IT Lets Russia’s Nuclear Industry Predict Material Properties Before They’re Made

Advanced digital tools, including ultra-precise 3D printing and virtual modeling, are helping scientists cut costs and time in materials development.

At the Technoprom-2025 forum, Russian nuclear experts showcased how additive manufacturing and other digital technologies are reshaping the industry. More than 40 specialists from Rosatom highlighted innovations that allow engineers to predict the properties of materials before they exist in physical form.

Researchers have built a full line of equipment for printing structural materials as well as a “virtual printer,” which simulates results and forecasts quality in advance. While designed for the nuclear sector, the technology is already being applied in other fields, such as aerospace, where precision and reliability are critical.

The forum also spotlighted broader areas of digital modernization, with presentations on nuclear energy, fusion research, and next-generation materials.