September/October 2024

Ontario Emerging as Technology Center for Next-Gen e-Power
Radiating from brainpower of the Automotive Excellence Centre at McMaster University, startup motor developer Enedym in collaboration with industrial neighbors Toyota Tsusho, a manufacturer of industrial trucks, and JFE Shohi Power Canada, a manufacturer of transformer cores and electrical steel products, are transforming their locale in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada into a center for next generation e-power technology.

Magnetic Insight Primes for Growth in Magnetic Particle Imaging Technology
Magnetic Insight, a pioneering developer of magnetic particle imaging technology, has made significant advancements recently as it prepares to make the big jump from pre-clinical to clinical use. The company reports several developments including the appointment of Chris Raanes as the new CEO and $3 million in grant funding.

Swoop from Hyperfine Enables Portable MRI Brain Scanning
Hyperfine’s innovative Swoop is the world’s first FDA-cleared portable magnetic resonance imaging system capable of providing neuroimaging at the point of care. For hospitals and patients, it expands patient access and reduces patient transport and associated risks while being more cost-effective than conventional high-field MRI systems.

R&D: Airbus Engineers Advance Cryogenic Superconductivity for Flight Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Carefully winding their cryogenically-cooled permanent magnet motor with superconducting tape instead of copper magnet wire, Airbus engineers in France have been meeting with success in their efforts to develop an electric propulsion system for aircraft that be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The team powered-on their 500 kilowatt powertrain at the system’s core recently, marking a breakthrough in their quest to marry hydrogen-powered fuel cells and superconductivity for game-changing flight propulsion.

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