Magnetics/Assemblies

Coronavirus Hits the Magnetics Community as Manufacturers Wrestle Supply Chains and Production Schedules While Trying to Protect Staffs

Inextricably linked, China and the global magnetics industry are experiencing a significant impact from the Coronavirus which broke out in Wuhan and has spread to an assortment of industry and end-user facilities and their people. […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

APEC Sessions Explore Latest Magnetics Design Principles for High-Frequency Power Conversion

Capacity audience is expected for a magnetics industry session focused on high-frequency power conversion design challenges at APEC 2020 in New Orleans next month. A popular pre-conference workshop on the subject is also scheduled.  The […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Schaeffler Charges into EV Motors Business, Leveraging Acquisition of Elmotec Statomat & Close Ties with Automakers

Automotive supplier Schaeffler is charging ahead to become a major global manufacturer of electric motors and complete e-drive systems for the automotive industry. Following on its acquisition of coil winding machinery manufacturer Elmotec Statomat at […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Carpenter Technology Moves Forward in Soft Magnetics and Additive Manufacturing, Exclusive Interview with CEO Tony Thene

Moving forward on its commitments to expand capabilities in soft magnetics and in additive manufacturing, Carpenter Technology has opened a $40 million Emerging Technology Center in Alabama and reports that progress is on course for […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Under the Hood in Porsche’s First-Ever EV, the Taycan: Remarkable Motor Design and Innovative Magnetic Technology

Advancements in motor design and magnetic technology are central to the stunning high performance of Porsche’s first-ever electric vehicle, Taycan. Along with other design achievements in the high-powered auto, they likely point the way to […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Waukesha’s Active Magnetic Bearings Key Part of Innovative Turboexpander-Compressor for Oilfield Plant

Active magnetic bearings from Waukesha Magnetic Bearings and new controller technology for them play a key role in an innovative line of turboexpander-compressors that has been developed by L.A. Turbine and recently went into operation […]