Superconductor Technologies to Present at the 2015 European Conference on Applied Superconductivity Sept. 6th to 10th

Joining Robinson Research Institute at Booth 10


AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Jeong Huh of Superconductor Technologies Inc. (STI) (Nasdaq:SCON), a world leader in the development and production of high temperature superconducting (HTS) materials and associated technologies, will present "2G HTS Coated Conductors 1 km Scale-Up at STI" during the 1A-WT-01: Wires and Tapes – Industrial Developments session at the European Conference on Applied Superconductivity (EUCAS) in Lyon, France on Monday, Sept. 7th at 5:00 p.m. in the Salon Pasteur. Dr. Huh will review STI's technology and provide an update on Conductus® wire production scale-up milestones. In addition, STI will join the Robinson Research Institute in its booth, number 10, from Sept. 6th to 10th.

"STI is excited to meet with our customers and strategic partner, the Robinson Research Institute, as we complete qualification testing with customers producing fault current limiter, magnet and power transmission cable products using HTS wire technology," said Adam Shelton, STI's VP of Marketing and Product Line Management. "EUCAS presents a unique forum for industry leaders from around the world to meet in one location and present new technical discoveries related to superconducting products. The event offers an exceptional opportunity to build on our existing relationships with companies that are seeking a reliable supply of high performance wire to commercialize their products. We are dedicated to completing the final qualification stage with our customers and look to supply them Conductus wire that improves the product availability, performance and economics of HTS solutions."

About EUCAS

EUCAS brings together the scientists, researcher and industrial communities from around the world to discuss and present the latest research and developments on applied superconductivity in the fields of materials, large scale and electronics applications. EUCAS is a biannual event aimed at bringing out the most recent scientific developments in the investigation of superconducting materials, and at fostering discussion on new potential applications of superconductivity and on technology transfer to industry. More information can be found at: http://www.eucas2015.org/

About Superconductor Technologies Inc. (STI)

Superconductor Technologies Inc. is a global leader in superconducting innovation. Its Conductus® superconducting wire platform offers high performance, cost-effective and scalable superconducting wire. With 100 times the current carrying capacity of conventional copper and aluminum, superconducting wire offers zero resistance with extreme high current density. This provides a significant benefit for electric power transmission and also enables much smaller or more powerful magnets for motors, generators, energy storage and medical equipment. Since 1987, STI has led innovation in HTS materials, developing more than 100 patents as well as proprietary trade secrets and manufacturing expertise. For more than 20 years STI utilized its unique HTS manufacturing process for solutions to maximize capacity utilization and coverage for Tier 1 telecommunications operators. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Superconductor Technologies Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol "SCON." For more information about STI, please visit http://www.suptech.com.

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