Tokamak Energy is a pioneering fusion energy company focused on developing advanced technologies to deliver clean, sustainable power. Operating at the forefront of engineering innovation, the organisation is committed to creating scalable fusion solutions that support the future of global energy.
As Tokamak Energy’s engineering programmes have grown in scale and complexity, the need for structured and reliable engineering data management has become increasingly important across projects, teams, and disciplines.
The Challenge
As engineering activity expanded, Tokamak Energy identified the need to improve its approach to managing design data and engineering workflows.
The existing Autodesk Vault environment provided a solid foundation, but it relied on relatively simple workflows and limited change control. This made it more difficult to manage revision control, maintain full traceability, and ensure consistent data governance across multiple engineering projects.
To support continued growth, Tokamak Energy required more than a system upgrade. The organisation needed a scalable engineering data management solution that could strengthen collaboration, improve data visibility, and introduce robust lifecycle control.
Understanding the Requirement
Cadspec approached the project as a consultancy-led engagement, working closely with Tokamak Energy’s engineering and IT teams to understand how engineering data was created, managed, and shared across the business.
This discovery phase focused on analysing existing workflows, data structures, and data governance processes. By mapping the engineering lifecycle from concept through to release, key opportunities were identified to improve revision management, engineering change control, and project data visibility.
This approach ensured that the solution would align with both the technical requirements and the operational needs of the organisation.
Designing the Solution
Working collaboratively, Cadspec and Tokamak Energy developed a structured and scalable engineering data management framework aligned with established design processes.
This included:
- Structured lifecycle workflows with defined review and approval stages
- Role-based permissions for designers, reviewers, and approvers
- Implementation of Engineering Change Order processes to manage design changes
- Enhanced metadata capture to improve reporting and data visibility
- Clear governance of revisions and engineering data states
By defining the process first, Tokamak Energy ensured that the technology would support long-term engineering efficiency and data control.
Why Cadspec?
Cadspec’s long-term relationship with Tokamak Energy was a key factor in delivering a successful outcome.
Having supported the organisation for several years with Autodesk software, training, and technical support, Cadspec brought a deep understanding of Tokamak Energy’s engineering environment. This enabled the team to act as a strategic partner, delivering both consultancy and technical expertise.
Alexander Bordino, Digital Solutions Specialist at Cadspec, commented:
“Our role was to work closely with Tokamak Energy to understand how their engineering teams operate and to design a data management solution that reflects those processes. By aligning engineering workflows with the right technology, we have created a platform that can support ongoing innovation and growth.”
Ronald Newell, Head of Electrical Systems at Tokamak Energy, said:
“Working with Cadspec has allowed us to take a more structured and scalable approach to engineering data management. As our programmes continue to grow, having clearly defined workflows and robust change control processes in place is essential.
The improvements made to our Autodesk Vault environment have strengthened collaboration across teams and given us greater confidence in the integrity and traceability of our design data. This provides a strong foundation as we continue to develop and scale our fusion technologies.”
The Outcome
Following implementation, Tokamak Energy now benefits from a significantly improved engineering data management system.
Design data moves through clearly defined lifecycle stages, and engineering change management is handled through structured and controlled processes. This has improved collaboration across engineering teams and enhanced visibility of project information.
The result is greater confidence in data integrity, improved operational efficiency, and a scalable digital engineering environment that supports future development.
A Long-Term Partnership
This project reflects the ongoing partnership between Cadspec and Tokamak Energy, built on collaboration, technical expertise, and continuous improvement.
Through ongoing consultancy, user training, and technical support, Cadspec continues to support Tokamak Energy in developing its digital engineering capabilities.
For organisations operating in advanced engineering and manufacturing, effective engineering data management is a critical capability. It supports innovation, improves efficiency, and ensures that engineering teams can work with accuracy and confidence in a fast-evolving industry.
