Rosatom Scales Up 3D Printing With a National Network of Additive Tech Centers
Russia’s state nuclear giant is betting big on additive manufacturing to reshape how the country builds everything from reactor parts to industrial components
Rosatom, the Russian state corporation best known for its nuclear energy prowess, is rapidly expanding its ambitions in additive manufacturing (AM)—the umbrella term for advanced 3D-printing processes that build physical objects layer by layer from digital models. At this year’s Rosmould 2025 exhibition, the company showcased its latest generation industrial 3D printer, alongside a collection of precision-engineered parts created for use in atomic energy, aerospace, and beyond: think tubes, manifolds, lattice grids, and high-performance cylinders.
What these components have in common isn’t just geometry—it’s economics. Traditional manufacturing makes them costly and slow to produce. Rosatom’s additive approach slashes both time and cost, while offering engineers greater design freedom to refine structures and boost performance.
Over 30 enterprises within the Rosatom ecosystem have already transitioned to serial production using additive technologies. But the corporation has its sights set on more than internal innovation. The broader goal? To catalyze a nationwide adoption of 3D printing across industries that stand to benefit—from energy and aviation to tooling and transportation.
To make that vision a reality, Rosatom is building a unified national network of Additive Technology Centers—each one tailored to the unique needs of regional industries. And critically, the entire pipeline—from hardware to print material—is being developed domestically. Rosatom is also offering to partner one-on-one with businesses ready to integrate AM systems into their own production lines.
The move underscores a broader strategy: by making industrial 3D printing more accessible and more Russian-made, Rosatom is positioning additive manufacturing not just as a cost-cutting tool, but as a catalyst for long-term industrial independence.
