Lightbridge Corporation has entered into a collaboration with Studsvik Scandpower to develop an extension of the CMS5 Core Management Suite specifically tailored to model the company’s proprietary metallic fuel rod design, Lightbridge Fuel. This integration will enable operators of light water reactors to simulate and optimize performance using a software platform already adopted by nuclear utilities worldwide.

Lightbridge Fuel features metallic rods designed to enhance reactor economics by enabling higher burnup rates and longer cycles, while also improving safety margins through better thermal conductivity and reduced meltdown risk. The proliferation-resistant design further differentiates it from conventional uranium oxide fuel, positioning it as a next-generation solution for both existing and new reactor fleets.

By embedding the Lightbridge Fuel model into Studsvik’s CMS5 suite, the companies aim to streamline regulatory submissions and accelerate licensing applications for commercial nuclear power plants. The partnership strengthens both firms’ offerings in the global nuclear sector and lays the groundwork for initial deployments in reactors seeking efficiency and safety upgrades.