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Dysprosium 2.0
By Stan Trout, Spontaneous Materials A little over five years ago I wrote a column called Dysprosium 2.0. Element number 66 has been in focus lately due to some forecasts about availability in light of […]
The Changing Landscape of Electric Motor Efficiency Standards
Steve Constantinides, Principal Consultant | Magnetics & Materials, LLC I was surprised to learn the extent of activity around motor efficiency improvement and the related new or updated standards. The following article should be considered […]
Spring 2018
Toyota Develops New Magnet for Electric Motors Aiming to Reduce Use of Critical Rare-Earth Element by up to 50% Toyota Motor Corporation announces that it has developed the worlds first neodymium-reduced, heat-resistant magnet. Neodymium magnets […]
Winter 2017
NdFeB Magnet Prices Should Increase in 2018 The global permanent magnet industry is currently facing some exciting growth opportunities. The automotive industry is abuzz over the anticipated growth of hybrid and electric vehicles. In fact, […]