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Magnetometer Embedded on a Chip Among the Targets for Nanusens 

Having already built an accelerometer embedded into a chip and issued its first IP license, British company Nanusens plans to roll out its MEMS technology to other sensors including magnetometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors and microphones. Recently, it has been beefing up its leadership roster to support expansion into more markets and for further fund-raising. Its innovative technology enables building nanoscale structures within standard CMOS metal layers. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

GKN Powder Metallurgy Gets New CEO & Builds Its Magnet Business Signing Schaeffler as Key Customer in Automotive Electrification 

Dowlais Group Plc, the recently established parent company of GKN Powder Metallurgy, has appointed Jean-Marc Durbuis as the new chief executive officer of GKN Powder Metallurgy.  He joined the company in March from Allnex, a supplier of resins and additives to the coating and inks industry where he was executive vice president of one of its global divisions with revenues of over €1 billion. Already a leading supplier of powder metal materials and sintered metal components, GKN PM lately has been expanding aggressively into magnet manufacturing to broaden its portfolio for the electric vehicle market. […]