Nusano (West Valley City, UT) has achieved a key accelerator milestone, enabling the simultaneous production of 12 radioisotopes through its advanced ion beam platform, marking a breakthrough in scalable, high-yield radioisotope manufacturing.
West Valley City, Utah - July 14, 2025
Nusano, a physics company transforming the production of radioisotopes, today announced it has received and successfully tested new equipment for its particle accelerator that will enable it to produce up to 12 different radioisotopes simultaneously. The company has installed custom-built klystrons (high-powered microwave vacuum tubes) and fast-pulse modulators, which, along with custom-designed fast-switching magnets, allow it to accelerate and steer its heavy ion particle beam with exceptional precision. This milestone marks a major technical achievement and a key differentiator for the Nusano platform. In contrast, most commercially available methods for producing radioisotopes use low-current particle beams that limit both efficiency and output.
“Radioisotope production methods have been stagnant for decades, resulting in shortages and a lack of innovation in radioisotope development,” said Chris Lowe, CEO of Nusano. “Nusano’s technology is a generational leap forward that enables production at a scale that will supply the radiopharmaceuticals market and support progress in multiple other industries, ranging from aerospace to alternative energy.”
Nusano’s accelerator platform is powered by its patented ion source, which generates heavy ions (⁴He²⁺ and ²H⁺) at intensities that are orders of magnitude greater than any existing comparable technology. These ions are focused into a 70-foot linear accelerator and directed by a sequence of magnets to one of 12 targets at the end of the beamline. When the ions strike a target material, a specific radioisotope is produced.
The newly installed modulators operate with exceptional efficiency, enabling the accelerator to deliver pulses of the beam to individual targets approximately 300 times per second. This level of control allows Nusano to finely tune the energy delivered to each target, adjusting pulse lengths and power levels as needed to produce specific isotopes.
Upon exiting the accelerator, the ions reach speeds of roughly one-sixth the speed of light—approximately 112 million miles per hour. Nusano has also received and validated its first batch of production-ready magnets, a critical step in delivering precise pulsed beams to each target.
Nusano’s platform is designed for both flexibility and scalability, enabling the rapid deployment of new radioisotope production technologies. This responsiveness allows the company to adapt quickly to customer needs and support a wide range of development efforts across multiple sectors.
“This is one of Nusano’s many technological achievements this year which we believe will result in unparalleled advancements in the field,” said Lowe. “Our customers are now securing beam time and production slots, and we look forward to working with leading companies who share our commitment to using radioisotopes to improve human health, deliver energy solutions, and enable the continued exploration of our world.”
For more information, visit Nusano's website.