Powering the Future: Lagun Engineering and the Rise of Nuclear Manufacturing
As the U.S. pushes toward a carbon-free future, nuclear energy is taking center stage once again. With a federal goal to quadruple nuclear capacity by 2050, investment in both new and existing nuclear plants is rapidly increasing. Legislation and executive orders are streamlining reactor licensing, while major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle are investing heavily to meet the growing power demands of AI and data infrastructure. This surge in energy development is fueling a renaissance in precision manufacturing—and that’s where Lagun Engineering comes in.
The modernization of nuclear power requires unmatched precision and reliability. Every component—from reactor pressure vessels to turbine rotors—demands exact tolerances and advanced machining capabilities. These parts are often made from corrosion-resistant materials that can only be cut and shaped using sophisticated CNC machine tools. As the U.S. revitalizes its nuclear facilities, the need for heavy-duty and ultra-accurate machine tools will grow exponentially.
Lagun Engineering is uniquely positioned to support this new era of energy production. With a diverse portfolio that includes large bed mills, traveling column machines, and custom portable mills, Lagun offers flexible solutions for both fabrication and in-field repair. The company’s Giuseppe Giana CNC lathes—engineered in Italy and exclusively represented by Lagun in the U.S.—are designed for massive, high-precision components like turbine shafts and reactor housings. Their ability to handle parts exceeding 25,000 mm in length makes them ideal for the nuclear sector’s scale and complexity.
In many cases, transporting nuclear components for machining is simply not practical. Lagun’s portable milling machines offer a groundbreaking alternative: bringing the machine to the part. These systems allow engineers to retrofit, repair, or re-machine critical components directly within the plant, minimizing downtime and reducing costs. It’s this type of innovation that makes Lagun a trusted partner for companies building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers the nation.
As the race toward clean and resilient energy accelerates, machine tools will play a crucial role in keeping the U.S. nuclear industry running efficiently and safely. Lagun Engineering stands ready to meet that challenge—delivering the precision, durability, and support that the future of nuclear manufacturing demands.
Learn more about Lagun’s machine tool solutions for the energy industry at lagun.com.
