Technologies

Various organizations at Y‑12 are working together to identify, investigate, pilot, and deploy technologies to help the Complex meet its near-term needs and reshape its capabilities to address an ever-increasing range of national security needs.

As a world leader in such areas as microwave technology and software development, Y‑12 remains the authority on manufacturing. With recent additions of one-of-a-kind equipment, Y‑12 can find the answers to even the most difficult production problems.

Microwave Technology

Y‑12 is leading the way in the development of microwave melting and casting of metals, which surpass any current conventional techniques.

Software

Y‑12's Virus Propagation Analysis Tool detects and analyzes malware—those pesky, sometimes deadly viruses that affect your computer—and helps strengthen your cyber-infrastructure.

Large Chamber Scanning Electron Microscope

With the ability to scan and analyze whole parts instead of pieces, Y‑12 offers a one-stop diagnostic tool with its new Large-Chamber Scanning Electron Microscope.

High-Speed Machining

With one of the world’s few five-axis gantry mills, Y‑12 is increasing part production efficiency, quality, and cost.

For more information on these and other new technologies, see Capabilities.