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Development of a High-Field, Non-Insulated, High Temperature Superconducting Magnet for Fusion Research and Other Applications

By Dr. Zbigniew Piec and Thomas W. Overton  Recent advances in superconductor technology, especially high-temperature superconductors (HTS), have revolutionized industries from defense and transportation to energy, medicine, and basic science. Magnets employing superconducting (SC) material in their windings can […]

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Wellington’s ECR2 Motor and Connect SCS Refrigeration Controls Spur Strong Growth for New Zealand Company

New Zealand company Wellington Drive Technologies has reported record 2019 sales and profits from its innovative ECR2 refrigeration motor, Connect SCS intelligent controllers and data services. The company develops technology for the food and beverage equipment market […]

Electromagnetics

New Developments in EMI Shielding from Tenneco

Tenneco’s Powertrain division has recently developed electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding in response to the aviation market’s demand.   “By optimizing the construction and arrangement of each element in the material, we have been able to drive down weight while […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Yamaha Unveils Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for e-Mobility

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has begun accepting orders for prototypes of a high-performance electric motor still under development that is designed for the high power-density needed by makers of automobiles and other types of e-mobility vehicles including motorcycles. An interior permanent […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Magnetics Industry Adapts Its Operations Worldwide in Battle to Stay Open and Serve Customers Amidst Global Pandemic

It’s too early to tell what the economic fallout will be from the Covid-19 pandemic but it is clear that the magnetics industry has pulled out all the stops in efforts to stay operating safely […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Revenues Fall in 2019 for Neo Magnequench but Robust Growth Seen in Advanced Automotive Side of the Business

Led by a decline in volume and revenues from its Magnequench magnetic materials segment, Neo Performance Materials saw revenues fall 10.3% in 2019, as the company reported in its year-end financials in March. Yet the company posted […]

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QuSpin & Mansfield Imaging Centre Advance Neuroscience with Highly Sensitive Magnetometers

QuSpin, a manufacturer of highly sensitive magnetometers that are gaining popularity among neuroscientists, reports that it has developed a three-axis variant that will bring new sensing capabilities to magnetoencephalography measurements. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of […]