More than 200 people, including residents of Escúzar and visitors from other towns, took part on August 12 in the science outreach event organised by IFMIF-DONES and the Escúzar Town Council to mark the solar eclipse. Held entirely at La Cruz Mocha in the town of Granada, the event combined science outreach and astronomical observation […]
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Fourth DONES Procurement Arrangement Signed for the IFMIF-DONES Buildings
Last Friday, the fourth Procurement Arrangement (PA) of the DONES Programme was signed, covering the buildings that will host the IFMIF-DONES facility. This agreement represents the largest contribution committed to the Programme to date and marks a major milestone in the development of the future research infrastructure. The agreement was signed by Moisés Weber, Director […]
FMIF-DONES Launches OPTIMA-DONES to Develop Its Digital Twin and Enable Predictive Maintenance of the Accelerator
The OPTIMA-DONES project marks a major step forward in the application of innovation to large-scale scientific infrastructures through the development of a digital twin for the future IFMIF-DONES accelerator. This initiative will help ensure the safe, efficient, and proactive operation of its critical systems, positioning the facility as an international benchmark in intelligent maintenance. OPTIMA-DONES […]
IFMIF-DONES construction enters a new stage with the launch of Construction Supervision and Project Management Services
The Kick-off Meeting (KoM) of the AMDF contract, held on 24 July at the Palacio de Quinta Alegre, the institutional headquarters of the IFMIF-DONES España Consortium, marks the beginning of the construction supervision services for the international scientific facility being built in Escúzar (Granada, Spain). The meeting represents the starting point of a new phase for […]
IFMIF-DONES successfully conducts its first particle detector testing campaign
A team from IFMIF-DONES travelled to the National Accelerator Centre (CNA) in Seville to carry out a key experimental campaign aimed at validating particle detectors under conditions representative of those expected in the future facility. From 8 to 10 July, IFMIF-DONES researchers conducted a series of irradiation tests at the National Accelerator Centre (CNA) in Seville […]
IFMIF-DONES successfully completes the Preliminary Design Review for the plant systems: HVAC, EPS, FPS, HRS, SWS and SGS
IFMIF-DONES successfully held the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the plant systems: HVAC, EPS, FPS, HRS, SWS and SGS, marking a key milestone in the project’s progress towards its final design phase. The review process, carried out in accordance with the programme’s governance framework and established design review procedures, has enabled the maturity of the […]
DONES, F4E and INFN Reinforce Collaboration on Accelerator Development
Rome (Italy), 17 July 2026. Representatives from DONES, Fusion for Energy (F4E) and the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) met in Rome for the “DONES–F4E–INFN Coordination Meeting”, focused on the ongoing development of key systems of the IFMIF-DONES particle accelerator. The meeting brought together technical and management experts from the three organizations […]
IFMIF-DONES and Escúzar Town Council Organise Public Outreach Event to Mark the Solar Eclipse
IFMIF-DONES, in collaboration with Escúzar Town Council, will host a public outreach event on 12 August to mark the solar eclipse that will be partially visible from the province of Granada. The initiative aims to bring science closer to the public and encourage interest in astronomy through an accessible and engaging event. The programme will […]
IFMIF-DONES promotes young talent in fusion and accelerators
IFMIF-DONES took part in the 4th edition of the event “Opportunities for Young Researchers in Fusion and Accelerators”, organized by CIEMAT in collaboration with CDTI, INEUSTAR and Induciencia, and held in Madrid on 18 June. The event brought together representatives from institutions, major scientific infrastructures and companies in the sector, with the aim of presenting […]
IFMIF-DONES España Consortium and ALBA Synchrotron strengthen their strategic collaboration
The IFMIF-DONES España Consortium and the ALBA Synchrotron have sealed a strategic alliance to strengthen collaboration between two of Spain’s leading large-scale scientific infrastructures. This agreement establishes a stable framework for cooperation aimed at boosting innovation, advanced engineering, and knowledge transfer in high-impact technological fields. The protocol was formalised by the Director of IFMIF-DONES Spain, […]