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Stellantis Increasing Production of Electric Drive Modules to Support Growth in Electrification Portfolio 

February 26, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Stellantis Increasing Production of Electric Drive Modules to Support Growth in Electrification Portfolio 

Stellantis NV has announced it intends to increase production capacity of electric drive modules (EDMs) by adding production in Szentgotthard, Hungary, targeted to begin in late 2026. The €103 million investment in Szentgotthard, including grants and contributions from the Hungarian government, is the latest example of Stellantis’ commitment to transforming existing facilities for its electrified future.  […]

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Titan Shows Its Latest in Haptic Motor Technology for Touch-Screen Developers 

February 22, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Titan Shows Its Latest in Haptic Motor Technology for Touch-Screen Developers 

Titan Haptics, a developer of innovative haptic devices for product designers making touch-screen displays in smartphones, gaming consoles and other electronic devices, showed off its latest technology for the fast-growing market at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2024, held in January. Its Linear Magnetic Rams are wideband voice-coil haptic motors that use a solid-state magnetic suspension instead of springs or flexures. A new developer module aids design engineers wanting to try out its systems, while clusters of its motors unlock new possibilities for increased power configurations. […]

Electromagnetics

Eddy-Current Sensor Maker Kaman Corporation Going Private 

February 6, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Eddy-Current Sensor Maker Kaman Corporation Going Private 

Kaman Corporation, maker of a broad range of rugged-duty, high-precision inductive, eddy current sensors, and also EMI shielding products, is taking the corporate route from a publicly held company to becoming privately held. The move began in January when Arcline Investment Management agreed to acquire Kaman for $1.8 billion, essentially buying out the shareholders. Upon completion of the transaction, expected in the first half of this year, plans are to convert the company to a privately held enterprise that will continue to be led by current management. […]