UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	October 18, 2012

Accession Number:	0001193125-12-424565
Submission Type:	POS AM
CIK: 0000880807 Company Name: AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORP /DE/ File Number: 333-180733