Dassault Systèmes and Assystem join forces to boost advanced modular reactor projects

PARIS, FRANCE: Dassault Systèmes, a leader in virtual twin technologies, and Assystem, a global engineering and project management company, have announced a strategic partnership to support the development of advanced modular nuclear reactors. These reactors are designed to produce clean, safe and reliable energy for various applications.

The partnership will leverage the 3DEXPERIENCE platform by Dassault Systèmes and the system engineering and project management expertise of Assystem to create a collaborative virtual environment for customers working on advanced modular reactor programs. This will enable them to manage the complexity and challenges of their projects, from design to delivery, while ensuring data quality and traceability.

“The complementarity between Assystem and Dassault Systèmes makes sense for the nuclear sector. Advanced modular reactor developers are introducing new concepts that can drive low-carbon energy efforts. Through our knowledge of nuclear projects, system engineering and software development, we can provide them with the infrastructure, services and support to scale their production and transform the sector,” said Christian Jeanneau, Executive Vice President, Digital & International, Assystem.

“Our 3DEXPERIENCE platform has proven its versatility in responding to the unique needs of 12 industries served by Dassault Systèmes. Extending our long-standing partnership with Assystem to this strategic initiative will help innovators in the nuclear sector integrate best practices from other industries, industrialize their reactors, and rapidly introduce a new generation of advanced nuclear technologies,” said Florence Verzelen, Executive Vice President, Industry, Marketing & Sustainability, Dassault Systèmes.

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is a cloud-based solution that integrates digital models, simulations, data and workflows to create a virtual twin of an asset. A virtual twin is a digital representation of a physical object or system that can be used to test, optimize and monitor its performance. By using virtual twins, customers can reduce costs, risks and time to market, as well as improve safety and sustainability.

Assystem is a leading provider of engineering, digital services and project management for the nuclear industry, with over 50 years of experience and 3,000 experts worldwide. Assystem offers end-to-end solutions for the design, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities, as well as consulting and innovation services.

The partnership between Dassault Systèmes and Assystem is expected to benefit customers in various sectors, such as defense, aerospace, maritime, industrial and medical, who are looking for innovative and efficient ways to harness the potential of nuclear energy.