Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Lab Manager

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a multiprogram science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department of Energy by the University of Tennessee-Battelle LLC. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security.

 

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:02
New Aluminum Alloy Strengthens Domestic Auto Supply ChainORNL develops RidgeAlloy, converting low-value scrap
Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:02
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN) -- A wave of aluminum auto body scrap is set to enter salvage systems over the next decade. This scrap is often too impure to be safely reused in new, critical automotive parts, limiting its value.…
ORNL Leads Three INFUSE Projects Solving Fusion ChallengesCreating new technologies to accelerate development of fusion energy
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 12:02
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been selected to lead three research collaborations with fusion industry partners as part of the 2025 cohort of the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy…
Exascale Simulations Underpin Quake-Resistant Infrastructure DesignSupercomputers decode earthquake dynamics, guiding safer infrastructure and emergency readiness
Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:02
Simulations still can’t predict precisely when an earthquake will happen. Still, with the incredible processing power of modern exascale supercomputers, they can now predict how they will happen and how much damage they will likely cause. 
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3D Printing Reshapes Construction for Nuclear EnergyA compelling vision for lowering the cost and timeline of future reactors
Tue, 09/02/2025 - 12:03
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- In a bold step toward transforming how nuclear infrastructure is built, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with Kairos Power and…
4 Innovative Ways ORNL Quantum Tech Supports IndustryFrom healthcare to entrepreneurship
Tue, 08/26/2025 - 12:02
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN)  -- Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) go beyond breakthroughs to bring quantum innovation into the real world. Here are four ways ORNL-developed quantum technologies support…
3D-Printed Steel Capsules Endure Nuclear Reactor TestingNuclear-grade performance and weldability for safe, durable use in reactor environments
Mon, 08/18/2025 - 12:03
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has set a new milestone in nuclear component innovation, successfully testing two 3D-printed stainless steel experimental capsules at the lab’s High Flux Isotope…
JuggerBot 3D, ORNL to Expand Possibilities for Pellet-Fed 3D PrintingCombination of ORNL Slicer 2, new calibration technology, and the JuggerBot 3D Material Card
Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:03
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and JuggerBot 3D, an industrial 3D-printer equipment manufacturer, have launched their second research and development collaboration through the Manufacturing Demonstration…
Licensed ORNL Technology Makes Magnets With Fewer Critical MineralsInnovative technology improves supply chain resilience
Wed, 08/13/2025 - 12:02
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- United Rare Earths has licensed two innovative technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory aimed at reducing dependence on critical rare earth elements. These technologies support the creation of high-performance magnets…
Reducing Cost, Supply Chain Constraints for Fast-Charging EV BatteriesResearchers develop lighter, more affordable current collector
Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:02
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Strengthening the competitiveness of the American transportation industry relies on developing domestically produced electric vehicle batteries that enable rapid charging and long-range performance. However, the energy…
Simulations Reveal Secrets to Strengthening Carbon Fiber With the help of the world’s fastest supercomputer, scientists just simulated 5 million atoms to crack the code
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:03
Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles. Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a way to make it even stronger. ORNL…