Superconductors 

High-temperature superconducting (REBCO) tapes are a key technology for magnetic confinement nuclear fusion as well as electric power transmission applications. iBeam Materials works with the superconductor industry to enable low-cost and long-length REBCO tapes.

REBCO tapes are made in single-crystal form by the kilometer using an ion-beam assisted deposition (IBAD) texturing process. Using the IBAD process manufacturers can fabricate templates for deposition of epitaxial superconductor layers in long lengths.

iBeam Materials works with partners in the superconductor industry to create the ideal layer combinations to fabricate the optimal superconductor wire. iBeam Materials is the leader in development of IBAD texturing and in optimizing the performance of the related materials needed to create a single-crystal like template. We are eager to work with new partners who are interested in this technology.

We have recently scaled up the IBAD process to wide web coating in a single pass, reducing cost in manufacturing.

iBeam Materials has also made practical a process for planarizing substrates known as Solution Deposition Planarization (SDP). The process replaces substrate polishing, barrier layer deposition and IBAD base layer deposition in a simple solution deposition process that is done in air.

We provide R&D services for companies for chemical solution deposition coatings having planarization or smoothing of surfaces (SDP™) and IBAD texturing for a single-crystal-like template on many different types of substrates, including polycrystalline metal foils, glasses, and ceramics.