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Production of Nomex Insulation Paper to Be Expanded by DuPont JV in Japan

DuPont, makers of Nomex paper used in the manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers, plans to significantly expand its global capacity for the electrical insulation product through a joint venture partnership with Nippon Paper Papylia in Japan. Commercial production is expected to begin […]

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Sumitomo Electric Begins Mass Production of Powder Magnetic Cores for Axial Gap Motors

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has developed a powder magnetic core for the thin, axial gap motors that are becoming increasingly popular with electric vehicle manufacturers for their high performance, lighter weight and streamlined profile. The company started mass production and […]

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Amorphous Alloy Transformer Cores and New R&D Center at Oxford for Hitachi Metals and Metglas

Metglas has launched commercial production of transformer cores made of its magnetic amorphous metal alloy and, separately, parent company Hitachi Metals has established a new technology center at Oxford University for further research and development in amorphous […]