Superconductivity technology is expected to be used in a variety of fields. Fujikura has been engaged in research and development for many years, and has repeatedly achieved world-first technological innovations. We will introduce the history of Fujikura, which contributes to the realization of a new society pioneered by superconductivity.
Showa
1970 Showa45 and development of NbTi-based superconducting wire
1975 Showa50 and development of Nb3Sn-based superconducting wire
1985 Showa60 of advanced superconducting magnets with the Electrotechnical Laboratory
1986 Showa 61 Oxide-based high-temperature superconductors were discovered, and research into high-temperature superconducting wires was immediately initiated.
1987 Showa62 the national superconducting generator project (Super-GM)
1988 Showa63 the Superconductivity Application Fundamental Technology Research and Development Project (First Phase)
Heisei
1991
Heisei 3
World's first
Developed biaxially oriented interlayer film formation technology using ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) method
World's first
Developed biaxially oriented interlayer film formation technology using ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) method1998 Heisei 10 Received 2nd Superconductivity Science and Technology Award from the Society for Non-Traditional Technology for "Development of high-performance Yttrium-based superconducting tape using the IBAD method"
1999
Heisei 11
Participated in the yttrium-based superconducting wire development project
Received the 21st Applied Physics Society Award from the Japan Society of Applied Physics for "Development of yttrium-based superconducting wire by vapor phase method"
Participated in the yttrium-based superconducting wire development project
Received the 21st Applied Physics Society Award from the Japan Society of Applied Physics for "Development of yttrium-based superconducting wire by vapor phase method"
2000 Heisei 12 Participated the AC Superconducting Power Equipment Basic Technology Research and Development Project
2001
Heisei 13
World's first
Developed 10m yttrium-based superconducting wire
World's first
Developed 10m yttrium-based superconducting wire2003 Heisei 15 Superconductivity Application Fundamental Technology Research and Development Project (Second Phase)
2004
Heisei 16
World's first
Developed 100m-class yttrium-based superconducting wire
World's first
Developed 100m-class yttrium-based superconducting wire
2005
Heisi 17
World's first
Developed 200m-class yttrium-based superconducting wire
World's first
Developed 200m-class yttrium-based superconducting wire
2008
Heisei 20
Participated in the Yttrium-based Superconducting Power Device Technology Development Project
World Records
Developed 350A x 504m (Ic x L) superconducting wire
Participated in the Yttrium-based Superconducting Power Device Technology Development Project
World Records
Developed 350A x 504m (Ic x L) superconducting wire2009 Heisei 21 Started sales of superconducting wire
2011
Heisei 23
World Records
Developed 372A x 816m (Ic x L) superconducting wire
World Records
Developed 372A x 816m (Ic x L) superconducting wire2012 Heisei 24 Successfully developed a 5T yttrium-based high-temperature superconducting magnet with a Φ20cm bore diameter at room temperature.
2013 Heisei 25 Received 17th Superconductivity Science and Technology Award from the Society for Non-Traditional Technology for "Development of a 400 kJ-class Rare Earth 123-based 5T High-Temperature Superconducting Magnet"
2014 Heisei 26 Received Technology Advancement Award from the Cryogenics and Superconductivity Society of Japan for "Development of a φ20cm room temperature bore rare earth 5T high temperature superconducting magnet"
2016
Heisei 28
Participated in the High-Temperature Superconductivity Practical Application Promotion Technology Development Project
Received the 21st Century Invention Award and the 21st Century Invention Contribution Award from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation
Participated in the High-Temperature Superconductivity Practical Application Promotion Technology Development Project
Received the 21st Century Invention Award and the 21st Century Invention Contribution Award from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation
2017 Heisei 29 Received the Industrial Technology Achievement Award from the Cryogenics and Superconductivity Society of Japan
Reiwa
2020
Reiwa 2
Contributing to the practical application of ultra-high magnetic field superconducting magnets for 1.2GHz high-resolution NMR
Dr. Yasuhiro Iijima receives the "Dr. James Wong Award" from the IEEE
Contributing to the practical application of ultra-high magnetic field superconducting magnets for 1.2GHz high-resolution NMR
Dr. Yasuhiro Iijima receives the "Dr. James Wong Award" from the IEEE
2022 Reiwa 4 Obtained ISO9001 certification, an international standard for quality management systems
2023 Reiwa 5 Started delivery of rare earth high-temperature superconducting wire to Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) in the United States
2024 Reiwa 6 Invested in Kyoto Fusioneering, a startup company from Kyoto University
2025
Reiwa 7
Social collaboration course launched with the University of Tokyo and eight private companies
Framework agreement concluded with UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. (UKIFS) for the supply of high-temperature superconducting wire
In collaboration with Kyoto Fusioneering, the UK Atomic Energy Authority's HTS Magnet Research Promotion Project (First Stage) has been completed.
Social collaboration course launched with the University of Tokyo and eight private companies
Framework agreement concluded with UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. (UKIFS) for the supply of high-temperature superconducting wire
In collaboration with Kyoto Fusioneering, the UK Atomic Energy Authority's HTS Magnet Research Promotion Project (First Stage) has been completed.
