Mirion Technologies Enhances Nuclear Instrumentation with Digital Solutions

Mirion Technologies is focusing on digital innovation in the nuclear and radiation safety sectors, partnering with Westinghouse Electric to upgrade analog systems to digital Ex-core Nuclear Instrumentation Systems. This digital upgrade will reduce operational burdens and enhance performance in nuclear power plants. Mirion's digital equipment is capable of delivering precise and accurate measurements, and the transition from analog to digital creates opportunities for quick data recording and storage, as well as remote access. Other nuclear energy stocks, such as Constellation Energy and BWX Technologies, are also expanding operations and landing deals with the US Department of Defense.

Mirion Technologies, a leading provider of detection, measurement, and monitoring solutions in the nuclear sector, has recently partnered with Westinghouse Electric Company to upgrade analog systems to digital Ex-core Nuclear Instrumentation Systems. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance performance and reduce operational burdens in nuclear power plants.

Under the partnership, Mirion will leverage its expertise in digital technologies to upgrade Westinghouse's existing HiVE and bertha AI solutions. The integration of Mirion's digital equipment will enable precise and accurate measurements, quick data recording and storage, and remote access capabilities. This digital transformation is crucial for optimizing the construction and operations of nuclear power plants, as highlighted by Westinghouse's interim CEO, Dan Sumner [2].

Mirion's focus on digital innovation aligns with broader trends in the nuclear energy sector. Companies like Constellation Energy and BWX Technologies are also expanding operations and securing deals with the US Department of Defense. These moves underscore the growing importance of digital technologies in enhancing the efficiency and safety of nuclear power plants.

Additionally, the nuclear renaissance is being driven by the increasing demand for clean energy, particularly from the AI industry. The insatiable appetite for energy by AI systems has led tech giants to embrace nuclear power as the only scalable clean energy solution. The International Energy Agency projects that AI workloads could consume 8% of global electricity by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for reliable, carbon-free baseload power [3].

Mirion's digital upgrade project with Westinghouse is a significant step forward in this digital transformation. By integrating advanced digital technologies, Mirion and Westinghouse are poised to lead the way in modernizing the nuclear industry and meeting the growing energy demands of the future.

References:
[1] Mirion Technologies Awarded Strategic Design Contract for X-energy’s Small Modular Reactor, Mirion.com, August 15, 2023
[2] Westinghouse Electric Company is teaming up with Google Cloud to use AI for the construction of nuclear reactors, Datacenterdynamics.com, August 2, 2023
[3] Key Points The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution's insatiable energy appetite is forcing tech giants to embrace nuclear power as the only scalable clean energy solution, The Globe and Mail, July 02, 2025