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<p>Sellafield Ltd has shortlisted a new wave of Game Changers feasibility projects aimed at solving one of its most complex engineering&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Remote_deployment_method_for_sensors_in_nuclear_store_structures" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">challenges</a>: remotely deploying corrosion-sensing equipment inside the Sellafield Product and Residue Store (SPRS).</p><p>Located on the coast at Sellafield site, the facility faces persistent humidity and salt-laden air that accelerate corrosion of steel and aluminium structures. With cell access highly restricted, the operator needs robotic and mechanical systems capable of delivering inspection tools through ceiling ports and ventilation ducts, without human entry.</p><p>Routine remote inspection would sharpen understanding of corrosion rates, improve lifetime forecasting for the store’s 100-year mission, guide maintenance planning, and shape remediation and prevention strategies. The capability also supports a major cost avoidance: replacing the facility could cost around £1 billion.</p><p>The current challenge focuses on deployment systems,&nbsp;after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/SNM_stores_inspection_-_corrosion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">earlier work</a>&nbsp;addressed sensor technologies. Selected projects are progressing&nbsp;as&nbsp;12-week&nbsp;Game Changers feasibility projects.</p><h2>Project Highlights&nbsp;</h2><h3>Rotex&nbsp;Technologies Ltd – RTCA: Remote Telescopic Cylinder on AGV for Sensor Deployment&nbsp;</h3><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rotex&nbsp;Technologies&nbsp;proposes a remotely controlled automated guided vehicle fitted with a collapsible pneumatic telescopic mast capable of extending up to&nbsp;several&nbsp;metres. Designed for radioactive environments, the concept would stabilise via a&nbsp;quadripod&nbsp;base and carry cameras, lighting and corrosion sensors weighing&nbsp;a few&nbsp;kilograms. Compact for duct entry, the system is intended to support repeatable annual measurements at precise coordinates with real-time visualisation, without personnel entering cells.</span>&nbsp;</p><h3>Istituto Italiano di&nbsp;Tecnologia&nbsp;–&nbsp;RoSe: Robotic System for Sensor Deployment&nbsp;</h3><p>IIT’s&nbsp;RoSe&nbsp;concept proposes reconfigurable robotic modules designed to perform a staged mission. The system would be lowered through&nbsp;a manhole, with the intention of navigating to the cell base, traversing narrow corridors, and deploying a secondary climbing robot. That robot is intended to ascend stainless-steel structures to position sensors and inspection tools where&nbsp;required, supporting multi-surface access in constrained, high-hazard spaces.&nbsp;</p><h3>Eadon Consulting Ltd – REACH VERTEX&nbsp;</h3><p>REACH VERTEX is a proposed modular carbon-fibre deployment platform engineered for strength,&nbsp;reach&nbsp;and adaptability. The system is designed to carry payloads of up to 25kg horizontally over 10 metres or vertically to 20 metres through standard access ports. Articulated hinge and swivel modules are intended to support navigation around obstacles. The reusable platform would support manipulators,&nbsp;tools&nbsp;and sensors, with optional winch capability aimed at expanding inspection range and payload flexibility.&nbsp;</p><h3>Ice Nine Ltd – Miniature External Corrosion Inspection Payload Unit&nbsp;</h3><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ice Nine’s proposed solution centres on a compact modular payload lowered and controlled via a&nbsp;manipulator. On-board actuation will press sensor packages directly against inspection targets for detailed characterisation. The proposed system is intended to position itself precisely between structural channels and adapt sensor configurations to mission needs, enabling flexible, close-contact corrosion analysis across multiple locations.</span></p><h2>Industry Perspective&nbsp;</h2><p>Ben Clowes, Sellafield challenge owner, said the work addresses areas “not designed for people to reach,” adding that the technologies&nbsp;represent&nbsp;“a step change” in deploying non-destructive examination inside nuclear stores.&nbsp;</p><p>He praised the “level of creativity” in proposals and noted strong awareness of nuclear-site safety and security requirements. Early collaboration between applicants has also been encouraging, he said, improving prospects for an integrated, best-fit solution.&nbsp;</p><h2>Why It Matters&nbsp;</h2><p>Even partial success could significantly enhance operational safety, inspection&nbsp;coverage&nbsp;and maintenance planning at SPRS while extending asset life. By enabling earlier intervention and better data, remote deployment technologies strengthen long-term stewardship of special nuclear materials and reduce the likelihood of costly infrastructure replacement.&nbsp;</p><p>Feasibility work now continues toward active demonstrations, with solutions targeted for operational readiness before the end of the decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Innovative robotic systems shortlisted to remotely deploy corrosion sensors inside the Sellafield Product and Residue Store. The technology aims to improve inspection, extend facility life, and avoid costly infrastructure replacement.</p>

