SuperMatics Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Hyunsung TNC, announced that it has executed a research infrastructure and facility use agreement on March 26, 2026, with the BNC Labs(BNC) at University of California, Berkeley.
Through this agreement, SuperMatics Inc has secured official access to shared user facilities and advanced research equipment at UC Berkeley, establishing a U.S.-based operational foundation for the synthesis, analysis, and validation of superconducting materials.
End-to-End Development Platform for Ceramic High-Temperature Superconductors
Under this collaboration, SuperMatics has established an end-to-end research framework focused on ceramic high-temperature superconductors.
Key capabilities include:
Synthesis and process development of ceramic high-Tc superconducting materials
Structural and nanoscale characterization
Measurement and validation of superconducting properties, including transition temperature (Tc)
In parallel, the company plans to deploy dedicated experimental equipment and analytical systems optimized for superconducting materials development, building an internal capability that complements external infrastructure access.
This hybrid model—combining institutional facilities with in-house experimental capacity—enables improved development speed, reproducibility, and execution control.
Importantly, this framework bridges MEL-based theoretical design with real-world material realization, establishing a fully integrated design–synthesis–validation pipeline within the United States.
Strategic Access to U.S. National Research Infrastructure
Beyond facility access, this agreement provides a pathway to broader engagement with U.S. national research infrastructure, including Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
The BNC operates within an open-access research ecosystem that enables external organizations to utilize advanced facilities and collaborate with leading research institutions.
This positions SuperMatics to expand into higher-level experimental capabilities and leverage world-class instrumentation and expertise across the U.S. research network.
Global Research Network and Technology Credibility
The collaboration also enables SuperMatics to engage directly with leading researchers in superconductivity and advanced materials.
This is expected to:
Reduce trial-and-error in the development process
Narrow the gap between theoretical modeling and experimental validation
Enhance the objectivity and credibility of technical outcomes
Such factors are critical in strengthening the company’s positioning for future investment and global partnerships.
Enabling IP-Driven Business Expansion
The research infrastructure and talent network established through this initiative will directly support SuperMatics’ core business model centered on superconducting design platforms and intellectual property (IP).
Looking ahead, the company plans to:
Provide customized superconducting material development services
Offer R&D services to global customers
Expand technology licensing based on proprietary design platforms
This transforms research capability into a scalable, revenue-generating business model.
This agreement marks a critical transition point for SuperMatics, moving from theoretical design capabilities to execution-driven material development.
By integrating U.S.-based research infrastructure, global talent networks, and internal experimental capabilities, the company has established a strategic foothold for superconducting material innovation.
This foundation is expected to play a key role in future technology validation and commercial expansion.
