CLAREMONT, CA – November 9, 2026 – The Earthineering Company, a nuclear energy company developing a reactor that produces high-temperature process heat for use in space, air, land, and sea, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FibrX, a structural monitoring platform company using AI-powered sensing and intelligence technologies.
Nuclear technology like Earthineering’s Kaon reactor is complex and demands meticulous monitoring to ensure safety. To proactively identify potential failures, FibrX will monitor the reactor with a platform combining advanced fiber-optic sensing, artificial intelligence, edge/cloud computing, and digital-twin technologies. Earthineering requires robust protection for its critical nuclear hardware, and FibrX’s technology directly addresses this need.
“FibrX’s technology is ideal for protecting high-value, mission-critical assets, and our nuclear hardware is that asset,” said Earthineering CEO Dr. Kevin Hickerson.
“We’re bringing together advanced sensing, AI, and physics-based modeling to help engineers both detect and anticipate material degradation under extreme conditions,” said FibrX CTO Christopher Taylor, Ph.D. “The opportunity is to turn early warning signs into decisions that protect critical hardware and extend its operating life.”
FibrX was founded on the conviction that you cannot fix what you cannot see. Its mission is to make hidden risks visible while there is still time to act. The company has received multiple Department of War (DoW) research and development contracts through the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, along with support from a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory for its proposed research on materials performance in extreme environments.
The Earthineering Company is pioneering a new approach to nuclear energy, focusing on process heat rather than electricity generation. Most manufacturing processes require very high temperatures, currently produced using electricity or fossil fuels. Earthineering’s Kaon very high-temperature reactor (VHTR) will redefine the future of manufacturing.
“Reliable nuclear operations depend on knowing the condition of critical hardware, even when it is physically out of reach,” said FibrX CEO Kamel Greene. “With Earthineering, we’re working to bring FibrX’s intelligence platform to advanced nuclear systems, helping protect the infrastructure that will power industry on Earth and beyond.”
Nuclear-powered heat will revolutionize the future of space, air, land, and sea. NASA’s Artemis program, aiming for a sustained lunar presence, requires nuclear technology to establish a permanent lunar base. Earthineering’s Kaon reactor will provide the manufacturing capabilities needed to build out America’s first Moonbase using lunar resources. But whether we are on the Moon or Earth, FibrX’s advanced structural, thermal, and environmental monitoring is key for Earthineering to deploy its nuclear technology with enhanced situational awareness and improved operations.
About FibrX
FibrX is a dual-use technology company developing AI-powered sensing and intelligence for mission-critical infrastructure. Its platform combines fiber-optic sensing, AI analytics, edge/cloud computing, and digital twins to provide continuous, real-time visibility into asset condition. By monitoring strain, temperature, vibration, and indicators of corrosion and degradation, FibrX helps operators detect emerging risks, anticipate potential failures, and extend asset life across defense, energy, aerospace, and industrial applications. Learn more at www.fibrx.io.
About The Earthineering Company
The Earthineering Company is building the Kaon Reactor, designed to deliver high-temperature, high-quality process heat for use in space, air, land, and sea. Its reactor operates at significantly higher temperatures than traditional nuclear reactors, offering a carbon-neutral alternative to current manufacturing methods. Earthineering’s technology is vital for establishing a permanent lunar base and industrializing the Moon, providing the necessary tools using resources available on-site. Visit www.earthineering.io for more information.
