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CAEN at the Digital & Tech Days UniPi – Research-to-Business Matchmaking

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CAEN took part in the Digital & Tech Days UNIPI – Research-to-Business Matchmaking, an event organized by the Knowledge Valorization and Technology Transfer – University of Pisa.

The event represented a valuable opportunity to meet students, graduates and researchers, creating a space for dialogue between the academic world and industry. During the day, CAEN had the chance to present its activities, share its experience in advanced technologies and discuss innovation, research and future career opportunities.

Participating in initiatives like this is an important occasion for CAEN to strengthen its connection with universities, promote collaboration with the research community and engage with new generations of professionals.

CAEN is pleased to have contributed to this event and to the ongoing exchange between research, technology and industry.

CAEN SpA Concludes 2026 Sales Meeting & Training Week at Its Viareggio Headquarters

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A week of strategic discussions, technical training, and hands-on sessions brings together CAEN’s global network of partners!

CAEN SpA, a world-leading manufacturer of electronic instrumentation for nuclear and particle physics research, successfully concluded its annual 2026 Sales Meeting & Training Week, held from 18 to 22 May 2026 at the Company’s headquarters in Viareggio, Italy.

The event brought together CAEN’s international network of distributors, resellers, and agents for a dedicated week of strategic alignment, product discovery, and knowledge exchange. Now a consolidated annual appointment, the Sales Meeting & Training Week serves as a key moment for CAEN to strengthen long-term commercial partnerships and provide its global partners with direct access to the Company’s latest technological developments.

The programme featured high-level discussions with CAEN’s management team, offering participants a comprehensive overview of current market trends and the Company’s strategic direction for the coming year. These sessions provided a privileged forum for dialogue between CAEN leadership and its partner network, fostering the collaborative relationships that underpin the Company’s global commercial presence.

Technical presentations delivered by CAEN’s specialist teams offered in-depth insight into the Company’s most recent product innovations, spanning advanced digitiser platforms, high-voltage and low-voltage power supply systems, front-end readout electronics, and data acquisition solutions. Participants gained first-hand exposure to the full breadth of CAEN’s instrumentation portfolio, with particular focus on new developments serving the fields of nuclear physics, particle physics, and radiation detection.

A central component of the week was dedicated to hands-on laboratory sessions, during which partners had the opportunity to work directly with CAEN’s most advanced products under the guidance of the Company’s engineers, physics and application specialists. These practical sessions are designed to equip the partner network with the technical expertise required to support customers effectively and to maximise the value of CAEN’s solutions in the field.

The 2026 edition reinforced CAEN’s commitment to providing its partners with continuous professional development and direct engagement with the Company’s technical and commercial teams, reflecting the Company’s broader mission to deliver not only world-class instrumentation, but also the expertise and support that enable scientific discovery worldwide.

Showcasing Innovation: CAEN at the Forefront of Nuclear Science in Yokohama

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The IEEE NSS MIC RTSD 2025 has successfully concluded in Yokohama, Japan, reaffirming its role as one of the most prestigious international events dedicated to nuclear instrumentation, medical imaging, and radiation detection technologies.
CAEN SpA participated alongside partners Nuclear Instruments and Weeroc, presenting advanced solutions for detector electronics and readout systems at booths #43, #44 and #45. The event provided an exceptional platform for engaging with the global scientific community and showcasing cutting-edge innovations.

Among the most notable innovations presented by CAEN were the new high-voltage power supply modules N2470 and N2470ET, designed to deliver great performance and reliability for complex detector applications. These multi-channel solutions integrate an onboard ARM processor for enhanced control and diagnostics, and they also allow software-level polarity switching.
Equally significant was the introduction of the DTL Digitizer Series, including models 2730, 2745, and 2751. These state-of-the-art waveform digitizers offer enhanced capabilities for accurate time and energy measurements, providing researchers with powerful tools for nuclear and particle physics investigations.