Innovators advance remote corrosion inspection at UK nuclear store

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<p>A new power technology demonstration at Sellafield's Engineering Centre of Excellence has showcased a safe, portable solution capable of powering remote systems in hazardous environments, offering a potential step-change for nuclear operations. Remote Maintenance Systems (RMS) and Metalectrique collaborated on a Game Changers proof-of-concept (PoC) project to present a novel aluminium-air (Al-Air) power pack prototype, designed to deliver reliable, long-duration energy for wireless communications and sensors, without the limitations of traditional battery or cabled solutions.</p><h2>The Challenge: Powering Equipment Safely in Hazardous Areas</h2><p>Operations in contaminated or remote nuclear environments present a unique set of challenges. Reliable power is essential for communications, monitoring sensors, and supporting remote technologies such as the Spot® robot. Conventional solutions, however, come with trade-offs: cabled systems are costly, restrictive, and difficult to route in confined or high-radiation spaces, while lithium batteries carry fire, thermal runaway, and disposal risks and require regular replacement or recharging.</p><p>Metalectrique Aluminium-Air Technology combined with Remote Handling technology opens an opportunity for unrestrained remote decommissioning operations, enabling areas to be reached that were previously impossible, providing faster and more effective decommissioning and reducing time at risk for operators. Other applications have been identified, such as remote sensors, long-term monitoring of containers, and on-site temporary power supplies.</p><h2>The Technology: Aluminium-Air Power with a Safe Electrolyte</h2><p>The solution emerged from a partnership between RMS and Metalectrique, progressing from feasibility studies to a PoC demonstration. The PIONEER power pack prototype uses advanced aluminium-air chemistry combined with a proprietary, non-toxic electrolyte, branded as “Metalyte.” The system produces direct current on demand via a chemical reaction, delivering a stable, flat output profile without the need for charging. Crucially, it eliminates fire risk and thermal runaway, enabling deployment in areas where conventional batteries cannot safely operate.</p><p>Modular cell and cartridge architecture allows rapid refuelling by swapping out aluminium cartridges, minimising operational downtime and supporting safe end-of-life recycling. The prototype is specifically tailored to meet Rajant node requirements, providing up to 18 W at 24 V DC.</p><p>As RMS explained during the demo: “Once connected to an appliance, it’s able to produce electricity by consuming the aluminium. That reaction happens in the electrolyte… it will enable us to put batteries and power devices into areas which normally you can’t use batteries for.”</p><h2>Proof-of-Concept Success</h2><p>The PoC demonstration confirmed the power pack could meet the electrical, safety, and durability requirements of the Rajant nodes. Bench and integration testing showed stable performance, predictable energy delivery, and compatibility with regulated, hazardous environments. It operated safely at low temperatures and delivered significantly longer operational duration than incumbent lithium primary batteries.</p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1159665712/"></iframe><p>Deon Bulman, ROV Lead at Sellafield Ltd, said: “I think what they’ve proven today is just how adaptable it is to our specific needs. The technology is scalable, adaptable and flexible in terms of the different applications we could power, and it will save time and increase safety for operators.”</p><p>Rob Sharratt, Technical Director of RMS, added “Game Changers has helped massively with this. We wouldn’t have been able to do this without their support, and it just gets the technology in front of the users here at Sellafield.” With Metalectrique commenting “Game Changers enabled us to access Sellafield stakeholders, funding and real operational testing that wouldn’t otherwise have been possible. Testing on a live Rajant system proved the concept and showed the power pack could run far longer than demonstrated, with potential to double endurance through future design improvements.”</p><h2>Benefits for Sellafield and the Wider Nuclear Industry</h2><p>The aluminium-air power pack brings operational, safety, and environmental benefits. Operators can deploy power wherever needed without routing cables or monitoring battery status, enabling longer-duration use of remote technologies and scalable deployment across applications. The inherently safe chemistry eliminates fire hazards, while recyclable aluminium cartridges and benign by-products offer an environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-based systems.</p><p>As RMS highlighted: “It will also save time for the operators… there’s nothing like this technology that could enable these applications to be deployed and help the operator stay safe.”</p><h2>Next Steps: Towards Operational Deployment</h2><p>Following the successful PoC, further development is planned, including extended field trials in operational environments. The team will also explore integration with other remote systems, sensors, and tooling, with a focus on increasing power output and longevity.</p><p>By combining innovation, operational insight, and safety-first design, the aluminium-air power pack demonstrates the kind of practical, game-changing technology that can accelerate decommissioning and improve efficiency in the nuclear sector.</p>

