We 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.
Jan Plecháček
CONECTUS took part in ISIS-31 in Japan
CONECTUS 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 cable
CONECTUS 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.
International Superconductivity Industry Summit (ISIS-31)
December 1-2, 2024, Kanazawa, Japan The ISIS organisation comprises of professional associations representing their respective nations or regions from Japan (AIST), USA (CCAS), China (IEE- CAS), Europe (CONECTUS), South Korea (KICS). Attendance at ISIS meetings is restricted to members of the above stated associations that form ISIS with other attendees participating by invitation only. WEB: … Read more
International Symposium on Superconductivity (ISS2024)
37th International Symposium on SuperconductivityDecember 3-5, 2024 | Kanazawa, Japan WEB: https://www.iss2024.jp/index.html A unique international symposium covering four areas of superconductivity: Physics and Chemistry (PC), Wires and Bulk (WB), Electronic Devices (ED), and Large Scale Applications (AP)
CONECTUS Welcomes a new member – SUBRA
We are happy to annonce a new CONECTUS member. SUBRA is a Danish company focusing on innovation, industrial scale production and making a sustainable impact through energy technology development and global collaboration. Founded in 2014, SUBRA A/S is a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark and is based on more than 15 years of innovation and research in superconductor technology and surface science.
CONECTUS will host Summer School in Prague
The ESAS Summer School on Superconductivity organized and hosted by CONECTUS will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on June 24-28, 2024. Given the nature of CONECTUS Association, in addition to general theoretical topics, our School will be focusing mainly on practical applications and also showcase industrial use of superconductivity. More info.
CONECTUS at ISIS-30 in Korea
CONECTUS took part at the 30th International Superconductivity Industry Summit held in Daejeon, Korea, 7. – 9. 11. 2023. This time we were represented by our members Dr. Prusseit of THEVA and Dr. Fischer of Leybold.
Dr. Prusseit gave the attendees and overview of activities of CONECTUS members and also presented selected major projects in the field taking place in Europe.
Our main conclusions from the meeting:
New technologies (Compact nuclear fusion, Quantum computing, Hydrogen technology, Power generation – Transmission – Generation) are the main drivers for further large-scale industrial adoption of superconductivity.
High Temperature Superconductors are getting more attractive within low and high magnetic field applications like MRI, fusion magnets, generators and accelerator magnets.
Superconducting electronics are mandatory for quantum applications.
Several coated conductor manufacturer are increasing capacities and reducing costs significantly in the next years.
ISIS and its members will support the recently formed Superconductivity Global Alliance aiming to spread awareness of superconductivity and its key role in future on the highest national and political levels.
We are already looking forward to the next ISIS-31 to be held in Japan in 2024!
EUCAS 2025
European Conference on Applied SuperconductivitySeptember 21-25, 2025 | Porto, Portugal WEB: 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.
CONECTUS Early Career Award winners 2023
The Awards committee consisting of the CONECTUS Board + eleven other experts in their respective fields have selected the CONECTUS Awards winners from 11 applicants who had send their work for evaluation as follows:
1st and 2nd prize (shared position) Dr. Takanori Motoki from Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
for his work: Development of homogeneous and high-performance REBCO bulks with various shapes by the single-direction melt growth (SDMG) method
and
Filip Antoncik from CAN SUPERCONDUCTORS, Czech Republic for his work:
Novel Approach for the Manufacture of Low Porosity, Single Grain EuBCO/Ag Bulk Superconductors Via Modified single-Direction Melt Growth
3rd prize Dr. Cornelia Hintze from THEVA for her work on High-temperature Superconductors for Magnetic Billet Heaters and for urban medium voltage electricity networks.
The winners have been selected by the awarding committee for the high quality of their work presented and for close proximity to market application.
The Conectus Awards were presented by representatives of CONECTUS Board during EUCAS closing ceremony.
