CONsortium of European Companies determined To Use Superconductivity

A superconductor is an element, intermetallic alloy or compound that conducts electricity without resistance below a certain temperature. Scientists refer to superconductivity as a “macroscopic quantum phenomenon” which most materials exhibit at cryogenic temperatures, and which leads to a number of extraordinary features. The vanishing electrical resistance of superconductors is the most prominent which allows e.g. current densities about 100.000 times higher than copper and the generation of extremely high magnetic fields at only small losses. Such intrinsic performance advantages of superconductors make them an obvious choice for overcoming technological barriers.

2019

August, 26th, 2019
News from Bruker on World’s First 1.2 GHz High-Resolution Protein NMR Data
Two 1.2 GHz superconducting magnets have reached full field, setting the world record for stable, homogeneous NMR magnets for high-resolution and solid-state protein NMR applications in structural biology and for the study of intrinsically disordered proteins.

July, 30th, 2019
News from Bilfinger on a superconducting magnet that withstands extreme stresses:
Successful trials were performed on a robust high temperature superconducting magnet under the harshest ambient conditions with multidirectional stressor forces up to 14 times more powerful than gravitational acceleration. The magnet from Bilfinger Noell is dry cooled and opens new areas of application.

2019

Oct 15 – 17, 2019
3rd International Workshop on Cooling Systems for High Temperature Superconductor Applications
Niskayuna (NY), USA

Oct 22 – 23, 2019
ISIS-28, 28th International Superconductivity Industry Summit
Beijing, China

Dec 3 – 5, 2019
ISS 2019, 32nd International Symposium on Superconductivity
Kyoto, Japan

The central 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 demonstration projects.