<p>A successful proof-of-concept at Sellafield Ltd has demonstrated a portable aluminium-air power pack for hazardous nuclear environments, delivering long-duration, fire-safe energy for remote systems and sensors while improving safety, flexibility and decommissioning efficiency.</p>

Remotely deployable power – revolutionising operations in hazardous environments

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<h2>Demonstration at MSSS Facility</h2><p>A new subsurface monitoring technology developed by Hybrid Instruments Ltd was successfully demonstrated at the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo (MSSS) facility on the Sellafield site. Delivered through the Game Changers programme, the ABACUS system – Advanced Blind-Tube Apparatus for Characterisation of Underground Sources – was deployed to showcase its ability to characterise and monitor underground radioactive contamination in challenging nuclear environments.</p><h2>The Challenge: Understanding Subsurface Contamination</h2><p>The MSSS facility, built in the 1960s to store fuel reprocessing waste under water, is currently undergoing decommissioning. As Sellafield retrieves legacy waste for safer storage elsewhere on site, there is a growing need to better understand surrounding geology and the behaviour of subsurface contamination. Monitoring groundwater movement, tracking contamination spread and building a high-resolution picture of underground conditions remain significant technical challenges. Sellafield’s call for innovation through Game Changers sought new technologies to improve in-ground monitoring, enhance data quality and enable real-time analysis without extensive groundworks.</p><h2>The Technology and its Development</h2><p>Hybrid Instruments Ltd, a spin-out from Lancaster University, responded with ABACUS – a borehole monitoring unit developed from a Sellafield-supported PhD project. The compact, winch-deployable gamma spectrometer is designed to operate in narrow blind tubes and hostile environments, with a waterproof sensor head capable of deployment to depths of 100 metres.</p><p>ABACUS enables long-term, continuous monitoring and high-resolution spectroscopic analysis of subsurface radioactive contaminants. Using advanced spectrum processing, the system directly measures gamma emissions from caesium-137 (Cs137) while also assessing the bremsstrahlung signature of strontium-90 (Sr90). Automated tablet-based operation allows operators to programme depth-specific measurements and collect real-time data with minimal manual intervention.</p><h2>Demonstration Success and Results</h2><p>The onsite demonstration highlighted the system’s ability to deliver radiometric discrimination and monitor contamination as a function of depth. Stakeholders observed how ABACUS could provide detailed insights into radionuclide composition and migration, supporting validation of environmental models and informing mitigation strategies. Feedback from technical teams was positive, particularly regarding usability, data quality and potential for wider deployment.</p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1128241287/"></iframe><p>Challenge owner John Heneghan, Contaminated Land Specialist at Sellafield Ltd, said: “The radiometric discrimination has the potential to really help us to validate what we claim is happening underground and to enact plans to mitigate any leaks.”</p><p>Technical Director of Hybrid Instruments Ltd, Malcolm Joyce, added: “This cost-effective technology delivers two main technical benefits: the potential for spectroscopy and data acquisition at known depths. Game Changers has accelerated getting this technology in front of the end users and deployed on site. We are looking forward to continuing the collaboration in taking this product to the next level.”</p><h2>Benefits for Sellafield and the Wider Nuclear Industry</h2><p>For Sellafield Ltd, ABACUS offers improved insight into groundwater hydrology, contamination pathways and subsurface heterogeneity – supporting safer and more informed decommissioning decisions. Across the wider nuclear sector, the technology could enable more cost-effective monitoring of legacy sites, reduce worker exposure by limiting time spent in hazardous environments and strengthen long-term environmental management.</p><h2>Next Steps</h2><p>Following the successful demonstration, the project will move into further evaluation and potential development to meet additional site challenges. Continued collaboration between Sellafield Ltd, Hybrid Instruments Ltd and the Game Changers programme aims to refine the technology and explore broader deployment opportunities, advancing innovation in subsurface characterisation and nuclear decommissioning.</p>

