Diagnostics Innovation Centre of Excellence (DICE)
UKAEA’s Diagnostics Innovation Centre of Excellence offers world-leading expertise in fusion diagnostic design, development and deployment.
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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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Electron beam welding
We develop novel welded solutions for fusion challenges, but also supply components to imaging, beam-line, and aerospace customers.
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RADLab
The Radiological Assay and Detection Lab (RADLab) is a radiation laboratory that specialises in advanced radiometric diagnostics using gamma-ray and neutron detectors.
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Special Techniques Group
Specialist joining technologies supporting internal UKAEA development, high-tech industry and research institutions globally.
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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.