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Bloom Energy Demonstrates Hydrogen Production with the World’s Largest and Most Efficient Solid Oxide Electrolyzer

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) has begun generating hydrogen from the world’s largest solid oxide electrolyzer installation at NASA’s Ames Research Center, the historic Moffett Field research facility in Mountain View, Calif.

Key Points: 
  • Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) has begun generating hydrogen from the world’s largest solid oxide electrolyzer installation at NASA’s Ames Research Center, the historic Moffett Field research facility in Mountain View, Calif.
  • This electrolyzer demonstration showcases the maturity, efficiency and commercial readiness of Bloom’s solid oxide technology for large-scale, clean hydrogen production.
  • “This demonstration is a major milestone for reaching net-zero goals,” said KR Sridhar, Ph.D., Founder, Chairman and CEO of Bloom Energy.
  • For more information and to schedule your visit to the 4 MW Bloom Electrolyzer,™ the world’s largest and most efficient solid oxide electrolyzer, go to: www.bloomenergy.com/bloomelectrolyzer/ .

Sphere Fluidics Begins Work With Partners on 3DSecret Program to Investigate Mechanisms of Metastasis in Cancer

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Science, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Health, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, SME, DNA, Sphere Fluidics, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, INL, 3D, Raman, Cell, RNA, European Innovation Council, Microfluidics, Pathfinder, Metastasis, Artificial intelligence, United Kingdom, AI, EIC, Technology transfer

Coordinated by the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), the consortium has been awarded €3.4M and aims to develop novel technologies to investigate the stochastic patterns behind metastasis at the single-cell level, to predict cancer evolution.

Key Points: 
  • Coordinated by the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), the consortium has been awarded €3.4M and aims to develop novel technologies to investigate the stochastic patterns behind metastasis at the single-cell level, to predict cancer evolution.
  • 3DSecret brings together multidisciplinary experts in microfluidics, nanosensors, artificial intelligence (AI), cell genomics and transcriptomics from four European countries (Portugal, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom).
  • As a consortium partner, Sphere Fluidics is providing its patented picodroplet technology to support development of an integrated microfluidic device, the 3DSecret-chip, for the reproducible and controlled formation of 3D spheroids from single cancer cells.
  • Funding was awarded to 3DSecret ( www.3dsecret.eu ) in October 2022 and the project will run to the end of 2026.

NANO Nuclear Energy Signs Strategic Partnership Project Agreement with Idaho National Laboratory for an Expert Review Panel of its ZEUS Micro Reactor Design

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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INL will provide an expert design review panel of the NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. proprietary “ZEUS” portable and micro reactor design.

Key Points: 
  • INL will provide an expert design review panel of the NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. proprietary “ZEUS” portable and micro reactor design.
  • “This agreement is a big step forward in the development of our proprietary design,” said Jay Jiang Yu, NANO Nuclear Energy’s Founder, Chairman and President.
  • This review panel will provide recommendations on the current design as well as outline a path forward for further design and collaboration between INL and the Company.
  • “Having a facility like INL involved in the review and advancement of the ‘ZEUS’ micro reactor design is essential to achieving our milestones this coming year,” said James Walker, NANO Nuclear Energy’s CEO and Head of Nuclear Reactor Development.

Lightbridge Provides Business Update and Announces Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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RESTON, Va., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022 and provided an update on the Company's continued progress.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022 and provided an update on the Company's continued progress.
  • In December 2022, Lightbridge entered into agreements with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, to support the development of Lightbridge Fuel.
  • The project simulates the fuel and safety performance of Lightbridge Fuel inside a small modular reactor (“SMR”) designed by industry leader NuScale Power.
  • Lightbridge was awarded patents covering various aspects of Lightbridge Fuel from patent offices in Eurasia, Canada, and Korea.

Cybeats Provides Roundup of S4X23 Conference in Miami; Highlights Impact on Critical Infrastructure Security Sector

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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The 'SBOM Challenge' was led by Idaho National Labs (INL) , part of the US Department of Energy, and saw Cybeats' SBOM Studio presented to public and private sector entities in S4's SBOM Pavillion.

