Superconductivity
High-temperature superconductors and their applications—ultra-efficient motors, generators, bearings, flywheels, and transformers—are one of our key strengths.
The machines of the future
High temperature superconductors and magnet systems are reaching a level of maturity where they are now able to be incorporated into real world machines.
Paihau—Robinson Research Institute is focused on the challenge of delivering smaller, faster, safer and more powerful solutions. The applications of our technology include ultra-efficient motors, generators, bearings, flywheels, and transformers.
Find out about our research in six key areas of superconductor technology.
Freeing machines from friction
We have developed a simple, cost-effective alternative to maglev bearings, freeing large superconducting machines from the effects of friction.
Using magnet excitation to supply current
Our research into using magnetic excitation to supply current to high temperature superconductors means that we can develop smaller, cheaper-to-run machines.
Superconductor Roebel cable
Superconductor Roebel cable allows superconductors to work with high AC currents. We have developed the world's first large-scale manufacturing capability.
Made-to-measure magnets
Our coil technology allows the customisation of superconducting magnets to meet application-specific requirements.
Protecting superconductor magnets
Our research is about detecting faults, or quenches, that can release large amounts of energy from—and potentially destroy—superconductor magnets.
Superconductors in space
The advent of high-performance, high-temperature superconductor wire and the miniaturisation of cryocoolers means re-evaluation of superconductors for space.