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Samsung and Accuray Plan Collaboration on Image-Guided Precision Radiation Therapy

Samsung Electronics' medical device business and Samsung Medison continue to shift their business focus from medical diagnostics to treatment. On August 5, Samsung HME America and U.S. radiosurgery company Accuray announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to explore collaboration on volume imaging-based precision radiation therapy solutions. Under the letter of intent, the two parties plan to study the integration of Samsung's mobile CT scanner BodyTom with Accuray's robotic radiosurgery platform CyberKnife. This collaboration direction aims to connect high-resolution 3D imaging capabilities with image-guided robotic radiosurgery technology, enabling medical staff to more accurately identify...

2026-08-05

Curium and Lantheus Reach Definitive Merger Agreement to Build a Global Integrated Radiopharmaceutical Theranostics Platform

On August 3, global radiopharmaceutical company Curium announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Lantheus Holdings, Inc. Under the agreement, Curium US Holdings LLC will merge with Lantheus through its wholly owned subsidiary, with a total consideration of up to $114.50 per share and a total transaction value of approximately $8 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Curium US will acquire all outstanding shares of Lantheus at $102.50 per share in cash upon closing of the transaction. In addition, Lantheus shareholders will receive non-transferable contingent value rights, entitling them to up to $12.00 per share in additional cash payments if certain commercial milestones for Lantheus-related products are achieved by 2030...

2026-08-04

Zhongyan Dadi Secures Consecutive Wins for Two Major Projects at a Nuclear Power Plant in Zhejiang

Recently, Beijing Zhongyan Dadi Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhongyan Dadi"), as a member of a consortium, has successfully won consecutive bids for the BOP sub-project construction works (Section 1) of Units 1 and 2 at a nuclear power plant in Zhejiang, as well as geotechnical-related projects for the waste treatment center sub-project. This successful bid represents a significant achievement in the company's continued deep engagement in national-level key nuclear power infrastructure, fully demonstrating Zhongyan Dadi's technical strength, mature performance capability, and core market competitiveness in nuclear power engineering construction. Planning renderings of the awarded projects The nuclear power plant in Zhejiang is a national key clean energy benchmark project, holding important strategic significance for optimizing the energy structure of the Yangtze River Delta region and advancing green, low-carbon transformation...

2026-08-04

Syntec Optics Secures Fusion Energy Orders, AI Data Center-Related Orders Exceed $4 Million

Syntec Optics Holdings, a U.S. custom manufacturer of high-precision optics and photonics, announced on August 3 that it has recently secured a new batch of fusion energy-related orders, with order volume reaching 7 times the amount of similar orders at the end of last year. According to the company, this round of renewed orders involves special optical components for fusion reactors. These components will serve compact high-performance fusion reactors, helping related equipment conduct observation and control in extreme high-temperature environments. Fusion reactor operating environments feature extremely high temperatures, imposing stringent requirements on the precision, stability, and reliability of optical devices. Syntec Optics stated that since entering...

2026-08-04

Romania Blasts Rocks in Danube to Secure Nuclear Power Plant Water Supply

Romania is conducting blasting operations on rocks in the Danube River to ensure the water supply for the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. The Ministry of National Defense has launched related actions aimed at altering the river's flow, diverting part of the water from the Bala branch to the Old Danube branch. Initial blasting operations began on Sunday, involving over one hundred military personnel and sixteen pieces of military equipment. According to Navy Reserve Commander Marcel Neculae, the first two explosions failed to completely destroy the target rock, which proved harder than expected. Navy divers are currently assessing the blasting results, after which explosive charges will be gradually increased to continue the operation. Romania's water resources authority has also noted the complexity of the project and warned that it may not succeed.

2026-08-03

Fuse Signs Five-Year Cooperative R&D Agreement with Nevada National Security Sites

U.S. fusion energy company Fuse Energy Technologies Corporation (Fuse) announced on August 2 that it has signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS) at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS). MSTS manages and operates NNSS. The agreement establishes a long-term collaboration framework between Fuse and NNSS. The initial research projects will focus on next-generation fusion technology validation, tritium-related capability enhancement, increasing neutron yield from pulsed fusion generators, and U.S. domestic...

2026-08-03

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant currently relies on only one external power line for electricity supply

Alexey Likhachev, President of Rosatom, stated that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant currently obtains electricity through only one 330 kV external transmission line—Ferrosplavnaya-1—and that the instability of external power supply remains one of the main safety hazards facing the facility. According to the company's press office, Likhachev noted that the lack of a second operational external transmission line at the Zaporizhzhia NPP increases the risk to the safe operation of the plant's units. Although the plant is in a shutdown state, its safety-critical systems still require a stable power supply to ensure the continued operation of equipment related to nuclear safety...