Key Points: 
  • The 'SBOM Challenge' was led by Idaho National Labs (INL) , part of the US Department of Energy, and saw Cybeats' SBOM Studio presented to public and private sector entities in S4's SBOM Pavillion.
  • This year's focus on supply chain security highlighted the value Cybeats' SBOM Management solutions offer to both SBOM producers and consumers, and both OT/ICS vendors and critical infrastructure asset owners and operators.
  • Cybeats SBOM Studio is designed to leverage SBOMs and related intelligence in security and operations organizations.
  • By showcasing our capabilities in this S4 'SBOM Challenge' open collaboration, critical infrastructure supply chain stakeholders were able to improve their plans to leverage these advantages.

Edge Technologies Awarded Contract from Idaho Environmental Coalition

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edge Technologies Inc. ("edgeTI") (TSXV:CTRL; OTC: UNFYF; FSE:Q5i), the U.S. operating company of Edge Total Intelligence Inc. and leader in real-time digital operations solutions, was awarded a contract to deliver real-time actionable dashboards via its edgeCore™ platform to assist the Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC ( IEC ) in enhancing situation awareness and improving efficient and effective decision making as part of its Idaho Clean-up mission.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edge Technologies Inc. ("edgeTI") (TSXV:CTRL; OTC: UNFYF; FSE:Q5i), the U.S. operating company of Edge Total Intelligence Inc. and leader in real-time digital operations solutions, was awarded a contract to deliver real-time actionable dashboards via its edgeCore™ platform to assist the Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC ( IEC ) in enhancing situation awareness and improving efficient and effective decision making as part of its Idaho Clean-up mission.
  • “edgeTI™ is pleased to receive this contract in support of environmental management.
  • The IEC manages cleanup operations at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site.
  • The IEC team has a history of accelerating cleanup to reduce environmental liabilities in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner that protects human health and the environment.

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. Announces Its New Subsidiary, HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. The New Company Will Focus on Creating a Domestic Source of High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium to Supply the Next Generation of Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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Figure 1 - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. New Subsidiary, HALEU Energy Fuel Inc.

Key Points: 
  • Figure 1 - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. New Subsidiary, HALEU Energy Fuel Inc.
  • Furthermore, it will play a crucial role in powering NANO Nuclear’s own proprietary portable advanced nuclear reactor, “ZEUS”.
  • “Without a HALEU supply chain, many advanced reactor designs and advanced fuels will simply not be developed,” said Maria Korsnick, Nuclear Energy Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Necessary for advanced nuclear reactors, the industry anticipates it may need nearly 600 metric tons of HALEU by 2030.

Idaho Regional Optical Network Names Andy Binder Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Regional Optical Network (IRON), Idaho’s leading non-profit fiber optic network infrastructure provider, announced Andy Binder has been named President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Key Points: 
  • BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Regional Optical Network (IRON), Idaho’s leading non-profit fiber optic network infrastructure provider, announced Andy Binder has been named President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Andy takes the helm from Brent Stacey, who has been IRON’s President and CEO.
  • Binder recently served as Vice President & General Manager of HP’s Toner Supplies & Solutions business.
  • Andy began his career at HP as an engineer in the Boise Printer Division in Boise, ID.

Atlas Awarded Three-Year, $21 Million Contract Extension at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $21 million contract extension to provide Construction Materials Testing (CMT) on the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $21 million contract extension to provide Construction Materials Testing (CMT) on the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory.
  • Under the contract with Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, which manages the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, Atlas is designated as the Independent Testing Agency ensuring that concrete materials used at the site meet proper Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards.
  • “We are honored to build on our 20+ years of experience across a variety of projects at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
  • This contract extension allows us to continue our work at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory at INL to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality assets for U.S Government agencies including the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration,” said Atlas CEO, L. Joe Boyer.

Lightbridge Announces Long-Term Strategic Partnership with Idaho National Laboratory

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, has entered into landmark agreements with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), to support the development of Lightbridge Fuel™.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, has entered into landmark agreements with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), to support the development of Lightbridge Fuel™.
  • The data will support fuel performance modeling and regulatory licensing efforts for the commercial deployment of Lightbridge Fuel.
  • We look forward to working closely with INL, which Congress has designated as the nation’s lead nuclear energy research and development laboratory and is DOE’s lead nuclear fuel testing laboratory.
  • To date, Lightbridge has been awarded twice by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) program to support development of Lightbridge Fuel™.