e-Power Technology

Magnetoelastic Torque Sensors from MagCanica Provide Secret Sauce for Race Cars & Aircraft 

Magnetoelastic sensor systems from magnetomechanical specialist MagCanica are bringing improved performance to intense rotating machinery including high-profile race cars as well as military aircraft. The company’s torque sensors are designed to provide laboratory-grade accuracy while being able to operate at extremely elevated rotational speeds of 140,000 rpm and higher. […]

e-Power Technology

FormFactor Advances Cryogenic Testing & Magnetic Probing for Quantum Developers 

Cryogenics and magnetic probing are enabling advancements in the physical sciences to leverage superconductivity, magnetism and quantum behaviors in new ways to provide unmatched processing power, reduce energy use and improve sensor sensitivity. As a result, R&D labs need test and measurement systems with the ability to manifest extreme environments, leading to a suite of product innovations by FormFactor, a provider of test and measurement systems for the semiconductor industry. […]

Electromagnetics

Measurement & Positioning Specialist ELGO Builds Out Line of Sensors for Elevator Safety 

Crafting sensor and measurement products for 45 years, many of which combine sophisticated magnetic and electronics technology, ELGO Electronic GmbH of Germany has recently built out its Limax series of sensors that detect absolute shaft position and speed to ensure passenger safety in elevators. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Neo Awarded Grant for Rare Earth Magnet Plant in Estonia; Reports Prices Down from Record Highs but High Demand 

Despite prices for magnetic materials dropping recently from record highs, the outlook is strong for Neo Performance Materials’ plan to build a 100-million Euro rare earth magnet plant in Estonia. It recently received a sizeable government grant to support the effort, while higher-than-expected future demand is driving the company to consider expanding the plant’s capacity. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Quadrant Magnetics Indicted on Federal Charges Related to Documents & Prohibited Chinese-Origin Materials for Military Contracts 

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued an indictment against Quadrant Magnetics LLC and three individuals who have been arrested for allegedly sending to China technical data drawings related to U.S. military projects and then supplying the Department of Defense with prohibited Chinese-origin items. The indictment was unsealed November 9 following the arrest of three defendants and their initial appearances in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Kentucky. […]