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Copper products that change the world.

At Luvata, we take pride in our active participation in pioneering projects that are revolutionizing energy production and healthcare practices through innovative technologies. We work closely with big science and fusion energy installations like CERN and ITER, providing products that power their projects. Together with our partners, we are contributing to the future of our globe, especially regarding high-energy physics.

Partnerships with Research Institutions Worldwide

For over three decades, Luvata has proudly participated in internationally renowned large-scale projects, including the LHC particle accelerator in CERN, the ITER fusion reactor, and the XFEL light source project in Hamburg, and many more.

Our long-standing partnerships with leading research institutions have enabled us to deliver advanced copper solutions for demanding scientific applications. Luvata’s high-quality copper products, including Low Temperature Superconductors, copper hollow conductors, and OFE-OK® high-purity copper, have contributed to major breakthroughs and reinforced our reputation as a global leader in specialized copper and superconducting components.

Our Copper Products Empower a Diverse Range of Applications

  • Particle accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
  • Fusion energy research magnets 
  • NMR spectrometers 
  • Light sources XFEL
  • Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES)
  • Lab and speciality magnets
  • Other scientific projects

There are 525 million kilometres of Luvata’s superconducting filament in CERN’s LHC project. In total there is 2,280 km of cable, with 36 strands per cable and 6,400 filaments per strand. That’s a total of 684 return journeys to the Moon.

Unleashing Innovation in Fusion Energy

For decades, Luvata has been a trusted partner to leading organizations within the fusion energy industry. We are proud to have contributed to projects like ITER and are currently working with companies, institutes, and researchers all around the world. We are part of Finnfusion, a network uniting Finnish stakeholder in fusion energy business, technology and science.

Our oxygen-free copper and copper alloy products are engineered for exceptional performance in fusion reactors and other high-tech devices. Renowned for their properties like high purity, heat removal and recovery, high conductivity, temperature resistance and strength, Luvata’s customized products deliver uncompromising quality.

Playing a Crucial Role in the Advancement of MRI Scanners

Superconducting wire and cable products

Scientific innovation has long been a catalyst for transformative advancements in healthcare. Among these impactful technologies are superconductors that are integral to MRI scanners and particle accelerators used in cancer treatment, enhancing diagnostic precision and improving human life.

For over 50 years, Luvata has been producing high-performance niobium-based superconducting wires and cables. Today, we are proud to be the world’s leading manufacturer of copper niobium-titanium superconducting wire, trusted by global leaders in medical and scientific applications. Reinforcing our commitment to healthcare innovation, our high-purity OFE-OK® copper is essential to powering CT scanners in hospitals worldwide.

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