Rosatom and Petrovietnam to Build Additive Manufacturing Center Together

The Fuel Division of Rosatom and Petrovietnam signed an agreement to jointly advance a project to build an additive manufacturing center in Vietnam. The document exchange ceremony was held on September 9, 2026.

Under the agreement, the two sides defined the scope of equipment and the delivery schedule required to establish a fully functional 3D printing center in Vietnam. The project is intended to introduce 3D printing equipment produced by the Fuel Division of Rosatom, using selective laser melting and direct laser deposition technologies for the manufacture of metal parts. At the same time, the agreement also includes arrangements for the delivery of related Russian equipment for heat treatment, turning, laboratory analysis, and other purposes.

The Vietnamese side stated that the additive manufacturing center is not only the introduction of 3D printing technology, but will also become a tool for addressing application needs in the fuel and energy sector. Once completed, the center can be used for the rapid production of complex components required for drilling and pumping equipment, reduce production downtime through rapid prototyping, and also use additive manufacturing technology to repair equipment and large components.

The agreement also covers the establishment of metal powder production capacity in Vietnam, including technical training and information exchange, as well as the joint development of quality standards, product qualification procedures, and certification requirements. The head of the additive manufacturing technology business of the Fuel Division of Rosatom stated that in the future the two sides may also explore the possibility of localizing 3D printer production in Vietnam. Relevant parties said that Rosatom had previously carried out similar cooperation with partners in Belarus in 2025, extending from equipment supply to joint assembly and delivery to third-party customers.

Additive manufacturing technology can be used to produce parts and components that are difficult to manufacture by traditional casting, machining, and other methods, helping to reduce product weight, optimize material consumption, and shorten production cycles. Modern 3D printing equipment can manufacture components using a variety of materials by adjusting printing parameters, and its applications cover many industries, including nuclear energy, aerospace, and healthcare.