Research & Development
Preventing Magnet Meltdowns Before They Can Start
Berkeley Lab researchers are developing an approach to avoid sudden, potentially destructive energy releases in a new generation of superconducting magnets […]
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Materials/Manufacturing
REEtec Rare Earths Separation Plant in Norway to Start Up Soon
A new industrial-scale rare earth oxides separation plant is scheduled to start up soon in Norway. Located in Heroya, the plant belongs to REEtec which has been operating a demonstration plant at the site since […]
Magnetics/Assemblies
Arnold Magnetics to Move Marengo Operations to Woodstock, Illinois
On the eve of its 130th anniversary, Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of Compass Diversified and a leading global manufacturer of high-performance motors, magnets, & thin metals has acquired a state-of-the-art 130,000 square foot […]
Electromagnetics
Neo Magnequench Wins Contract in Europe with Tier 1 Manufacturer of EV Traction Motors
Neo Performance Materials’ subsidiary in Estonia, NPM Narva, also known as Magnequench Sintered Magnets, is finalizing a contract award to supply sintered rare earth magnets to a leading European Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle […]
e-Power Technology
BMW Startup Garage to Road-Test Revolutionary e-Drive by DeepDrive
The BMW Startup Garage and Munich-based company DeepDrive are set to road-test a revolutionary permanent-magnet electric motor. The concept features dual rotor technology and is expected to enable super-efficient, powerful drives that offer plenty of […]
e-Power Technology
ZeroAvia Puts e-Propulsion Components for Aviation on the Market, Opens Manufacturing Plant
ZeroAvia, a pioneering developer of electric propulsion technology for aviation, has established a new manufacturing center in Washington where it plans to produce some of the components for its systems while also opening up the […]
Electromagnetics
Reed Switches from Standex Optimized for High Power in Small Footprint
The new MK33 surface mount Reed Switch series from Standex Electronics blends high performance in a small footprint, ensured by its deliberate bare-glass design. Economic by design yet mechanically and electrically high performing. The high reliability KOFU switch, 10 VA power rating and height of 2.3 mm max., yields the MK33 series the lowest profile switch yet in our overall line-up of SMD switches. […]