Diffusion bonding
Diffusion bonding involves the joining of parent materials, below their melting point, by heating and applying force in a clean vacuum environment.
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Machining
Our manufacturing team provides a diverse portfolio of machining specialisms for precision components and demanding materials.
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Pioneering optical viewports for next-generation quantum systems
UKAEA’s precision optical viewport boosts quantum research with ultra-high performance, vacuum-ready design and cross-industry applications.
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Special Techniques Group
Specialist manufacturing technologies supporting internal UKAEA development, high-tech industry and research institutions globally.
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UKAEA develops optical viewport technology for quantum applications
UKAEA has improved optical viewport technology – reducing optical distortion by up to 75 percent – for applications such as fusion energy and quantum physics.
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UKAEA viewports support quantum computing at the Technical University of Vienna
UKAEA’s optical viewports supported TU Vienna’s quantum research, enabling single-atom manipulation with clarity, vacuum integrity and reliability.
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Vacuum brazing
Vacuum brazing involves the joining of parent materials, below their melting point, by using a molten filler metal in a clean vacuum environment.
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Viewport design and manufacture
We design and manufacture viewports based on our fusion diagnostic windows – proven to operate under harsh conditions with minimal optical distortion.
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Welding
We develop novel welded solutions for fusion challenges, but also supply components to imaging, beam-line, and aerospace customers.