Zenno Astronautics' breakthrough magnetic technology incorporates special high temperature superconducting tape developed by Faraday Factory Japan
TOKYO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Faraday Factory Japan celebrates the successful launch of Zenno Astronautics' largest Supertorquer to date aboard Portal Space Systems' Starburst-1. The Almighty Magnet is the world's most powerful magnetic actuator ever built and flown to space. The launch took place aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 Bandwagon-5 mission on October 20, 2026.
Developed and engineered by Zenno, Supertorquer uses advanced superconducting magnet technology to generate powerful magnetic interactions with Earth's magnetic field. Faraday Factory has supplied specially customized high temperature superconducting (HTS) tape to meet Zenno's demanding performance requirements for this pioneering space application.
The development of superconducting space technologies represents a major opportunity to transform how spacecraft operate and interact in orbit. High temperature superconductor magnets enable exceptionally strong magnetic fields while minimizing energy consumption, paving the way for compact, powerful, and energy-efficient space systems. Since partnering in 2024, Faraday Factory and Zenno have steadily accelerated this work.
"Almighty Magnet is opening the door to a whole new set of capabilities in space, from mass drivers and magnetic radiation shields to advanced satellite mobility. We're building and flying the superconducting technology that makes this possible, and Faraday Factory Japan is our partner in that effort," said Max Arshavsky, Founder and CEO of Zenno.
"The launch of Starburst-1 marks an important milestone for Faraday Factory, demonstrating the HTS potential to enable some of the most demanding and innovative applications of superconductivity. We strongly support game-changing Zenno's effort to electrify space technologies," said Sergey Lee, Founder and CEO of Faraday Factory Japan.
About Faraday Factory
Faraday Factory Japan runs the largest manufacturing facility of high temperature superconductor (HTS) tape worldwide. Over recent years, the company has delivered more than 10,000 km of HTS tape to hundreds of customers. The company serves a rapidly growing market of HTS tape, which is led by ever increasing demand from fusion energy, power grid, aerospace, railway, healthcare, and other high-tech markets.
www.faradaygroup.com
About Zenno
Zenno develops the most powerful magnetic technologies for space. This is a new class of superconducting systems designed to power the next era of human expansion. Our belief is simple — stable and scalable infrastructure in space will rely on resources already present there.
Zenno is building that future by harnessing one of the fundamental forces of the universe, electromagnetism. Our superconducting technologies enable fuel-free spacecraft positioning, radiation shielding, and electromagnetic acceleration systems for defense, transportation, and industrial activity in space.
https://www.zennoastronautics.com/
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The most powerful superconducting magnet ever flown to space, made with Faraday Factory HTS tape, launches aboard Starburst-1
Automation tailored to diverse cell technologies, turnkey factory solutions and local U.S. support
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SC Solar will present its latest manufacturing technologies at RE+ 2026, taking place November 17–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. At Booth N2840, visitors can explore automation solutions for TOPCon multi-cut, back-contact (BC) and heterojunction (HJT) technologies, alongside complete factory solutions and local support for U.S. manufacturers.
As cell technologies evolve, module manufacturers face different requirements for interconnection, handling and encapsulation. SC Solar provides dedicated equipment and line configurations for each technology, helping customers match their manufacturing plans to their chosen production processes.
Automation for Different Cell Technologies
For TOPCon multi-cut applications, SC Solar combines multi-cut layup welding, ribbon folding and jumper welding equipment to support different cut counts and circuit layouts.
For back-contact technologies, printing and curing equipment works alongside stringing solutions for HPBC, TBC, HBC and other BC cell types. Available stringing methods include high-temperature solder paste, low-temperature film bonding and low-temperature dispensing, selected according to the cell design and process requirements.
For zero-busbar (0BB) HJT applications, SC Solar offers line configurations for film-based and adhesive-based processes. These integrate the required film laying, adhesive application, UV curing or infrared soldering equipment, along with lamination solutions suited to heat-sensitive HJT cells.
Complete Factory Automation
SC Solar integrates module production, logistics and digital management into a turnkey factory solution. The production line covers glass loading, stringing, layup, lamination, framing, testing and sorting. Automated material warehousing and unpacking, module packaging, finished goods storage and truck loading connect the production line with the rest of the factory.
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and rail-guided vehicles (RGVs) transfer materials between production and storage areas. A manufacturing execution system (MES) coordinates production and tracks modules from order to shipment, while AI-powered inspection supports quality control at key stages. Factory layouts and equipment configurations are tailored to the customer's facility, capacity plan and chosen technology.
Local Support for U.S. Manufacturers
SC Solar supports customers from factory planning through production ramp-up and ongoing operations. Digital factory design helps align equipment, floor space and material flow before delivery. Project support includes equipment manufacturing and factory testing, installation and commissioning, followed by product and material qualification, process optimization and quality control setup.
In the United States, SC Solar has shipped more than 40 production lines since 2017 and established its U.S. subsidiary in 2024. A local technical team and spare-parts warehouse in Texas support preventive maintenance, critical spare-parts supply and remote diagnostics. Regular reviews of downtime, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and consumable usage help customers identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
Guided by its mission to "Make PV Manufacturing as Easy as Possible," SC Solar combines technology-specific automation with factory integration and local service to support customers throughout their manufacturing projects.
Visit Booth N2840, November 17–19, to explore SC Solar's latest technologies and discuss your factory plans and module manufacturing needs. To book a one-on-one meeting, contact elena@sc-solar.com or visit www.sc-solar.com.
About SC Solar
Founded in 2010, SC Solar specializes in advanced equipment for PV manufacturing, providing turnkey solutions for PV module production. The company has an installed base of more than 800 GW across 32 countries and regions.
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SC Solar to Showcase PV Module Automation and Turnkey Factory Solutions at RE+ 2026
