Seattle, WA and Nelson, BC – June 30, 2025 – Avalanche Energy, a leader in compact fusion technology, has selected D-Pace Inc. as its ion source partner of choice for the next generation of its groundbreaking Orbitron fusion system. This partnership marks the second collaboration between the two companies and reinforces D-Pace’s growing role in the commercial fusion sector.

Avalanche’s Orbitron—a desk-sized micro fusion reactor—utilizes a novel electrostatic and magnetic confinement approach to deliver controlled fusion in an extremely compact form factor. As the technology progresses, the latest Orbitron design requires higher beam current injection into ultra-low-pressure environments to sustain fusion reactions.

To meet these advanced performance needs, Avalanche turned to D-Pace’s Electron Cyclotron Resonance (ECR) ion source (licensed from Neutron Therapeutics)—a powerful, high-current beam solution. The ECR ion source has now been fully installed at Avalanche's facility, with experimentation already underway as of May 2025.

“D-Pace's ECR ion source was the perfect match for the demanding requirements of our next-generation Orbitron,” said Robin Langtry, CEO of Avalanche Energy. “We’ve been extremely impressed not only by the product but also by the level of customization, beam optics support, and ongoing collaboration provided by the D-Pace team. Their expertise has significantly accelerated our path to scalable fusion.”

This is the second ion source Avalanche has purchased from D-Pace. The earlier Orbitron prototypes, developed in 2023, used D-Pace’s filament-powered positive/negative volume cusp ion source (licenced from TRIUMF). Building on that success, D-Pace delivered a tailored ECR solution capable of significantly higher beam currents—critical to advancing Avalanche’s core fusion technology.

“Our team at D-Pace is proud to be supporting such an ambitious and innovative company in the race toward practical fusion,” said Richard McElroy, CEO of D-Pace. “Avalanche Energy represents the kind of forward-thinking partner we value—focused, bold, and on the cutting edge of science and engineering. We’re thrilled to help power the future of energy.”

D-Pace also provided beam optics simulations and design support for the system's ion beam line, ensuring optimal integration with Avalanche’s architecture. The two companies continue to collaborate closely as Avalanche scales toward commercial viability. For more information about Avalanche Energy, visit www.avalanchefusion.com. To learn more about D-Pace’s ion source technologies, visit www.d-pace.com.

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