Month: April 2024

e-Power Technology

Rotor Sails Bring Windpower Propulsion Back to Maritime Vessels 

April 10, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Rotor Sails Bring Windpower Propulsion Back to Maritime Vessels 

Adapting a century-old concept to modern technology and green energy demands, Finnish company Norsepower is bringing its novel rotor sails onboard a variety of marine vessels to help propel them through ocean waters. The company recently scored a number of contracts to place its auxiliary wind propulsion systems with leading fleet operators as demand mounts for greener shipping in the world’s seas. Separately, a Korean research group is investigating the use of magnetically levitated bearings to adapt rotor sails for use in coastal waters where wind is more variable. […]

Electromagnetics

Magnetic Position Sensor from Infineon Accurate When Direction is Rapidly Changing 

April 9, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Magnetic Position Sensor from Infineon Accurate When Direction is Rapidly Changing 

A new magnetic position sensor from Infineon Technologies can help design engineers whose applications require accurate detection when direction may be rapidly changing. The device combines the company’s technologies in magnetic position sensing and linearized […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Magellan Project for Magnet Recycling & Production in Europe Begins, Led by Nuclear Fuel Company Orano 

April 9, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Magellan Project for Magnet Recycling & Production in Europe Begins, Led by Nuclear Fuel Company Orano 

Running from January 2024 to December 2026, Magellan Project aims to revolutionize the way Europe recycles and manufactures permanent magnets. With co-funding from the European Union and a total budget of €7.5M, the project is […]

Electromagnetics

Unveiling TMR3081: The Next-Gen Magnetic Angle Sensor  

April 8, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Unveiling TMR3081: The Next-Gen Magnetic Angle Sensor  

MultiDimension Technology (MDT-Dowaytech) is excited to announce the TMR3081, a new automotive TMR SIN/COS differential angle sensor offering optimal performance.  Key features:  High-Precision Sensing:   The TMR3081 features a dual orthogonal Wheatstone bridge and high-sensitivity TMR […]