Global Superconductors Market

NEW YORK, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Superconductors in US$ Thousands by the following Product Segments: Low Temperature Superconductors (LTS), and High Temperature Superconductors (HTS). The market is also analyzed by the following End-Use Segments: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Research & Development (R&D), Electronics, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 41 companies including many key and niche players such as -

American Superconductor Corporation
Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies, Inc.
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
Hyper Tech Research, Inc.
Japan Superconductor Technology, Inc


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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Low Temperature Superconductors (LTS) I-3
High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
Current & Future Analysis II-1
Superconductors Gradually Moving Out of Labs into Mainstream
Applications II-2
Abundant End-Use Applications for Superconductors in the Pipeline II-2
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Largest Application Market II-3
Table 1: Global MRI Usage by Application Area (2013)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3
Technological Advancements Boost MRI Market II-4
Superconductors - A New Ray of Hope for Solving Energy Crisis II-4
Superconductors Score over Conventional Wire Systems II-4
Superconductors Transforming Economics of Wind Energy II-5
Superconducting Transformers Poised to Address Future
Electricity Demand II-5
Superconducting Magnetic Storage Systems to Witness Robust Growth II-5
Rising Need for Green Energy Storage Devices Drives Growth II-6
SMES: A Promising Energy Storage Technology II-6
How Significant is SMES for Power Utilities? II-6
Effect of Energy Storage System Integration in Power Grid at
Different Levels II-7
Development of Superconducting Materials: Essential for
Market's Progress II-8
High Cost: A Major Obstacle to Adoption in Large-Scale
Applications II-8
Challenges Faced in Deployment of SMES Systems II-9
Superconductors Beginning to Transform Next-Generation Devices II-9
Scope for Innovation and Expansion II-9
Global Superconductivity Standardizations II-10
Select IEC International Standardizations II-10

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-12
Introduction II-12
Definition II-12
Historic Background II-12
Superconducting Properties II-13
What Makes a Material Exhibit Superconductivity? II-13
Zero Resistance II-13
Superconducting Phase Transition II-13
Meissner Effect II-14
Table 2: Critical Temperatures of Select Superconductors II-14
Types of Superconductors II-15
Classification by Critical Temperatures II-15
High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) II-15
Low Temperature Superconductors (LTS) II-15
LTS and HTS - Comparative Analysis II-15
Classification by Physical Properties II-16
Type I or Soft Superconductors II-16
Type II or Hard Superconductors II-16
Advantages of Superconductors II-16
Environmental Benefits II-17
Limitations II-17
Existing Applications II-17
Potential Future Applications II-18

3. SUPERCONDUCTORS IN SELECT END-USE DOMAINS II-19
Usage of Superconductors in Medical Applications II-19
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - The Largest Application Market
of Superconductors II-19
LTS Magnets - A Revolution in Medical NMR Facility II-19
Helium Gas - Growing Cause of Concern II-19
Superconductors in Magnetoencephalography II-20
Superconductors in Research and Development Activities II-20
Superconductors Powering Next-Generation Electronic Devices II-20
Computers and Digital Devices II-20
Analog Devices II-21
Passive Devices II-21
Communication Devices II-21
Advanced Communications Systems II-21
Digital Superconductive Electronics II-22
Other End-Use Applications II-22
Transportation II-22
Electric Power II-23
Skyrocketing Metal Costs Make Power Dearer II-23
World Electricity Generation & Demand: A Review II-23
Table 3: Worldwide Net Electricity Generation (2010 &
2040): Breakdown by Fuel Source (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-24

Table 4: Estimated Global Power Generation Infrastructure
Requirements across the Years 2010-2030 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24
Electric Motors II-24
Transformers II-25
Emergence of HTS Transformers II-25
SFCL Transformers II-26
Generators II-26
Superconducting Generators - Powering Next-Gen Hydro Power
Plants II-26
High Temperature Superconductors to Revolutionize Wind
Power Utilization II-27
Magnets II-27
High Field Magnets II-27
Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) II-28
Transmission Cables II-28
HTS Power Cables II-29
Power Grids II-29
Fault Current Limiters II-29
HTS Tapes II-29
Superconductors in Record-breaking LHC II-30
Superconducting Micro Electronics II-30
Industrial Applications II-30
Defense and Space Applications II-31

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-32
Hypres Unveils Planarized Chip Fabrication Technology II-32
Bruker Launches Ascend™ Aeon Superconducting Magnet Range II-32
AMSC in Collaboration with Nexans Launches SFCL for the North
American Market II-32
AMSC Introduces Reasonably Priced Amperium Superconductor Wire II-32
Deutsche Nanoschicht Unveils Superconductor Technology II-32

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-33
SuperPower Supplies 2G HTS Wires to Applied Materials II-33
BASF New Business Takes Over Deutsche Nanoschicht II-33
AML, AIC and Fundación Avina Enter into Joint Venture to Form
First Superconductivity Consortium II-33
Superconductor Technologies Delivers Conductus 2G HTS Wires II-33
Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies Grants 2G HTS License to
Rosatom II-33
RI Research Instruments Obtains License from TAC for
Superconducting Accelerating Modules II-33
Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies Announces Receipt of
Multiple Contracts for LTS II-34
AmpaCity Project Jointly Launched by Three Companies II-34
Furukawa Electric Acquires SuperPower II-34

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-35
American Superconductor Corporation (US) II-35
Beijing Innopower Superconductor Cable Co., Ltd (China) II-35
Beijing Innova Superconductor Technology Co., Ltd. (China) II-35
Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies, Inc. (US) II-35
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-36
SuperPower, Inc. (US) II-36
Hyper Tech Research, Inc. (US) II-37
Japan Superconductor Technology, Inc. (Japan) II-37
LS Cable Ltd. (South Korea) II-38
Oxford Instruments Plc (UK) II-38
Southwire Company (US) II-38
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan) II-39
Superconductor Technologies, Inc. (US) II-39

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-40
Market by Region II-40
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Superconductors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$
Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 6: World Historic Review for Superconductors by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2006
through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Superconductors by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues
for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
Market by Product Segment II-43
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Low
Temperature Superconductors by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 9: World Historic Review for Low Temperature
Superconductors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$
Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Low Temperature
Superconductors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
High Temperature Superconductors by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 12: World Historic Review for High Temperature
Superconductors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$
Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for High Temperature
Superconductors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
Market by End-Use Segment II-49
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Superconductors Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2013
through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 15: World Historic Review for Superconductors
Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Superconductors
Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Superconductors Application in Research & Development by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2013
through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 18: World Historic Review for Superconductors
Application in Research & Development by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Superconductors
Application in Research & Development by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Superconductors Application in Electronics by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 21: World Historic Review for Superconductors
Application in Electronics by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in
US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Superconductors
Application in Electronics by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Superconductors in Other End-Use Segments by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 24: World Historic Review for Superconductors in Other
End-Use Segments by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$
Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Superconductors in
Other End-Use Segments by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60


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