<p>Hybrid Instruments Ltd successfully demonstrated its ABACUS subsurface monitoring system, showcasing real-time gamma spectroscopy to characterise underground radioactive contamination and support safer, data-driven nuclear decommissioning decisions.</p>

Onsite demonstration showcases ABACUS technology to transform subsurface monitoring at Sellafield

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<p>At the end of last year, Sellafield Ltd saw a breakthrough in nuclear monitoring as Sensor Driven&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;its latest smart sensor technology. Live data streamed from within a Special Nuclear Material (SNM) storage extrusion&nbsp;–&nbsp;essentially a&nbsp;Faraday cage designed to&nbsp;contain&nbsp;highly radioactive&nbsp;materials –&nbsp;allowing staff to track temperature and pressure remotely, without exposing personnel to risk. Twenty-five Sellafield staff attended the demonstration,&nbsp;witnessing&nbsp;a technology that could redefine long-term nuclear waste management.&nbsp;</p><h2>Solving a Decades-Old Challenge&nbsp;</h2><p><a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Condition_monitoring_and_inspection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thousands of waste packages at Sellafield</a>, from dry to heat-generating forms, remain stored for decades. Inspecting them is slow and risky: either packages must be removed for manual checks or fitted with in-situ devices in extremely constrained spaces. “Understanding the condition that [these packages] are in is of vital importance,” a Sellafield engineer said. “The smart sensors…enable us to deliver remote wireless sensing without having to put an operator in harm’s way.”&nbsp;</p><h2>From Prototype to Proof&nbsp;</h2><p>Developed through the Game Changers programme, originally with the support of the Central Technical team before being progressed by SNM, the sensors evolved over 7 years:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>2020:</strong>&nbsp;Proof that ultra-low-power electronics can survive radiation.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>2021:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/news/Sensor_Driven_demonstration_wins_approval" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mk1 prototype with 30-year life and pressure sensing</a>.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>2022:</strong>&nbsp;Mk2 capable of transmitting wirelessly from plugged extrusions in laboratory tests.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>2023:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/news/Smart_sensor_demonstration_success" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mk3 miniaturized sensors embedded into canister lids</a>, measuring temperature and transmitting wirelessly; welding methods developed for attachment.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>2024–2025:</strong>&nbsp;Active&nbsp;trial: sensors deployed&nbsp;in live SNM store, transmitting data in situ over an 18-month period.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The sensors withstand gamma doses up to 1,500 Gy and neutron exposure equivalent to 75 years, measuring micron-scale pressure changes and temperature, then wirelessly transmitting data through the thick metal of plugged extrusions.&nbsp;</p><p>“Game Changers has been instrumental in making sure that we as a small company can work very effectively with the&nbsp;very large&nbsp;company that Sellafield is. And it has allowed us to create a very genuine collaboration.” said Bernard Stark, Director at Sensor Driven.&nbsp;</p><h2>A Game-Changing Demonstration</h2><p>During the live demo, Ed MacNeil, Technical Adviser at Sellafield Ltd, remarked, “We’ve&nbsp;achieved the impossible here.&nbsp;We’ve&nbsp;got data out of an SNM extrusion…as we speak, there's data coming out of these stores, and we can see&nbsp;what's&nbsp;going on inside.” The miniaturised antennas cleverly use the canister itself to amplify signals, a feat previously thought impossible.&nbsp;</p><p>Three sensors deployed in trial packages have been transmitting data for 3 months,&nbsp;validating&nbsp;predictive thermal&nbsp;models&nbsp;and giving Sellafield unprecedented insight into store conditions.&nbsp;</p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1128821922/"></iframe><h2>Transforming the Industry</h2><p>The implications are huge: fewer manual inspections, improved safety, and better confidence in the long-term integrity of waste packages.&nbsp;Next steps include scaling to around 100 sensors and extending deployment across facilities. “Now, the next step,” MacNeil added, “can we use this on&nbsp;active&nbsp;products? Because the technology is ready.”&nbsp;</p><p>Wireless sensors like&nbsp;these promise&nbsp;to change nuclear monitoring forever&nbsp;–&nbsp;turning decades of uncertainty into real-time insight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wireless smart sensors successfully stream live temperature and pressure data from sealed nuclear waste storage at Sellafield, enabling safer remote monitoring and offering a major advance in long-term nuclear waste management and inspection.</p>

