High Temperature Superconductors, Inc. manufactures high-temperature superconducting wire using a proprietary pulse laser deposition process, enabling zero resistance and extreme efficiency for applications in fusion power, energy storage, and advanced electric machines. This technology addresses the need for robust, lightweight conductors with significantly higher power density and capacity compared to conventional materials, enhancing the performance of critical energy infrastructure.
Funding
$5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional conductors limit the performance of energy infrastructure due to inherent resistance, resulting in energy loss and bulky designs. Existing materials lack the power density and capacity required for advanced applications like fusion power and high-capacity energy storage.
Solution
High Temperature Superconductors, Inc. (HTS) manufactures high-temperature superconducting wire that eliminates resistance and dramatically increases efficiency. Using a proprietary pulse laser deposition (PLD) process, HTS creates robust, lightweight conductors with significantly higher power density compared to conventional materials. This technology enables smaller, more powerful devices and improves the utilization of assets in critical energy applications. HTS's wire architecture uses a layered approach, including an E-Polish process, ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD), PLD for superconducting material deposition, and optional metal cap layers.
Target Audience
The primary customers are developers of fusion power systems, energy storage solutions, advanced electric machines, and fault current limiters.
Features
- Proprietary pulse laser deposition (PLD) process for high-quality superconducting film deposition
- Simplified, layered wire architecture designed for scalable, high-yield commercial production
- Commercial-grade stainless steel or hastelloy templates for mechanical robustness
- Ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) process to optimize template surface conditions
- Customizable metal cap layers for enhanced protection and electrical contact
- High critical current capacity and in-field magnetic performance
- Capability to manufacture wire optimized for fusion applications