Growth Spurt Expected for Nuclear Power in the United States

With the economic recovery still being in a state of array, one thing is for certain; the federal government has put enormous amounts of funding towards energy efficient programs and infrastructure. Roads, highways, energy plants and even wind farms are part of the steady growth that the US government wants to see happen in the next few years to help boost the economy.

One particular segment that the US is looking towards is the nuclear power industry. Only 20 percent of electricity is generated by nuclear power. The US Department of Energy projects a rise in electricity in the upcoming years, therefore, nuclear power is being strongly considered to alleviate the burden of other power generating outlets.

What does it mean for other energy supporting industries like FARO? Well, with the projected increased building projects in the near future, companies will be looking to be competitive at every level. To do this the newest and most advanced technologies are sought after to minimize cost and most of all, time. For example, when considering the expansion of nuclear power plants, the FARO Laser Scanner Photon is the ideal tool for planning and documenting existing or new facility additions. Piping and electrical circuit mapping can all be quickly documented in 3D and preserved for future upgrades. The FARO Photon will help drastically reduce work stoppages, properly plan maintenance checks and visualize asset layout before actual installation. To read more information on the FARO Laser Scanner Photon click HERE.

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