Electromagnetics

National Fusion Facility Achieves Milestone 

The DIII-D National Fusion Facility in San Diego, home of the largest magnetic fusion research machine in the U.S., recently surpassed its 200,000th experimental cycle since it began operations, marking an important milestone in the development of clean fusion energy. Referred to as “shots,” each of these tests and discharges have advanced the U.S. fusion research program’s collective understanding of how to create, shape, and confine plasmas to support the development of fusion as a source of base-load energy in the future. […]

Electromagnetics

Large Orders for Octupole Scientific Magnets from KR Tech in South Korea 

KR Tech, a manufacturer of precision electromagnets in South Korea, reports that it has had several large orders of its octupole magnets for scientific research recently from sites in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. One involved a delivery of more than 250 sets of the high-precision electromagnets, the other a contract for more than 50 sets. […]

News

ESA Awards Development Contract for NanoMagSat

The ESA recently awarded a contract to Open Cosmos to design, build, launch and commission the NanoMagSat Scout satellites. This new mission will uphold Europe’s leadership in monitoring Earth’s magnetic field and contribute to applications such as space weather hazard assessment, navigation, directional drilling, and more. […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Exxelia Adds to Magnetics Portfolio with Acquisition of SVM Pty in India 

Exxelia, a global manufacturer of passive components and sub-systems headquartered in Paris, has acquired controlling interest of SVM Private Limited in India which specializes in the design and manufacturing of magnetic components and busbars for healthcare and industrial end-markets. […]