Europe launches its first procurement for ITER

Fusion for Energy (F4E), the organisation for Europe's contribution to ITER based in Barcelona, Spain, last week unlocked new business opportunities for industry by launching its first ever procurement. The objective of this first procurement by Fusion for Energy is the supply of Chromium plated Copper strand that forms part of the ITER super conducting magnets in order to hold the heated gas known as plasma in position. "This first procurement marks the beginning of a strong partnership with European industry and research organisations in providing the components for ITER and ensuring its successful operation", explained Didier Gambier, Director of Fusion for Energy.