e-Power Technology

Stellantis Plans $155 Million Investment in 3 Indiana Plants to Support North American Electrification Goals 

Stellantis announced today from its headquarters in Amsterdam that it will invest a total of $155 million in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce new electric drive modules that will help power future electric vehicles assembled in North America and support the goal of 50% battery electric sales in the U.S. by 2030.  […]

Electromagnetics

When EMC is of Vital Importance

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is not only mandatory in medical technology. If wireless communication between medical applications gets disrupted, it can have serious consequences for the patient. SCHURTER works together with developers in the medical industry to develop applications that comply with the strictest EMC standards. […]

e-Power Technology

Niron Magnetics Scales Up with New CEO & Key Managers 

Niron Magnetics, the company pioneering the development of iron nitride magnets that are high-performance permanent magnets free of rare earths, is scaling up to evolve its company to become a significant player on the magnet market. One of its latest steps has been to appoint Jonathan Rowntree as new CEO. The leadership change and other key appointments represent a planned evolution of the company as it advances from a focus on development towards scaling, commercialization, and productization of its patented Clean Earth Magnet technology. […]

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January/February 2023

Magnetoelastic Torque Sensors from MagCanica Provide Secret Sauce for Race Cars & AircraftMagnetoelastic sensor systems from magnetomechanical specialist MagCanica are bringing improved performance to intense rotating machinery including high-profile race cars as well as military […]

e-Power Technology

MP Materials & Sumitomo Forge Rare Earth Supply Pact for Japan; MP Continues Dramatic Growth 

MP Materials and Sumitomo Corporation have forged a rare earths supply agreement which they say will diversify and strengthen rare earth supplies in Japan. Under the agreement, announced February 21, Sumitomo will serve as the exclusive distributor of NdPr oxide produced by MP Materials to Japanese customers. Further, the companies will collaborate on the supply of rare earth metals and other products. […]

Electromagnetics

Tech Tips: Low Profile Embedded Transformer Provides 7.5kV Isolation

Battery stacks used in automotive and energy storage systems can have voltages ranging from 400 to over 1000 volts.  These systems require continual monitoring and management to maintain the integrity of each battery.  Voltage and temperature sensors on the battery stack have a floating reference potential, which can vary depending on where the sensors are located on the stack. […]