Research, Analytics and Technology
Amentum’s technical capabilities are underpinned by extensive laboratory and research and development facilities in the UK and Europe. We provide a range of research, analysis, testing and bespoke engineering solutions for sectors including nuclear, aerospace, clean energy and infrastructure.
Complex analytical challenges demand extensive capacity, capability and often a different way of tackling the issue. We operate a 12,000m² complex of more than 20 separate laboratories, with a multi-skilled team of 800 technicians, graduate scientists and PhD-level specialists. Our teams provide extensive fingerprinting to enable customers to understand the radiological profile of waste streams and determine appropriate waste disposal routes. We typically analyze more than10,000 samples every year for clients such as CERN, EDF Energy, Magnox Ltd, Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd, URENCO and Sellafield Ltd. Our work enables customers to ensure safety, meet regulatory requirements and reduce the cost of treating and disposing of waste. We are the largest supplier of professional services to Nuclear Waste Services, which is responsible for the U.K.’s radioactive waste. We compile the U.K.’s radioactive waste inventory and carry out consultancy and testing work associated with the planned geological disposal facility. Amentum’s ANSWERS® radiation transport software is used worldwide to solve problems in nuclear safety, plant performance and operational efficiency. Our SIAL® geopolymer encapsulation product has been used to immobilize more than 3,000 tons of radioactive waste from nuclear power plants in central Europe. We design robots and autonomous systems to gather data and implement engineering change in situations where humans would find it impossible or hazardous to enter. Going beyond the nuclear industry, we are developing systems to inspect sewers, pipelines, storage tanks, river beds and transportation networks.