Wireless sensors unlock the secrets of nuclear waste storage

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<p>Ice Nine Ltd has&nbsp;showcased&nbsp;its&nbsp;<strong>Scanister</strong>&nbsp;technology at Sellafield&nbsp;Ltd’s&nbsp;Leconfield Centre of Excellence, marking a major advance in the inspection of Special Nuclear Material (SNM) packages. Supported by the Game Changers programme, the demonstration highlighted how&nbsp;Scanister&nbsp;can inspect packages safely while they&nbsp;remain&nbsp;in storage, delivering faster, more complete, and repeatable results.&nbsp;</p><p>Rotating packages in situ has long been viewed as an aspirational goal within SNM inspection. Recognising the potential to both reduce operator dose and significantly improve the quality and consistency of inspection data, Robert Bernard, <span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Senior Research Manager at </span>Sellafield Ltd, initiated a Game Changers challenge to explore new approaches to package examination. Developed in response, Scanister tackles a critical need at Sellafield by enabling accurate, comprehensive visual inspection of SNM packages stored in horizontal extrusions – overcoming the limitations of existing methods, which are often slow, provide incomplete coverage, and are difficult to repeat consistently, leaving gaps in understanding package condition.</p><h2>How&nbsp;Scanister&nbsp;Works</h2><p>Scanister&nbsp;is a compact trolley system that moves beneath SNM packages in their storage extrusions. Using an electronically driven navigation system and pneumatic lifting mechanism, it raises and rotates packages to capture high-resolution images of the entire exterior, including end caps.&nbsp;</p><p>The images are automatically processed into an intuitive “laid-flat” view. Machine learning algorithms can highlight defects, which twinned with precise positional data gathered from Scanister, enables reliable comparison over time. Currently controlled via a simple joystick, the system’s pneumatic operation ensures packages are safely returned if any issue occurs.</p><h2>Demonstration&nbsp;Success</h2><p>At the Leconfield demonstration,&nbsp;Scanister&nbsp;successfully lifted and rotated a package, producing complete surface imagery in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods. Stakeholders praised the system’s 360-degree coverage and repeatability, noting it allows predictive monitoring of maintenance needs and degradation.&nbsp;</p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1142496284/"></iframe><p>“The benefit of&nbsp;Scanister&nbsp;is that it gives a full view of the package, including areas inaccessible to conventional cameras,” a Sellafield representative said.&nbsp;This will give consistent repeatable results across the whole lifetime of the package.</p><h2>Benefits and&nbsp;Future&nbsp;Plans</h2><p>Scanister&nbsp;enables in-situ inspection along entire storage channels, produces consistent, easy-to-review outputs, and supports better safety and decision-making. Built from commercial off-the-shelf components, it is cost-effective and adaptable, with potential to carry&nbsp;additional&nbsp;sensors such as thermal or ultrasonic tools.&nbsp;</p><p>With the technology proven in a representative environment, Sellafield is planning trials in nuclear stores. There is also potential to deploy&nbsp;Scanister&nbsp;across other storage configurations in the future.&nbsp;</p><p>From concept to demonstration,&nbsp;Scanister&nbsp;exemplifies how targeted innovation, backed by the Game Changers programme, can deliver practical, scalable solutions to some of the nuclear industry’s most persistent challenges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ice Nine Ltd recently demonstrated its Scanister technology, successfully inspecting SNM packages in situ and producing complete 360-degree imagery, showcasing improved speed, safety, repeatability, and inspection capability.</p>

