Materials/Manufacturing

LabFab in Brazil Emerges as New Magnet Factory in South America

With the emergence of LabFabITR as a new government-supported magnet factory in southeastern Brazil, South America is joining other continents that are building their capability to manufacture magnets domestically. Development of new rare earth mines and building a magnet recycling industry are related aspects of the grand plan, centered in the minerals-rich state of Minas Gerais. […]

Electromagnetics

Giant Magneto Impedance Encoders from Flux Bring Precision & Adaptability to Diverse Applications 

Austrian encoder specialist Flux GmbH is harnessing the principle of giant magneto impedance (GMI) to bring new levels of precision and adaptability for developers of machine tools, gyro-stabilized platforms and test stands.  The GMI effect […]

e-Power Technology

Proterial Develops Magnetic Sheet & Panels for EV Wireless Charging Systems 

Proterial has developed a magnetic sheet for electric vehicle wireless charging systems made of its nanocrystalline soft magnetic material Finemet, and a related series of magnetic sheet panels. The MS-HiQ sheets are designed to improve efficiency and reduce the size and weight of wireless charging systems for EVs. […]