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.  […]

Test and Measurement

Ciqtek Unveils AI-Enabled Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Instruments

Artificial intelligence is enabling fresh discoveries via EPR. The development comes from Chinese instrument firm Ciqtek, a specialist in high-sensitivity magnetic detection technology intent on spreading its expertise in the measurement of weak magnetic fields to a broad range of industries. […]

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.  […]

News

Bruker BioSpin Acquires Bridge12 Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Business

Bruker BioSpin Group, headquartered in Zurich, has acquired the electron paramagnetic resonance business of Bridge12, a Massachusetts-based company known for enabling cutting-edge research using EPR technology. The deal adds to Bruker’s suite of EPR spectroscopy offerings. Meanwhile, Bridge12 plans to focus on developing high power gyrotrons for commercial fusion reactors, and to continue its developments in nuclear magnetic resonance. […]