The primary objective of Conectus is to strengthen the basis for commercial applications of superconductivity for stakeholders in Europe.
CONECTUS
…is a consortium of European companies with the shared vision that commercialization of superconductivity will translate into significant benefits to economy and society.
…provides a platform for industry to exchange information and to provide a united voice on public policy issues of common interest to superconductivity stakeholders.
CONECTUS MEMBERS
…seek to ensure that the benefits of superconductivity are fully realized by decision-makers in industry, academia and governments.…unite to advocate for key priorities and adequate government support focused on superconductor-related research, development and industrial projects.
News
- CONECTUS Welcomes a new member – SupremaWe are happy to annonce a new CONECTUS member. Suprema is an Italian company, a spin-off from ENEA focused on the large-scale production of cutting-edge High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) tapes. With over 20 years of experience in HTS technology, Suprema develops innovative solutions to tackle global energy and climate challenges. More info about Suprema
- CONECTUS took part in ISIS-31 in JapanCONECTUS participated in ISIS-31, the International Superconductivity Industry Summit, held in Kanazawa, Japan the first week in December. Representing us were Jan Plecháček and Oliver de Haas, who shared exciting insights into the field of superconductivity. Jan provided an overview of European activities in superconductivity, while Oliver presented on the innovative use of superconducting bearings in automation. The summit was a fantastic opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and hear promising forecasts for the future of applied superconductivity—especially with the growing momentum of projects leveraging coated conductors.
- THEVA reaches milestone: Successful deployment of the world’s first superconducting 110 kV high-voltage cableCONECTUS member THEVA announced an important step in the development of innovative energy technologies. In cooperation with Stadtwerke München (SWM), the world’s first superconducting 110 kV high-voltage cable was successfully commissioned at the main substation in Menzing on October 9, 2024. See the Press Release
Events
- Magnet Technology Conference 2025
July 1-6, 2025 | Boston, USAThe MT conference series addresses all aspects of magnet research, development, construction, testing, and operation. All types of magnets are included: Superconducting, resistive and permanent. In addition, enabling technologies, such as cryogenics, are covered.
- EUCAS 2025
European Conference on Applied Superconductivity
September 21-25, 2025 | Porto, PortugalWEB: https://eucas2025.esas.org/
The biennial European Conference on Applied Superconductivity is ESAS’ flagship event. The event brings together workers in the Materials, Large Scale and Electronics aspects of applied superconductivity from across the world.
- PASREG 2025
14th International Workshop on Processing and Applications of Superconducting (RE)BCO Materials in Tokyo, Japan
November 28 – 30, 2025 | Toyko, JapanWEB: https://smartconf.jp/content/pasreg2025
The PASREG2025 workshop will focus on all important aspects of the fabrication, characterization, and magnetizing technique of high-temperature and conventional superconductor bulks.
The workshop will also cover innovative applications using superconductor bulks and recent hot topics in applied superconductivity.