A Russian Industrial 3D Printer Will Travel “Across Three Seas” to India
Russia will ship a next‑generation industrial 3D printer to India, strengthening a rapidly growing technological partnership between the two countries
Russia and India are expanding their technological cooperation: in 2025, India will receive a unique industrial 3D printer developed by Rosatom’s Additive Technologies division. The system can print large, complex metal components and is designed for nuclear and space industries.
Broad Partnership
The deal is part of broader cooperation that includes the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and future joint projects involving large and small reactors. Two power units have already supplied India with more than 118 billion kWh of electricity, four more are under construction, and additional sites are planned. India—where energy demand is expected to double by 2040 according to the IEA—views nuclear power as a cornerstone of sustainable growth and Russia as a reliable partner.
Beyond Nuclear Alone
The delivered printer is an industrial‑grade machine capable of working with titanium, nickel alloys, and high‑strength steels used in energy engineering. Such systems rely on laser or electron‑beam deposition and enable the production of components that previously required multi‑stage machining. For India, this means faster manufacturing of complex assemblies, reduced imports, and stronger domestic high‑tech capabilities.
Russia is simultaneously advancing research in large‑scale metal 3D printing. One promising direction is the additive manufacturing of reactor vessels for small nuclear power plants. This technology is still undergoing material testing but shows strong potential: additive production allows the creation of parts with internal cooling channels and optimized geometries.
Joint Russian‑Indian projects go far beyond equipment deliveries—they represent long‑term technological cooperation that lays the groundwork for future nuclear and engineering initiatives.
