Blykalla and Höganäs are entering a strategic partnership to develop specialized materials and manufacturing processes for Blykalla's small modular reactor (SMR), called the Swedish Advanced Lead-cooled Reactor (SEALER).
The partnership spans three key areas: industrialization, qualification, and commercialization. It focuses specifically on the industrial production of advanced corrosion-resistant materials needed to ensure the performance and durability of metal components in liquid lead environments.
Höganäs will leverage its world-leading expertise in advanced metal powder technologies to develop and produce corrosion-resistant alloys for cladding critical SEALER components, in particular tubular products. These efforts will involve optimizing laboratory-tested alloys for intended powder application processes, scaling them to industrial production, and meeting the stringent performance and safety standards required for liquid lead environments.
“This collaboration with Höganäs is an essential step in securing a strong and resilient value chain for SEALER technology,” said Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla. “With their leading expertise in material development and manufacturing, and their process know-how of metal powder applications, we have found a world-class partner in our alloy development.”
Blykalla and Höganäs will also work together to ensure the scalability and qualification of these materials for SMR deployment. The collaboration highlights the importance of building a reliable supply chain for advanced reactor technologies while driving broader innovation in clean energy.
“By combining our materials expertise with Blykalla’s innovative reactor technology, we are taking important steps toward making advanced SMRs a reality,” said Hans Keller, Division President Coating & Brazing Technologies, Höganäs. “Industrializing these solutions has the potential to unlock opportunities across multiple sectors, driving both sustainable growth and long-term prosperity."
This partnership is one of the strategic collaborations that drive the advancement of the SEALER. It positions both companies as key contributors to next-generation clean energy systems in Europe and beyond, as global momentum for SMRs continues to grow in response to the increasing demand for scalable, clean, and reliable energy solutions.
Höganäs
Founded in 1797, Höganäs is the world leader in the market for chemical and metal powders, with a yearly capacity of 500,000 tonnes. Our vision is to drive positive change through material innovation, with the ambition of becoming the globally preferred partner for sustainable powder materials. At Höganäs, our strength lies in our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we are committed to gender diversity. We collaborate with customers to innovate solutions for automotive components, electric motors, brazing, surface coating, welding, and additive manufacturing. Operating 15 production centers worldwide and employing 2,300 people, Höganäs' turnover for 2023 was 12,334 MSEK. Höganäs is owned by Lindéngruppen and Wallenberg-owned FAM. www.hoganas.com
For more information, please contact:
Emma Lefdal, Vice President Group Communications, Brand, and Public Affairs
Phone: +46 73 51 50 80
Email: emma.lefdal@hoganas.com
Blykalla
Blykalla is developing and building small modular reactors to deliver the next generation of clean energy. The innovative SEALER reactor utilizes liquid lead cooling and features unique safety elements and proprietary innovations. The company aims to provide necessary baseload energy to enable a complete transition to a fossil-free future and is actively collaborating with global partners to deliver Sweden’s next nuclear reactor within this decade. www.blykalla.com
For more information, please contact:
Alexandra Wyler, Communications Manager Blykalla
Phone: +46 768 61 73 73
Email: alexandra.wyler@blykalla.com
