Showing 1004 results for Organization: Energy Science and Technology Directorate
August 24, 2026
6 MIN READ
ORNL researchers have developed a hybrid manufacturing method that combines 3D printing and electroforming to create leak-free HIP cans for advanced nuclear reactor components. The approach could simplify production of complex metal parts, reduce costs and reliance on overseas manufacturing, and strengthen U.S. supply chains for nuclear energy and defense applications.
August 21, 2026
6 MIN READ
ORNL and Idaho National Laboratory are collaborating to advance wire arc 3D printing of large pressure vessels and strengthen the domestic nuclear manufacturing supply chain. The labs will combine advanced manufacturing, AI and data science to accelerate the production and qualification of critical nuclear components.
August 14, 2026
4 MIN READ
Skuld, Cohort 2023 of Innovation Crossroads, continues to improve upon its manufacturing process with help from ORNL's MDF.
August 14, 2026
4 MIN READ
ORNL and Southern California Edison’s AWARE platform won a bronze 2026 R&D100 Market Disruptor Award for its innovative approach to grid reliability and wildfire prevention. Using AI and advanced waveform analysis, AWARE detects and classifies dangerous grid disturbances—including hard-to-detect electrical arcing—to help utilities respond faster and improve grid resilience.
July 29, 2026
5 MIN READ
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Laboratory of the Rockies have launched the ACCENT Center, a national hub to accelerate the development of advanced cement and concrete materials and strengthen the U.S. supply chain. The center combines testing, AI-driven modeling, data resources, and pilot-scale production to speed innovation and support infrastructure, housing, and industrial competitiveness.
July 27, 2026
6 MIN READ
ORNL water resources engineer Carly Hansen studies how existing non-powered dams could also support hydropower without disrupting their current purposes. An ORNL-led assessment with Idaho National Laboratory identified 4 gigawatts of potential hydropower capacity at a subset of more than 2,600 non-powered dams using improved streamflow data and site-specific modeling.
July 15, 2026
7 MIN READ
Megan O’Connor, CEO of Nth Cycle, used Innovation Crossroads at ORNL to help springboard technology scale-up.
July 13, 2026
3 MIN READ
As use of ethanol grows as an affordable, domestically produced fuel option, researchers are evaluating whether existing infrastructure can safely store and dispense higher ethanol-gasoline blends. More than a decade ago, the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted foundational research that continues to inform industry decisions today.
July 10, 2026
4 MIN READ
Ahmed Arabi Hassen of ORNL has been named a Fellow of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, recognizing his leadership and contributions to nondestructive evaluation and composite manufacturing. His work has advanced innovative manufacturing technologies while helping accelerate the adoption of advanced materials across industry.
July 8, 2026
3 MIN READ
ORNL received five of nine awards from the U.S. Department of Energy's Transportation Technologies Office at the 2026 Annual Merit Review for innovations in transportation efficiency, vehicle technologies, and advanced manufacturing. The honors included two individual Distinguished Achievement Awards and three team awards recognizing advances in commercial vehicle modeling, fuel economy resources, rare-earth-free electric motors, advanced truck materials, and computational welding technologies.
July 7, 2026
5 MIN READ
Researchers at ORNL developed a high-performance computing and physics-based modeling framework that predicts how large-scale lithium-ion battery systems age under different grid operating conditions. The tool helps optimize battery design and operation to extend system lifespan, reduce costs, and improve the performance of grid-scale energy storage before deployment.