Welding ITER’s nine vacuum vessel sectors into a single plasma chamber will be one of the most demanding phases of tokamak assembly. And the specialized tools that will help do the job are already being put to the test. 📷 Read more: iter.org/node/20687/putting-…

SOFT 2026 opened today in Aix-en-Provence, near ITER. Organized by @CEA’s IRFM, the symposium brings together the global fusion technology community. ITER DG Pietro Barabaschi delivered one of two opening plenaries, sharing an update on ITER’s progress. soft2026.org/

ITER is at the 70th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, which opens today, Monday 14 September. Join ITER Director-General Pietro Barabaschi today for a fireside chat on the technical lessons emerging from fusion research. And visit the ITER booth at Stand B3, B Building.

Summer successes. Across the ITER worksite, teams advanced several major activities over the past weeks. Significant developments—and substantial progress towards completing the ITER tokamak. Discover the full story on Newsline: iter.org/node/20687/summer-s…

One of France’s biggest YouTube stars explored ITER for a video about “off-limits” sites. After touring the Tokamak Complex, Amixem spoke enthusiastically about fusion energy. “We have to give it a go; we have to try.” Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=l1bW68QJ…

Above the action, beneath the roof. A flyover inside the ITER Assembly Hall offers a rare view over the massive overhead cranes and down into the Tokamak pit, where the machine is taking shape. #ITER #FusionEnergy #Engineering #BigScience

The fourth of 93 bellows has been installed in the Tokamak Building. Tack welding is now underway. Bellows accommodate thermal expansion and mechanical loads during machine operation, connecting the cryostat to the building. #ITER #FusionEnergy

More time to apply! The deadline for the 16th ITER International School has been extended to 3 September 2026. Join us in Bengaluru, India, from 30 November to 4 December to explore “Tokamaks as Fusion Reactors.” #ITER #FusionEnergy iis2026.ipr.res.in/

Applications are open for joint ITER–ASIPP postdoctoral projects. Selected researchers will spend two years conducting fusion research at ASIPP and ITER, jointly supervised by experts from both organizations. Open to nationals of all ITER Members: ipp.cas.cn/yjs/recurit/20260…

The sixth vacuum vessel sector is in position in the ITER tokamak pit, bringing two-thirds of the plasma chamber into place. Touchdown came after 29.5 hours—six hours faster than the previous sector. Every operation builds the machine and the team’s expertise #ITER #FusionEnergy

6 of 9. Almost in place. The operation began at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, 27 July, mobilizing close to 100 ITER staff members and contractors across two shifts. Once it lands, two-thirds of the ITER plasma chamber will be in place. #ITER #FusionEnergy #Tokamak #Engineering

ITER celebrated the completion of all four vacuum vessel sectors manufactured in the Republic of Korea. The ceremony recognized the Korean institutions, companies and individuals behind this major contribution—and the international cooperation on which ITER depends.

📦📦📦The first assembly tool for port plug installation has been delivered to ITER. This opens the way to a testing and training phase that will help prepare teams for the next stages of tokamak assembly.🔧🔧🔧 Read more: iter.org/node/20687/corking-…

A pleasure to welcome European Council President António Costa to ITER. Hosted by ITER DG Pietro Barabaschi and Fusion for Energy Director Marc Lachaise, President Costa saw first-hand the progress underway on the world’s largest fusion energy project. @EUCouncil @EU_Commission

ITER welcomed Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on 4 July as part of her official visit to France. As one of the 7 ITER Members, India is an essential contributor to the world’s largest fusion energy project. @nsitharaman @ITERIndia @FinMinIndia

A landmark moment at #ITER! The final module of the central solenoid was added to complete the stack. This powerful magnet, the beating heart of ITER, will induce the plasma current needed to initiate & help control the fusion reaction inside the tokamak. monkeylink.co/f05a23

The last piece of ITER’s central solenoid is now in position. Module 6 has been lifted into place, completing the full stack of the magnet that will help drive plasma current inside the tokamak. A quiet-looking lift — but a huge moment for fusion engineering.

Small but vital: ITER’s correction coils fine-tune magnetic fields to help keep fusion plasma stable. With the full set now delivered, ITER marks another key step in assembling one of the world’s most complex fusion machines. #ITER #FusionEnergy #Engineering