Materials/Manufacturing

Electrical Steel Maker voestalpine Reports Big Hit from Pandemic but Signs of Recovery as Lockdowns Ease

A massive meltdown in demand for its steel and metal products in almost all countries and sectors due to Covid-19 is reported by voestalpine Group for the three months ending June 30. A key provider of electrical […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

ZF Sees Sustained Decline in Traditional Auto Business but Acceleration of Shift to Electric Drivetrains

Looking like a standard bearer for top-tier automotive suppliers, ZF is slowly recovering from a staggering drop in business due to Covid-19 while steering a path toward greater use of magnets and magnetic technology as it retools […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

AEM Moves Forward on Commercializing Its ‘Magnet-Free’ Motors and Sustainable E-Transportation Products

Having spun out of Newcastle University in the UK three years ago, Advanced Electric Machines is moving forward in its pursuit of bringing to market its innovative electric motor which by design sidesteps the use […]

News

Tech Tips: Reliable and cost-effective protection for electric motors: Carbon-based shaft grounding assemblies eliminate interference currents

By Markus Weber, Global Business Development Manager for Traction Systems SBA Mobility, Schunk Carbon Technology GmbH  Electromobility is the future. Transport and environmental experts agree on this. But as battery electric vehicles increase in number, their manufacturers face an increasing […]