How does a technological development turn into a product that can be manufactured industrially and deployed worldwide? That’s exactly what this episode of Energy. Everywhere., the podcast by Emerald Horizon, is about.
To make that happen, Emerald Horizon is taking the next decisive step and bringing the Dutch industrial group VDL on board as a strong partner. Together, the goal is to guide SMRX technology from development toward industrialization, scaling, and series production.
Emerald Horizon CEO Florian Wagner explains the wide range of applications envisioned for SMRX – from data centers and hospitals to industrial plants and renewable energy, all the way to shipping, airports, or regions with no existing energy infrastructure. The modular, container-format design is meant to enable flexible scaling.
Head of Research Dr. Mario J. Müller offers insight into the technology behind it. He explains the so-called ADES Loop, the role of thorium and a particle accelerator – and why safety has been part of the technological design from the very beginning.
Finally, together with Hans Priem and Markjan Vermeer from VDL, the conversation turns to the decisive step from prototype to industrial manufacturing: how can complex technologies be produced reproducibly, robustly, and at scale? VDL contributes engineering expertise, experience in industrialization, and an international production and partner network.
We also discuss what this collaboration means for Europe as a technology location, and why Norbert Hofer, Vice President Strategic Communications at Emerald Horizon, sees it as an opportunity to keep energy-intensive industry in Europe for the long term.
Guests in this episode:
· Florian Wagner, CEO Emerald Horizon
· Dr. Mario J. Müller, Head of Research Emerald Horizon
· Norbert Hofer, Vice President Strategic Communications Emerald Horizon
· Hans Priem, Vice President Business Development, VDL ETG
· Markjan Vermeer, Managing Director VDL ETG Technology & Development
· Hosted by: Silvia Gaich
Energy. Everywhere. – the podcast by Emerald Horizon. For everyone who wants to know what comes after oil, gas, and coal.
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