Laser Photonics Secures Order for Cooper Nuclear Station in Nebraska
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE) has secured a new order from Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), Nebraska's largest single-unit generator. The order is for the CleanTech CR-3010, a commercial-grade handheld laser cleaning system that will be used for paint and rust removal in pre-weld preparation of valves, pipes, and steel plates.
The system effectively removes contaminants, coatings, and radioactive particles from various surfaces during maintenance processes. When combined with a fume extractor, it becomes an essential tool for regular equipment maintenance. This eco-friendly surface preparation method aligns with sustainability goals as it eliminates the need for hazardous consumables and minimizes secondary waste.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE) ha ricevuto un nuovo ordine dalla Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), il più grande generatore a unità singola del Nebraska. L'ordine riguarda il CleanTech CR-3010, un sistema di pulizia laser portatile di grado commerciale che sarà utilizzato per la rimozione di vernice e ruggine nella preparazione pre-saldatura di valvole, tubi e lastre di acciaio.
Il sistema rimuove efficacemente contaminanti, rivestimenti e particelle radioattive da varie superfici durante i processi di manutenzione. Quando combinato con un estrattore di fumi, diventa uno strumento essenziale per la manutenzione regolare delle attrezzature. Questo metodo di preparazione superficiale ecologico si allinea con gli obiettivi di sostenibilità poiché elimina la necessità di consumabili pericolosi e riduce i rifiuti secondari.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE) ha asegurado un nuevo pedido de la Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), el generador de unidad única más grande de Nebraska. El pedido es para el CleanTech CR-3010, un sistema de limpieza láser portátil de grado comercial que se usará para la eliminación de pintura y óxido en la preparación previa a la soldadura de válvulas, tuberías y placas de acero.
Este sistema elimina eficazmente contaminantes, recubrimientos y partículas radiactivas de diversas superficies durante los procesos de mantenimiento. Cuando se combina con unExtractor de humos, se convierte en una herramienta esencial para el mantenimiento regular del equipo. Este método de preparación de superficies ecológico se alinea con los objetivos de sostenibilidad, ya que elimina la necesidad de consumibles peligrosos y minimiza los residuos secundarios.
레이저 포토닉스 (NASDAQ: LASE)는 네브래스카에서 가장 큰 단일 유닛 발전소인 쿠퍼 원자력 발전소 (CNS)로부터 새로운 주문을 받았습니다. 이 주문은 클린텍 CR-3010으로, 밸브, 파이프 및 강판의 용접 준비를 위한 페인트 및 녹 제거에 사용되는 상업용 핸드헬드 레이저 청소 시스템입니다.
이 시스템은 유지보수 과정에서 다양한 표면에서 오염물, 코팅 및 방사성 입자를 효과적으로 제거합니다. 연기 추출기와 결합되면 정기적인 장비 유지보수를 위한 필수 도구가 됩니다. 이 친환경 표면 준비 방법은 유해 소비재의 필요성을 제거하고 이차 폐기물을 최소화하여 지속 가능성 목표와 일치합니다.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE) a obtenu une nouvelle commande de la Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), le plus grand générateur à unité unique du Nebraska. La commande concerne le CleanTech CR-3010, un système de nettoyage laser portable de qualité commerciale qui sera utilisé pour l'enlèvement de peinture et de rouille dans la préparation avant soudure des vannes, des tuyaux et des plaques en acier.
Ce système élimine efficacement les contaminants, revêtements et particules radioactives de diverses surfaces lors des processus de maintenance. Lorsqu'il est associé à un extracteur de fumées, il devient un outil essentiel pour la maintenance régulière des équipements. Cette méthode de préparation des surfaces écologique est en adéquation avec les objectifs de durabilité, car elle supprime la nécessité de consommables dangereux et minimise les déchets secondaires.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE) hat einen neuen Auftrag von der Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), dem größten Einheitengenerator in Nebraska, erhalten. Der Auftrag betrifft das CleanTech CR-3010, ein handgeführtes Laserreinigungssystem in kommerzieller Qualität, das zur Entfernung von Farbe und Rost in der Vorbereitungsphase vor dem Schweißen von Ventilen, Rohren und Stahlplatten verwendet wird.