CAEN extends its appreciation to all professionals and researchers who visited the booths and contributed to meaningful discussions on the future of nuclear science and technology. The company looks forward to continuing its commitment to innovation and excellence at upcoming international events.

CAEN Powering Hyper-Kamiokande’s Neutrino Detector

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The Hyper-Kamiokande (Hyper-K) experiment in Japan is an advanced neutrino observatory designed to explore fundamental physics questions, including neutrino oscillations, proton decay, and astrophysical neutrino sources. Located deep underground to reduce interference from cosmic rays, Hyper-Kamiokande consists of a massive tank filled with ultrapure water.
When neutrinos interact with the water molecules, they produce Cherenkov radiation, which is detected by an array of over 400 large photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) for precise measurement of neutrino events.

To meet the specific demands of this experimental setup, CAEN has provided a reliable underwater power supply system composed of 911 Low Voltage and High Voltage boards. The
Low Voltage boards supply stable power to the High Voltage modules and digitizers, supporting both the power needs of the PMTs and data acquisition electronics. The High Voltage system, the A7026HK module (24 channels, 2.6 kV/500 μA each), is designed specifically to power the PMTs that capture Cherenkov light, ensuring a consistent and reliable signal.

Each component is engineered for high reliability with redundancy across both the high and low voltage systems. This redundancy ensures that even if a single component fails, the system remains operational, which is essential given the tank’s human-inaccessible environment. CAEN’s robust design also allows for extended maintenance intervals, a critical requirement for the remote and submerged setup of the Hyper-K detector, enhancing the stability and operational longevity of this groundbreaking experiment.

CAEN A7026HK – 24 Channel High Voltage Power Supply (2600V; 500uA)
CAEN A7027HK – 3 Channel Low Voltage Redundant Power Supply (+12V; 2A)
Mockup with 50 cm R12860 PMTs for Hyper-Kamiokande Inner Detector – Author Jan Kisiel (Silesia U.) CC BY 4.0

CAEN Winter School 2025

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As every year, CAEN SpA organized the CAEN Winter School, held from February 2nd to 5th at its headquarters in Viareggio, Italy. The event was organized in collaboration with the IMSci-Nu Master’s program at Aix-Marseille University and the “Excellence Nucléaire Sud” project.

The Winter School offered a unique blend of theoretical lectures and hands-on workshops, focusing on radiation detectors and nuclear measurement techniques. Participants had the opportunity to deepen their understanding and refine their practical skills in key areas, including nuclear waste characterization, Decommissioning and Dismantling (D&D), CAEN digitizers, and Neutron-Gamma Discrimination.

By combining cutting-edge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, the event provided an immersive learning experience, allowing attendees to work with advanced nuclear instrumentation. The enthusiastic participation and collaborative spirit of all involved contributed to making the Winter School a resounding success.

CAEN Winter School 2025

CAEN is now part of The European Industrial Alliance

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CAEN is now part of The European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

We are thrilled to announce that CAEN SpA has joined The European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which aims to speed up the development and deployment of SMRs in Europe by the early 2030s. SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors that provide low-carbon electricity and heat with enhanced safety and a smaller footprint. The alliance unites industry leaders, financial institutions, researchers, and policymakers to build a strong nuclear supply chain, support SMR projects, and overcome investment barriers. This initiative is a significant step towards integrating nuclear technologies into industrial applications and aiding Europe’s decarbonization efforts.

This marks a significant milestone for our company as we join an elite network of organizations dedicated to shaping the future of the European energy landscape. As part of the Alliance, we have the opportunity to contribute to strategic Technical Working Groups (TWGs) addressing key topics such as:

  • Ensuring a smooth collaboration with Industrial Applications.
  • Building a comprehensive and credible R&D&I roadmap to secure an on-time deployment of SMR in Europe.
  • Support the development of a comprehensive strategy for the Supply Chain.
  • Plays a key role in Nuclear Safety and Safeguards through a standardized and versatile transition.
  • Considering the on-going programs of the nuclear safety regulators Fuel Cycle and Waste Management.
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