2026-08-03

Buried Cesium-137 Sealed Source Discovered by Texas Patrol Officer Near Roadside in Midland County

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a corporal with the department recently discovered a buried cesium-137 sealed radioactive source with an activity of 100 millicuries during a routine patrol near a roadway in Midland County. The incident resulted in no injuries or radiation contamination, and public safety was not threatened. On July 24 local time, the corporal, assigned to the department's Radioactive/Nuclear Threat Detection Section, was patrolling near South County Road 1210 when the vehicle-mounted radiation detection system activated. He then used other detection equipment to survey the surrounding area and traced the radiation signal to an underground location. To ensure safe disposal, he requested assistance from local, state, and federal...

2026-08-02

Vietnam's National Assembly Committee on Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs officially reviews approval contents related to Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant

On the morning of July 31, the National Assembly's Committee for Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs of Vietnam officially commenced the review of approval contents related to the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant. At the plenary session held at the National Assembly office building, the Committee's Standing Board convened its second formal review meeting to approve contents related to the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant. The meeting was chaired by Le Tan Toi, member of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Committee for Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs, with Vu Hai Ha, member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the Committee for Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs, responsible for the organization and coordination of the meeting. At the meeting, representatives from the Office of the President submitted relevant reports, and leaders from the Ministry of Industry and Trade also delivered presentations. Participants...

2026-08-01

IAEA Launches ATLAS Initiative: Building a New International Governance Framework for Maritime Nuclear Applications

As global shipping demand for alternative fuels continues to grow and small modular reactor technology matures, nuclear applications in the maritime sector are accelerating from concept to reality. However, offshore nuclear deployment involves a complex set of issues including safety, security, safeguards, legal liability, insurance, and jurisdiction. The existing international regulatory framework is fragmented and ill-suited to the deployment needs of modern reactor designs. Against this backdrop, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially launched the Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) initiative, aiming to establish an integrated framework encompassing nuclear saf...

2026-07-31

Polish cable manufacturer FPE secures PSE framework contract to support national grid infrastructure for nuclear power

Energy Cable Factory (FPE) in Będzin has signed a framework agreement with Polish Power Grid Company (PSE) for the supply of cables used in the construction and upgrade of high-voltage transmission lines. The contract is valued at PLN 362.1 million net, equivalent to PLN 445.4 million gross. Under the agreement, FPE plans to expand the production capacity of its Będzin plant. This cooperation is not merely a commercial contract but also a vote of confidence in and recognition of Poland's industrial capabilities, proving its ability to undertake the modernization of national strategic infrastructure. The company emphasizes that it can deliver not only cables but also ensure the secure transmission of tomorrow's energy. The agreement covers the supply of phase conductors from 2026 to 2031, with a total length of...

2026-07-31

Progress in Russia's Khilonduevskoye Uranium Deposit Development: 3 Kilometers of Mine Workings Completed Ahead of Schedule

The mining division of Russia's Rosatom recently announced that underground mining crews completed three kilometers of mine workings ahead of schedule during the development of the Khilonduevskoye deposit. This milestone, originally planned for completion on August 10, was achieved by a team of workers from the Priargunsky Industrial Mining and Chemical Union (PIMCU), which is part of Rosatom Nedra. According to PIMCU, this mine connection will significantly optimize the ventilation system at the fourth level of the Khilonduevskoye deposit and improve the efficiency of rock block loading, laying the foundation for subsequent development work. The company's CEO, Ivan Kiselev, stated that this connection is of critical importance to the company, as it not only links two sections of the mine but also fundamentally transforms the logistics and safety of fourth-level operations.

2026-07-31

Curium Advances Second Cyclotron Investment Plan in Romania to Expand PET Imaging Supply

On July 30, Curium announced that it is advancing its second cyclotron investment plan in Romania to expand access to advanced nuclear medicine services locally and further strengthen healthcare infrastructure. According to the introduction, after completing assessments of market opportunities, technical requirements, and regional infrastructure, Curium has identified the Cluj-Napoca region as the preferred site for the project and selected a preferred local partner. Preparatory work is currently underway to support the project's progression to the next phase. This expansion plan aims to increase relevant production capacity, enhance PET imaging equipment and service supply capabilities, improve patient access to advanced diagnostic procedures, and support the...

2026-07-30

Qiangchang Technology Secures Tens of Millions of Yuan in Angel Funding; Industrialization of High-Temperature Superconducting Magnets Accelerates

Qiangchang (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., a company spun off from the research achievements of the Fusion Science and Engineering Team at Fudan University's Institute of Modern Physics, recently completed an angel funding round raising tens of m

2026-07-27

China Attends IAEA Meeting on the Implementation of the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources

From July 6 to July 10, 2026, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) convened the seventh meeting on the implementation of the *Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources* (hereinafter referred to as the "Code") and

2026-07-27