Advancing nuclear performance and digital continuity through a strategic collaboration with Orano
At Dassault Systèmes, we believe the future of nuclear energy depends on combining deep industrial expertise with powerful digital innovation. During the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025, Orano and Dassault Systèmes announced a new collaboration agreement that does exactly that. This partnership is directly connected to Orano’s Product Lifecycle Management program. It reflects a shared ambition to elevate operational performance across one of the most demanding and highly regulated sectors in the world.
A partnership built on complementary strengths
Orano plays a central role in the nuclear fuel cycle, with expertise ranging from mining and conversion to recycling and engineering services. Dassault Systèmes brings proven experience in digital transformation through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and virtual twin technologies. Together, we are laying the foundation for a more agile, more efficient and more resilient nuclear industry.
Under the new agreement, Orano will integrate detailed business requirements defined by its specific industrial use cases and operational context. This gives Dassault Systèmes direct access to real user feedback on priority software developments. It also ensures that the enhancements we bring to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform align with the practical needs of nuclear operators and with the realities of fuel cycle activities.
For Orano, this collaborative approach supports the structuring and long-term safeguarding of technical data, while preparing for the renewal of future industrial assets. For Dassault Systèmes, it allows us to strengthen the native capabilities of our platform for nuclear applications and to expand our ability to serve this complex and safety-critical domain.
Focus areas shaped by real industry challenges
The partnership includes shared exploration in several high-impact areas that are essential to the nuclear sector.
- System design
Developing and maintaining complex assets requires a clear and consistent systems engineering foundation. The collaboration will contribute to improved methods, stronger traceability and better control across design and operations.
- Traceability and compliance
Regulatory rigor is a fundamental pillar of the nuclear industry. Through joint work, Orano and Dassault Systèmes aim to reinforce end-to-end traceability, full lifecycle documentation and compliance processes embedded directly in the digital environment.
- Facility management
Managing long lifecycle assets requires accurate data, clear processes and reliable digital continuity. The partnership will help accelerate the transition to modern facility management approaches based on virtual twins and unified data models.
Across all domains, the guiding objective is the same: support a digital transformation path that is both agile and efficient, while remaining aligned with the high safety and performance standards of the nuclear industry.
Supporting a national and industry-wide digital transformation
This agreement reflects the broader digital and performance transformation underway within the French nuclear sector. It is part of an industry effort to adopt modern digital standards and innovative technologies that strengthen safety, improve reliability and accelerate delivery. Dassault Systèmes is proud to play a leading role in this evolution by providing the tools and expertise needed to support a new era of nuclear development.
Looking ahead
The collaboration between Orano and Dassault Systèmes represents an important step toward a more connected and more sustainable nuclear ecosystem. Together, we will continue to advance digital capabilities, enhance operational excellence and bring the value of virtual twin technology to the heart of the nuclear fuel cycle.
At Dassault Systèmes, we remain committed to empowering nuclear innovators with the digital foundations they need to imagine, design, build and operate the energy systems of tomorrow.
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Global Industry Marketing Leader, Infrastructure, Energy at Dassault Systèmes. Victoria MARTINEZ has an extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain and now she is leading the marketing strategy for energy transition and decarbonization in Dassault Systemes