General Fusion achieves first plasma in new machine -- a milestone for private fusion venture. : VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - December 21, 2017) - Ten times more powerful than its predecessor, the world's largest and most powerful plasma injector has begun operation at General Fusion's facilities in Vancouver, Canada. This new machine (PI3) recently generated its first plasma, marking a significant step forward in the commercialization of the company's technology -- a technology that will transform the global energy industry. General Fusion's commercialization program has moved forward rapidly, building on plasma performance milestones achieved in its smaller plasma injectors.