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Revolutionizing High-Speed Motors with Active Magnetic Bearing Technology by SpinDrive  

A pivotal moment for active magnetic bearing technology took place at SPS 2024 (Smart Production Solutions) held in November in Nuremberg, with an exhibit of new advancement from the Finnish collaboration of venerable motor and drive manufacturer VEM Group and startup SpinDrive. Together, they unveiled VEM’s groundbreaking 880 kW, 12,000 rpm to 20.000 rpm high-speed motor, equipped with active magnetic bearing. At the core of this innovation is SpinDrive’s advanced Magma X800 magnetic bearing controller, setting new standards for high-performance active magnetic bearing systems. More is likely to come from the partners and from SpinDrive’s further integrations with OEMs in various markets. […]

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TDK prepares for the age of Artificial Intelligence at electronica 2024 

The Tokyo-based TDK Corporation, one of the world leaders in electronic solutions for the smart society, is positioning itself for the age of artificial intelligence. The company expects rapid growth revolving around this new technology in the coming decade and is aligning its innovation and business strategy accordingly. Moreover, the company sees further global megatrends in green transformation and the ongoing digital transformation. […]

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Marelli Motori Supports Hydropower in Zimbabwe, Critical Power Generation in Ukraine and Peru 

Marelli Motori, a leading Italy-based manufacturer of industrial motors, generators and electromechanical products, many of which are permanent-magnet topologies, reports several notable placements of its products recently. They involve synchronous permanent-magnet generators for an important hydro plant in Africa, also for a new power plant in Peru, and alternators for power generation equipment destined to provide critical support to avoid hunger in Ukraine. A strategic focus of the company is on permanent magnet technology for industrial power. […]

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Allegro Builds Magnetic Sensing Portfolio for Detecting Position and Current 

Allegro Microsystems has introduced new magnetic sensing products covering a range of applications for design engineers. New inductive position sensors and a series of micropower magnetic switches and latches were introduced by Allegro at Electronica 2024 held in November in Munich. In September, it launched two new current sensors utilizing its recently acquired XtremeSense tunnel magneto resistance (TMR) technology –representing the first TMR products launched since the company’s acquisition of Crocus Technologies. […]

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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.  […]