Das System entfernt effektiv Verunreinigungen, Beschichtungen und radioaktive Partikel von verschiedenen Oberflächen während der Wartungsprozesse. In Kombination mit einem Rauchabscheider wird es zu einem wesentlichen Werkzeug für die regelmäßige Wartung von Geräten. Diese umweltfreundliche Oberflächenvorbereitungsmethode steht im Einklang mit den Nachhaltigkeitszielen, da sie die Notwendigkeit gefährlicher Verbrauchsmittel beseitigt und sekundäre Abfälle minimiert.
- Secured new order from major nuclear power facility
- Demonstrates market penetration in nuclear energy sector
- Product offers eco-friendly alternative to traditional cleaning methods
- Technology addresses specific industry needs for radioactive particle removal
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The order from Cooper Nuclear Station represents a strategic market penetration into the nuclear sector for Laser Photonics. The CleanTech CR-3010 system addresses critical maintenance challenges in nuclear facilities, particularly in pre-weld preparation and contamination removal. The technology's ability to remove radioactive particles while generating minimal waste positions it as a superior alternative to traditional cleaning methods.
The nuclear power industry's stringent safety and maintenance requirements make this a particularly valuable market segment. With over 90 operating nuclear reactors in the United States alone, the potential market size for laser cleaning technology in this sector is substantial. The adoption by Nebraska's largest nuclear facility could serve as a reference case for other nuclear plants, potentially leading to follow-on orders.
While the specific order value wasn't disclosed, typical industrial laser cleaning systems in this class range from
This development marks a significant shift in industrial cleaning practices within the nuclear sector. The replacement of traditional abrasive blasting methods with laser technology addresses several environmental concerns:
- Elimination of hazardous chemical cleaners and abrasive materials
- Reduction in secondary waste generation
- Lower water consumption in cleaning processes
- Improved worker safety through non-contact cleaning methods
The adoption by Cooper Nuclear Station signals growing recognition of laser cleaning as a sustainable solution for maintaining critical infrastructure. This technology aligns with increasingly stringent environmental regulations and corporate sustainability initiatives. The precision of laser ablation in removing radioactive particles while minimizing cross-contamination represents a significant advancement in nuclear facility maintenance protocols.
New Order Points to Growing Adoption of Laser Cleaning Technology in Nuclear Industry
“Laser cleaning technology is rapidly gaining ground as a highly effective alternative to hazardous surface preparation methods,” said John Armstrong, Executive Vice President of Laser Photonics. “LPC is serving a growing number of clients in the nuclear energy sector, and we are thrilled that Cooper Nuclear entrusted us in providing its team with innovative laser-powered equipment.”
The CleanTech CR-3010, acquired by CNS, is a commercial-grade handheld continuous wave fiber laser machine for surface preparation. It effectively removes contaminants and coatings off various surfaces during maintenance and production processes, and it has demonstrated its capability to blast off radioactive particles along with unwanted material. Paired with a fume extractor, the system turns into an irreplaceable power tool for the regular maintenance of equipment and infrastructure.
CNS, operated by the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), plans to use the CleanTech CR-3010 for paint and rust removal in the pre-weld preparation of valves, pipes and steel plates across plant equipment.
Laser ablation is an eco-friendly surface preparation method for businesses looking to reduce their ecological impact, as it does not involve the use of hazardous consumables and generates minimal secondary waste. LPC technology continues to be adopted in the nuclear industry and others as companies worldwide advance toward their sustainability goals.
For more information about the CleanTech line of laser cleaning systems, visit https://laserphotonics.com/laser-cleaning.
About Laser Photonics Corporation
Laser Photonics is a vertically integrated manufacturer and R&D Center of Excellence for industrial laser technologies and systems. Laser Photonics seeks to disrupt the
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