Custom design and manufacture acts as an incubator for next-generation products such as in green energy and transportation developments. For projects with substantial technical risk HTS-110 undertakes development with a systematic approach. A design study is often undertaken to identify project feasibility and to scope possible solutions in conjunction with associated costings. From design to commissioning, we ensure that client intellectual property is respected at all times.
Applications
Custom HTS Magnets
Custom magnet design and manufacture draws on HTS-110’s deep experience with HTS solutions to meet real-world demands.
Specific field profiles or uniformity targets, low fringe field, wide optical access to the central field region, dimensional and weight constraints, compatibility with physical rotation, minimisation of eddy currents, AC and fast-ramp operation: these are all constraints that HTS-110 has addressed in custom magnet designs.
Systematic approach
Design flexibility
HTS-110 employs leading software tools in the design of custom solutions. With our trusted supplier network we offer wide flexibility in construction materials to meet demanding specification targets; high-performance composites, low-carbon steels, through to high-strength alloys: all feature in our custom magnet systems.
Any project size
From individual coils and bespoke HTS current leads through to complete magnet systems, HTS-110 is able to deliver across a broad range of custom projects. Coil sizes to over 1.6 m have been manufactured, with robotic winding in development able to deliver a much broader range of sizes and coil types. Magnet systems from simple pancake coil assemblies though to complete dipoles of over 3 tonnes feature in our catalogue of successful projects.
Field Update: Custom High-Tc Magnet in Agricultural Research
HTS-110 recently collaborated with ABQMR, Texas A&M Agrilife, and Harvard University, to develop a unique high-Tc superconducting magnet system for imaging applications in agriculture. This custom solution was designed to address the specific challenges of scanning plant roots through natural soils, which are often magnetic, using a magnetic field of 0.15 T. The system was integrated into the Texas A&M greenhouse research and over the past three years provided advanced imaging capabilities for detailed studies of intact root structures.
Texas A&M initially faced issues with their copper magnet (0.05 T), which provided insufficient field strength for their application. ABQMR approached us to explore a high temperature superconducting magnet cooled with liquid nitrogen to achieve higher field strengths, alongside other primary considerations of low cost and ease of use in the field. Working within the tight constraints HTS-110 delivered a tailored solution ready for work.
Paraphrased Customer Feedback:
It was great to meet you at ENC. The magnet you built for us was integrated into an imaging system and sent to Texas A&M in December 2020. It was designed for use in the agricultural field and ultimately found its home in the greenhouse seeing heavy use for around three years, scanning many different plant root samples.
Hilary Fabich, PhD. ABQMR President
Budget-Conscious Design: The cryostat was designed with cost constraints in mind, prioritizing affordability over absolute efficiency. The concept involved using a sub-cooled liquid nitrogen bath, vacuum-pumped to about 150 Torr, to provide additional performance.
Operational Time: The system operated effectively for 6-7 hours after cooling to about 66 K, balancing performance with practical handling considerations.
Visualization Capabilities: Custom High-Tc Magnet in Agricultural Research
Provided 3D imaging of plant roots in soil.
By partnering with HTS-110, you gain access to our extensive technical expertise and innovative solutions, enabling the rapid development of reliable and high-performance custom magnet systems. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and discover how our expertise can benefit your applications.
