California-based Superconductor Technologies Inc. (STI), has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to jointly develop a successful commercial production process for HTS power applications.

The CRADA between STI and LANL includes a statement of work and scope for both parties and is for a term of five years. As part of the agreement, STI and LANL will provide scientific, engineering, and operational expertise as needed.

In addition, both will also provide material and equipment to develop technology intended to commercialize high-performance, low-cost HTS coated conductors.

The latest pact represents a non-Federal Acquisition Regulation legal agreement between STI and LANL.

STI, is a leading provider of high performance infrastructure products for wireless voice and data application as well as advanced HTS thin film deposition techniques and cooling technologies.