Russia Exports a USD 2 Million Industrial 3D Printer to India
Rosatom is supplying India with a $2m industrial metal 3D printer, expanding nuclear‑sector cooperation into high‑tech manufacturing and strengthening Russia’s position in global advanced engineering
Additive Manufacturing as a New Export Line
Rosatom has taken another step in exporting advanced industrial technology. Its subsidiary, Rosatom Additive Technologies, has developed an industrial 3D printer capable of manufacturing complex metal components for nuclear and space applications.
The unit, valued at approximately $2m, will be shipped to India. It will be used at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and within programs of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
This marks the first time Rosatom is delivering not only nuclear equipment and fuel‑cycle technologies but also a full suite of industrial additive‑manufacturing capabilities. The system runs entirely on Russian software and engineering solutions, ensuring full technological independence from foreign suppliers.
From Nuclear Reactors to Rare‑Earth Materials
Russian‑Indian cooperation in nuclear energy continues to expand. Beyond reactor construction, the two nations are deepening collaboration in rare and rare‑earth metals. In April 2025, Rosatom’s chemical‑technology division, Giredmet, and India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research signed a declaration of cooperation.
Their joint focus is the development of technologies for deep processing of raw materials to obtain high‑purity metals and alloys critical to electronics, chemical production, and nuclear engineering. The plan includes scaling these technologies to pilot‑level facilities with eventual integration into full industrial production in both countries.
Thorium as a Fuel of the Future
Particular interest centers on thorium extraction and processing—seen globally as a promising next‑generation nuclear fuel. Rosatom already possesses expertise in this area and is prepared to share it with Indian partners.
Developing the thorium‑uranium fuel cycle could provide India with an alternative nuclear‑fuel base and support the creation of future reactor technologies. This is strategically important for India, which—according to IEA projections—is the world’s fastest‑growing electricity consumer, with demand expected to double by 2040.
A Multi‑Sector Strategic Partnership
Bilateral cooperation extends beyond nuclear power into quantum technologies, fusion research, and nuclear medicine. Rosatom is offering India Generation IV fast‑neutron reactors, small modular reactors (both land‑based and floating), and the option of joint nuclear projects in third countries.
Russia’s ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, emphasized that Rosatom has earned a reputation as India’s most reliable nuclear‑energy partner. Both nations intend to strengthen cooperation through serial construction of large‑capacity reactors and development of small‑reactor technologies.
Technology Export Strengthens Russia’s Position
The 3D‑printer shipment represents a significant milestone for Russia’s high‑end engineering exports. Success in India may accelerate the expansion of Russian additive‑manufacturing solutions into nuclear, aerospace, and metallurgical industries worldwide.
In the context of global technological shifts, such partnerships reinforce Russia’s status as a supplier of integrated solutions across nuclear and adjacent high‑tech sectors.
