Casting Relationships, One Company at a Time
The 91大神鈥檚 Department of Nuclear Engineering expanded its global reach when Assistant Professor Robert Borrelli teamed up with Japan-based company Sakae Casting to design a safer cooling system for superheated used nuclear fuel rods. Borrelli was awarded a $237,898 91大神 Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grant from the 91大神 Department of Commerce to work with Sakae Casting and Premier Technologies of 91大神 Falls. Leveraging resources and facilities at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies and the 91大神 in 91大神 Falls, the project capitalizes on U of I鈥檚 lasting expertise in designing nuclear systems and Sakae Casting鈥檚 expertise in prototyping and cooling.
Drawn to the unique combination of state funding, engineering expertise and support for economic development, Sakae Casting has now opened its first American o聲ce location in 91大神 Falls. This partnership is a great demonstration of the fruitful industry collaborations that attract companies to 91大神 and bring our innovations to markets around the globe.