Research & Development

Sound of Earth’s Magnetic Flip 41,000 Years Ago

Approximately 41,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic field briefly reversed during what is known as the Laschamp event. During this time, Earth’s magnetic field weakened significantly—dropping to a minimum of 5% of its current strength—which allowed more cosmic rays to reach Earth’s atmosphere. […]

Digital Version

May/June 2025 + Annual Resource Guide

Aclara Resources Building Vertically Integrated Mines-to-Magnets Enterprise in the AmericasAclara Resources is set for a transformative year with several key milestones on the horizon, says CEO Ramon Barua, who recently updated Magnetics Magazine on the […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Three Industry Leaders in Rare Earth Magnets Join Forces Under New Name – Permag

The parent company of Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Magnetic Component Engineering, and Electron Energy Corporation—Magnetic Holdings, LLC—has been rebranded as Permag. The new name marks the next step in the company’s evolution as the industry leader in high-performance magnetic solutions, leveraging the unique strengths and attributes of three independent companies. […]

e-Power Technology

600 km Range, Superfast Charging & Advanced e-Axle: Meet Volvo’s New Electric Truck

The new long-distance electric truck from Volvo has a range of up to 600 kilometers and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes. An advanced electric drivetrain with permanent magnet motors and integrated transmission is a key aspect of the design. Volvo began showing and revealing details about its new heavy-duty electric flagship FH Aero Electric with e-axle for long-distance transport just recently. Launch of the vehicle is planned for second quarter of 2026 in Europe. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Thermal Stability and Magnet Flux Loss: Insights for Motor Engineers from Experts at Neo Magnequench

In the field of bonded neo magnets, a comprehensive understanding of magnetic materials and their behaviour under various temperature conditions is invaluable when addressing the challenges of magnet flux loss – a pivotal focus for motor engineers. […]

Test and Measurement

Elemental in Queensland Develops Trio of Tunable Magnetic Field Instruments

Founded by researchers who work at the intersection of quantum technologies, precision sensing, material science and nanotechnology, a scientific instrument company in Australia has developed a trio of compact instruments for providing highly uniform in-plane magnetic fields. The company, Elemental Instruments, has designed the three models in their FLUX Series to match the needs of different applications. […]

Electromagnetics

Magnom Provides ‘Super Filtration’ Using Powerful Magnetic Flux Gradients

Innovative engineering from “super filtration” specialist Magnom in the UK employs patented magnetic flux gradients to combat one of the most vexing problems faced by OEM engineers and designers. In machinery as diverse as Formula 1 race cars, off-highway equipment and industrial process equipment, removing ferrous debris that can catastrophically damage their high-performance engines, transmissions and fluid power systems can make a huge difference in system performance and resiliency. […]