Clean, low-carbon power that’s manufactured in a factory, transported where it’s needed, and built to deliver consistent, affordable energy for communities and industry alike—this is the advantage of small modular reactors (SMRs), the next evolution of nuclear technology.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ADRP) is accelerating the deployment of advanced reactor technologies, from light-water-cooled SMRs to next-generation designs using molten salts or inert gases to achieve higher operating temperatures and improved thermal efficiency.
SGS MPM supports these efforts with advanced testing solutions designed to generate high-quality materials data at temperatures up to 1,500 °C. Our deep experience in nuclear materials testing enables developers to build the robust databases required for design validation, licensing, and long-term operation.
As one of the nation’s few independent testing facilities with licensed nuclear hot cells, SGS MPM provides post-irradiation machining and testing of highly irradiated advanced reactor materials. Our hot cells are equipped with precision computer-controlled milling and electrical discharge machining (EDM) systems, enabling safe, accurate preparation of radioactive test specimens.
With more than 25 years of licensed hot-cell operation, SGS MPM delivers proven expertise in surveillance capsule testing and failure analysis. In addition to comprehensive testing services, we design and manufacture specialized testing and thermal-conditioning equipment—giving clients a single, trusted partner for both test execution and custom solutions.
This integrated capability uniquely positions SGS MPM as a leading center for SMR and advanced reactor materials data development, helping clients move innovative reactor technologies from concept to deployment with confidence.