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Electromagnetics

Surging Data Centers Drive Reliance on Magnetic Technology for Cooling 

June 3, 2026 Editorial Staff 0

As AI adoption and cloud computing drive rapid expansion of data centers, managing the growing heat load in cavernous buildings stuffed with electronics is driving fresh reliance on the use of magnetic technology for cooling the sensitive equipment. Examples are plainly evident at recent data center events, HVAC shows, new product developments – and recent orders from data center operators. More powerful and reliable HVAC systems are being designed with compressors having oil-free active magnetic bearings, while embedded in the server racks liquid immersion cooling systems using sealless mag-drive pumps are bringing a new paradigm to data center cooling.  […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Neo Forges AI Research Program in Estonia; Pursues Trans-Atlantic Recycling with Cyclic Materials 

May 21, 2026 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Neo Forges AI Research Program in Estonia; Pursues Trans-Atlantic Recycling with Cyclic Materials 

Recent initiatives by Neo Performance Materials demonstrate how artificial intelligence and recycling are becoming two key elements in the modern magnetics industry. A global leader in rare earths and magnetic materials, and long considered an industry bellwether, Toronto-based Neo is pursuing new programs in both areas aimed at technical and supply chain advancements.  […]

News

Quantum Design Acquires Oxford NanoScience Joining Two Leading Cryogenic Companies  

February 4, 2026 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Quantum Design Acquires Oxford NanoScience Joining Two Leading Cryogenic Companies  

Quantum Design has acquired the Oxford NanoScience division of Oxford Instruments. Priced at £60m cash which is equivalent to about one year of Oxford Nano’s revenue, the acquisition unites the portfolios and expertise of two industry leaders with a combined legacy of more than 100 years of experience and innovation in cryogenics, materials science, and microscopy. The shared product catalog provides automated materials characterization with automated field and temperature control, ultra-low temperature sub-kelvin cryostats and dilution refrigerators, high-field superconducting magnets and a full range of optical cryostats.
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