Materials/Manufacturing

Navigating a Seamless Plant Relocation: Lessons in Operational Planning, Communication, and Environmental Stewardship

In today’s manufacturing environment, the decision to relocate or consolidate facilities is often driven by the need to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or modernize outdated infrastructure. But executing such a move, especially under tight deadlines, can pose significant risks to employee retention, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and production continuity. […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Arnold Magnetic Technologies Expands Global Footprint with New Facility in Thailand

Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of Compass Diversified and leading global manufacturer of high-performance magnets, magnetic assemblies, precision thin metals and electric motors, is expanding its global footprint with a new facility in Amata City, Chonburi, Thailand. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

New White Paper from Arnold Magnetics: Magnetization Losses in Rare Earth Permanent Magnets

This White Paper from Arnold Magnetics describes the magnetization losses that are possible in SmCo and NdFeB permanent magnet materials. Reversible losses are first discussed followed by irreversible losses, which can be caused by temperature, external fields or radiation. Losses over time by magnetic viscosity are also discussed. Finally, permanent losses caused by corrosion, hydrogen, high temperatures and radiation are considered.
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