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Production @CFS_energy / former @SpaceX mother of Dragons

Boston, MA
Joined May 2009
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SPARC is more than 60% complete. So far, most of that progress has taken place outside of the central hall that’s the future home of our star-of-the-show SPARC tokamak. The SPARC facility consists of five interconnected buildings that house different SPARC subsystems. Case in point: the utility building here — roughly twice the size of the tokamak’s hall — houses equipment to pull the heat that fusion generates out of SPARC during operation. #FusionEnergy
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The strongest magnets are bringing fusion closer to powering the globe. ⚡ At CFS, we're building cutting-edge magnets to power SPARC and scale #FusionEnergy. Go behind the scenes with @BobMumgaard @BrandonSorbom and @rocketjoy here: youtube.com/watch?v=RIuGbHb_…
The old joke about fusion energy is that it's 20 years away and always will be. That might be changing. Here's how @CFS_energy, a startup that aims to commercialize fusion, came up with a breakthrough technology. More on Bloomberg Primer trib.al/FyCDbYU
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Fusion is coming... to Chesterfield County, Virginia. In an enormous development for CFS and for the commercialization of fusion energy, we've committed to build the world's first grid-scale fusion power plant, ARC, in Virginia. We'll independently finance, build, own, and operate this first-of-its-kind technology so we can start generating clean, carbon-free energy in the early 2030's. We'll also collaborate with @DominionEnergy Virginia to help smooth ARC's path to the grid, benefitting from their development and technical expertise while helping the utility learn about fusion. Check out what this means for CFS here: bit.ly/4gF0s1c #PowerMoves
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Here’s what good #FusionEnergy manufacturing looks like: fast work with precision using capabilities built up from established industries. We’re making progress every day building SPARC in our Devens, Mass. facility. The day the vacuum vessel arrives will be a big one.
Meticulous #manufacturing is key to making SPARC, the tokamak we’re building to produce fusion energy. Check how our partner @WalterTostoSpa crafted the inner shell of the vacuum vessel at SPARC’s heart. It’ll house a superheated plasma that generates #fusion power.
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At @CFS_energy, superconductors are our jam. By carrying electrical current with no resistance whatsoever when you get these materials cold enough, superconductors let us build the staggeringly powerful magnets crucial to our fusion power effort. "Resistance is futile," we joke. 🧵 1/n
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Last chance to register for Career Day on July 13 from 2–5 pm at our campus in Devens, Massachusetts. We’re hiring technicians for a variety of roles like welding, assembly, wiring, and testing for both 2nd & 3rd shifts. Register now: bit.ly/3XX5Ab4
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CEO @BobMumgaard and VP of Production Darby Dunn, highlight our fusion energy momentum over the past 6 months: faster magnet making, 800+ employees, SPARC construction, DOE funding. #FusionEnergy #EnergyTransition @RocketJoy
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@RocketJoy, our VP of Production, explains the three types of magnets we manufacture for our SPARC tokamak. Each is crucial to harness plasma and generate heat in our fusion energy device. #FusionEnergy #Fusion #Superconductors
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Our team of experts is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science and technology, solving complex challenges with brand new technology. We build tough tech that will create impact on a global scale. #FusionEnergy
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Major milestones have been achieved at CFS in the last 6 months. Since June, we’ve: 👊 Established fully working production lines 🧲️ Doubled our TF Magnet pancake production rate ✅ Developed a fully operational cable magnet line ⏫ Accelerated installation of RF Systems Now, it’s time to move from R&D → production. Watch to get a closer look into our progress. #FusionEnergy #SutainableInnovation #CleanEnergy
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New glass has been installed at the SPARC facility that will showcase what’s happening inside our entryway and diagnostics lab.
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For #XB100, I spoke with @CFS_energy CEO & Co-founder Bob Mumgaard and VP of Operations @RocketJoy about fusion energy and its powerful potential to combat the climate crisis. Check out the video: youtu.be/2AjO-EWa734
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"It's a race. We're at the beginning of a race." CNBC's @CatClifford visited the CFS fusion campus to see firsthand how we're building and scaling as the race to commercial fusion energy accelerates: cnbc.com/2023/06/08/commonwe…
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The @BONDbuild construction crew has been busy assembling bridge cranes in the Tokamak Hall. Soon, we'll start assembling SPARC!
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Here’s our VP of Operations Darby Dunn standing in front of a life-size rendering of SPARC inside the CFS magnet factory.
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Darby Dunn retweeted
All aboard the orbiting laboratory! The four members of our @SpaceX #Crew6 mission have entered the @space_station and were greeted at their welcoming ceremony. Next: a safety briefing and orientation, then the new arrivals are off to catch some sleep.
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Tomorrow, @SecGranholm @SenMarkey @SenWarren @RepLoriTrahan @MassLtGov will join us in Devens, Massachusetts for the official opening of our new commercial fusion campus. Tune in live from 10:45AM ET ⚡ xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1yoKMZqQN…
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Darby Dunn retweeted
Founders: Apply now to Neo Accelerator, the ultimate launchpad for 20 awesome tech startups. neo.com/accelerator
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Today's a big day for CFS, as we've officially moved in to our new company headquarters! Devens, Massachusetts will become the birthplace of commercially relevant, net-positive fusion energy.
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"Fusion promises an age of clean and abundant power, without the carbon emissions of fossil fuels, the hazardous radioactive waste of nuclear fission plants, and the intermittency of wind and solar." @simonmundy of @FT visited our SPARC construction site: ft.com/content/d9ba6432-6385…
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