Materials/Manufacturing

Vulcan Elements Opens Pilot Plant for Producing Rare Earth Magnets; Consarc Strip-Casting Furnace Installed 

Bolstered by a $1.2 million award from the U.S. Department of Defense and now with the commissioning of a new strip casting furnace from Consarc, Vulcan Elements is building up operations at its new pilot magnet manufacturing plant in North Carolina. A key objective is to develop fresh alternatives for a secure, domestic supply chain for magnets used in critical Air Force systems. […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Self-Produced Ferrites Key to New Products at AFT Microwave 

Distinguished by high-quality microwave ferrites that it produces in-house, AFT Microwave of Germany has recently introduced new waveguide circulators and isolators that add to its extensive line of microwave components. Considered a core competency at AFT, the high-end microwave ferrites are the functional heart of its circulators, isolators and fast ferrite tuners, enabling their performance, power capability, reliability and longevity.

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News

PASSENGER Study Demonstrates Water-Resistant Alternatives to Rare Earth Magnets

Every journey toward sustainability begins with a challenge. For magnets, this challenge is creating alternatives to rare earth elements that can withstand real-world conditions. The PASSENGER research team has tackled this by developing and testing new magnets with promising results. […]