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Nusano\u2019s New Facility Marks a Major Milestone in Isotope Production<\/strong><\/p>\n West Valley City, Utah \u2013 June 11, 2025<\/strong> <\/p>\n Nusano, a company focused on nuclear technology and isotope creation, recently showcased its new 190,000-square-foot facility to media, investors, and special guests. During the grand opening, the company celebrated a big achievement: enriching gadolinium-160 (Gd-160) to a remarkable 99.2% purity, all completed in-house.<\/p>\n This accomplishment represents a key step for Nusano in boosting the U.S. supply of both stable and radioactive isotopes. These materials are vital for medical diagnostics, cancer treatments, battery technology, and future energy systems.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are dedicated to creating a completely domestic supply chain for stable isotopes, which is important for innovation,\u201d said Nusano\u2019s CEO, Chris Lowe.<\/p>\n Lowe further explained that Nusano\u2019s technology is designed for reliability and high purity, helping customers improve their operations and stabilize their supply chains. Stable isotopes like Gd-160 play a significant role in producing radioisotopes. The natural form of gadolinium contains only about 21.86% of the desired isotope, but Nusano\u2019s ability to increase that to 99.2% opens up new possibilities for producing high-quality radioisotopes.<\/p>\n At the opening event, Lowe highlighted how this advancement allows Nusano to expand its reach. \u201cWe can explore more elements and produce isotopes more quickly and at a higher level of purity,\u201d he stated, emphasizing the significance of keeping the supply chain local to West Valley.<\/p>\n Austin Yusi Cao, Nusano\u2019s Director of Mechanical Engineering, also discussed how the facility is equipped to handle complex operations. \u201cThis well-designed building, which took five years to create, is built to support everything we do here,\u201d he mentioned, pointing out that the facility includes advanced equipment designed to enhance isotope production.<\/p>\n Irina Petrushina, an Applied Physicist at Nusano, showcased the company\u2019s linear accelerator (LINAC), which is crucial for producing radioisotopes. By accelerating charged particles like protons or alpha ions, the LINAC helps initiate nuclear reactions necessary for medical isotopes.<\/p>\n \u201cWith technology dating back to the 1940s, combined with our unique ion source, we are able to efficiently produce isotopes, launching operations in 2025,\u201d Petrushina explained.<\/p>\n Nusano’s approach to production is designed to be responsive and scalable, allowing it to produce multiple isotopes simultaneously \u2014 something existing suppliers cannot achieve without significant lead time.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Nusano, we can produce 12 different isotopes at once, compared to traditional methods that require planning years ahead,\u201d Lowe noted, hinting at the potential for expanding the range of isotopes they could produce to over 50 in the future.<\/p>\n Emphasizing the importance of domestic production, Lowe pointed out that most stable isotopes currently come from places like Western China or Russia. \u201cBy establishing a local supply, we enhance national security and promote innovation,\u201d he said, highlighting the limitations faced by traditional suppliers.<\/p>\n The new facility is exceptionally secure, built to withstand significant earthquakes with its strong concrete structure supported by deep pillars. \u201cThis is the safest structure I\u2019ve ever seen,\u201d Lowe asserted, explaining that production of sensitive materials like uranium will take place at a different, highly secured location.<\/p>\n Located near the 201 Expressway and Bangerter Highway, Nusano’s new facility is part of a broader Medical Innovation Technology (MIT) research campus set to become a key hub for medical manufacturing and innovation in Utah.<\/p>\n Lowe concluded with optimism about the facility\u2019s long-term impact: \u201cYears from now, we\u2019ll look back and see this was where it all began.\u201d <\/p>\n For more details about Nusano and its work, you can visit their official website.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nusano\u2019s New Facility Marks a Major Milestone in Isotope Production West Valley City, Utah \u2013 June 11, 2025 Nusano, a company focused on nuclear technology and isotope creation, recently showcased its new 190,000-square-foot facility to media, investors, and special guests. 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