SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 16, 2026Interesting Engineering

Japan’s nuclear fusion firm begins construction of first demonstration device

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Japanese fusion startup Helical Fusion has begun construction of its first demonstration device, using the unique stellarator approach rather than the more common tokamak design for magnetic plasma confinement. The company plans to conduct energization tests by 2027 and aims to achieve commercial fusion power generation within the next decade through its three-phase development program.

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