Scanister transforms in-situ SNM package inspection

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<p>Amentum’s ThreadSafe project is showing the potential to revolutionise the way Sellafield Ltd manages Nuclear Safety Cases, improving efficiency in change management. Through a successful feasibility phase, ThreadSafe has already demonstrated its potential to automate complex information management tasks, reduce risk, and accelerate decision-making. With a 16-week Proof of Concept (PoC) now underway, the project aims to deliver a bespoke, scalable solution that provides a robust and verifiable “golden thread” across the entire safety case lifecycle.</p><h2>The Challenge: Making the Golden Thread Truly Golden</h2><p>Nuclear Safety Cases underpin every operational decision at Sellafield Ltd. They provide the evidence that hazards are controlled, operations are safe, and risks are reduced to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). Yet these cases are built on extensive, constantly changing documentation, a range of formats, and extensive manual cross-checking.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Improvement_of_information_management_in_Nuclear_Safety_Cases" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Improvement of information management in Nuclear Safety Cases&nbsp;challenge</a>, launched&nbsp;in July 2024, aimed to strengthen the accuracy and visibility of the Safety Case “golden thread,” reduce the time and cost of developing and maintaining cases, and introduce automation to free specialists from manual checking. It also sought to improve change control – ensuring a single update triggers all necessary revisions – and to deliver a solution compatible with existing Safety Cases and varied legacy formats.</p><p>For Sellafield Ltd, improving Safety Case management is essential to accelerating its mission. Reducing manual effort, tightening consistency, and enabling data-driven updates all contribute directly to safer, faster and more efficient operations.</p><h2>The Technology: Secure, Smart, and Purpose-Built</h2><p>Amentum’s ThreadSafe stood out among the challenge applicants, with its proposal selected for a feasibility study. Unlike off-the-shelf systems, ThreadSafe offers a bespoke, Sellafield-directed capability built around a secure, on-premise architecture designed to operate within sensitive environments.</p><p>The technology automatically identifies and maps relationships between engineering requirements, safety arguments, operational instructions, and associated documents using an ontology-driven, graph-based approach. Rather than acting as another document management tool, ThreadSafe is designed as a powerful information management system – treating information as an asset and enabling users to see contextualised links across multiple formats and repositories.</p><h2>Feasibility Success: Rapid Delivery and Early Impact</h2><p>Amentum delivered an early Minimum Viable Product within weeks – precisely the rapid turnaround the challenge owners hoped for. The working prototype showcased the core features required to demonstrate feasibility, including relationship mapping, automated insights and a functional user interface.</p><p>By sitting alongside existing Sellafield systems, ThreadSafe proved it could be integrated without major disruption and could enhance, rather than replace, established processes. Feedback loops with Sellafield’s safety case professionals ensured that improvements were immediately incorporated, accelerating the tool’s maturity.</p><h2>Next Steps: A 16-Week PoC to Deliver a Working System</h2><p>Amentum is now midway through a 16-week agile PoC, focused on refining ThreadSafe into a fully functioning system tailored for Sellafield’s needs. Sellafield’s challenge owners describe the potential impact as <em>“genuinely game-changing”</em> – cutting time spent on checks, improving consistency, and enabling quicker, more informed decisions.</p><p>As one Safety Case owner noted: <em>“It’s been great to see the initial system developing so quickly – we can already see how it will support us in our work.”</em></p><p>James Moore, Decommissioning Technology Oversight, Remediation, Sellafield Ltd, summarised the opportunity: <em>“We believe ThreadSafe can provide this capability.”</em></p><p>If successful, ThreadSafe could become a model not just for Safety Cases, but for managing complex, interlinked information across the Sellafield estate and beyond.</p><h2>Watch the Demo</h2><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1178619806/"></iframe><p><br></p>

<p>Amentum’s ThreadSafe project is transforming Sellafield Ltd’s Nuclear Safety Cases by automating document management, improving accuracy, traceability, and change control.</p>

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Innovators advance remote corrosion inspection at UK nuclear store

Remotely deployable power – revolutionising operations in hazardous environments

Onsite demonstration showcases ABACUS technology to transform subsurface monitoring at Sellafield

Wireless sensors unlock the secrets of nuclear waste storage

Scanister transforms in-situ SNM package inspection

ThreadSafe – transforming the golden thread of Nuclear Safety Cases