Materials/Manufacturing

Magnet & Rare Earth Exports Become Key Levers in Growing USA–China Trade War 

Exports of rare earth magnets from China have become key targets in the growing tariffs war between the USA and China. The latest developments represent a dramatic escalation in the focus on magnetic rare earth materials – especially heavy rare earths — as a potent tool in trade policy, and have heightened attention globally to the issue of China’s dominance in the global supply chain. […]

Electromagnetics

Melexis Opens R&D Center for Current Sensing, Posts New Inductive Coil Simulation Tool (Free Online!) 

Melexis, a microelectronics company based in Tessenderlo, Belgium, has opened a new office and laboratory in southern France where its engineering teams will continue to innovate by developing the company’s next generations of current sensors. […]

News

Alps Alpine Reduces Size of Haptic Reactor by 90% Along Continuing Path of Magnetics Sensing Innovation 

Achieving a 90% size reduction compared to previous models while maintaining high vibration performance, Alps Alpine has launched the compact Haptic Reactor “U-Type,” that can be installed by design engineers in tight spaces that were […]

e-Power Technology

YASA and Lamborghini Unveil High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology 

Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled the Temerario, the legendary Italian marque’s new twin-turbo V8 hybrid super sports car. Core to the performance are permanent-magnet axial flux motors built with short copper windings optimized to deliver high torque that is as much four times that of other EV motors. […]

Electromagnetics

New Power Inductors from Sumida

Sumida, a prolific developer of power inductors, has recently introduced several new models for design engineers in electronics and automotive applications. High electric performance and high magnetic shielding are hallmarks of the new products, tailored […]