3D-printed next-gen battery first research project for new CRC


David Allen
Reporter

South Australian scientists will pursue the commercial development of a 3D-printed nuclear battery that could solve energy barriers posed by long-haul space, defence and undersea operations.

The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) said on Wednesday that it will invest $1.8 million to transition a betavoltaic battery prototype to a pre-commercial manufacturing stage.

Nuclear engineering and technology startup entX developed its GenX battery in collaboration with Adelaide University using a …

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