Electromagnetics

Standex Makes Its Biggest Deal Ever, Acquires Amran/Narayan in USA & India for $462M

Standex International has acquired, in separate transactions, privately-held US-based Amran Instrument Transformers and India-based Narayan Powertech Pvt. Ltd. for a combined price of about $462 million.At locations in the United States and India, the Amran/Narayan Group manufactures low voltage and medium voltage instrument transformers. Its custom product portfolio is specifically designed and developed in partnership with OEMs for their electrical grid equipment. […]

Electromagnetics

Precision Audio Specialist Knowles Focuses on Medical & Industrial Applications to Ignite Growth 

Intent on growing its business in custom manufacturing for medical devices and industrial applications, precision audio specialist Knowles Corporation is repositioning through two key corporate deals — divestiture of its consumer MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) microphone business and the acquisition of Cornell Dubilier, while focusing on targeted growth markets for its core capabilities in precision miniaturization. Among the company’s magnetic technologies are miniature windings and balanced armature speakers and drivers.  […]

e-Power Technology

eVTOL from Joby Aviation Flies Toward Air Taxi Service & Mass Production Backed by Toyota 

Powered by six permanent-magnet motors and fueled by either battery power or hydrogen, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft by Joby Aviation are taking to the skies in strategic test flights. In Japan, Toyota has stepped up its collaboration with the company in the form of a fresh $500 million investment while in Dubai a new air taxi terminal is taking shape.  […]