a process and apparatus for manufacturing a superconductor . the process is accomplished by depositing a superconductor precursor powder on a continuous length of a first substrate ribbon , overlaying a continuous length of a second substrate ribbon on said first substrate ribbon , and applying sufficient pressure to form a bound layered superconductor comprising a layer of said superconducting precursor powder between said first substrate ribbon and said second substrates ribbon . the layered superconductor is then heat treated to establish the superconducting phase of said superconductor precursor powder .