Demcon high-tech systems has been selected for Lot 4 in UKAEA’s Design & Build Framework, part of the Fusion Futures program. This selection follows our previous selections for Lot 2 and 3 within the new UKAEA Framework. This framework supports the development of future fusion technologies by engaging industry partners across design, engineering, prototyping and digital systems. This is now the third UKAEA framework in which Demcon participates, alongside the Engineering Design Services and Embedded Engineering Resource frameworks.
From September 21 to 25, 2026, the fusion technology community gathers in Aix-en-Provence, France, for the 34th Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT 2026). Demcon high-tech systems will be attending the symposium.
About
SOFT brings together scientists, engineers, and industry representatives working on fusion experiments, test facilities, component development, and materials science. The symposium's technology exhibition offers a place to discuss the engineering challenges standing between today's fusion research and tomorrow's electricity-producing fusion power.
Our multidisciplinary teams support customers in moving fusion technology from early concept to a robust, manufacturable design. Demcon high-tech systems brings decades of experience in big science projects, combining competencies such as multiphysics simulation, superconductivity, thermal hydraulics, plasma physics, and cryogenics.
The challenges we solve
Extreme environments
Fusion reactors expose components to high radiation, vacuum, and intense thermal loads. We design and qualify systems that keep performing reliably under these conditions.Remote maintenance
We develop control and digital systems that support safe, autonomous operation and monitoring in areas that are not accessible for people during operation.Prototype to product
We help move fusion technology from early-stage concept to a manufacturable, repeatable design, combining mechatronics, thermal, control, and software expertise.
Connect with us at SOFT 2026
Want to discuss your fusion challenges? We will be attending SOFT 2026 and are happy to meet. Find out more information on SOFT 2026 here.
Project highlight:
Reliable remote maintenance is one of the key engineering challenges in fusion technology. Demcon high-tech systems was recently for a third lot within UKAEA's Design & Build Framework, part of the Fusion Futures program, this time focused on digital and control systems for fusion reactor operations.
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