engineering measurements, and further evaluation of the Texatron platform.