Electromagnetics

Melexis Adds to Magnetic Sensing Products

Melexis has added new products to its lineup of Triaxis magnetic sensors with a new magnetic rotary and linear position sensor IC for high-performance sensing, also a compact three-axis magnetometer for consumer applications.  Its latest Triaxis position sensor with new […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Carpenter Raises Prices, Reports More Losses

Carpenter Technology Corporation is raising its base prices from six to nine percent on new, non-contract orders across all specialty alloy products. Separately, the company reported continued, albeit reduced, losses of $40 million in its […]

e-Power Technology

Toshiba’s New Magnetic Material Improves Motor Energy Conversion Efficiency

Researchers at Toshiba Corporation have developed a new magnetic material that delivers major improvements in motor efficiency at minimum cost, and with the potential to win significant reductions in power consumption. It has been found to greatly boost motor energy conversion efficiency when it is used as the wedges in the motor, particularly in medium to large induction motors. The material can be installed at minimal cost with no need for design changes. […]