Magnetics/Assemblies

iNRCORE Acquires Vanguard Electronics  

inrcore, a family of brands supplying high reliability magnetics and other components, has acquired Vanguard Electronics, a manufacturer of both catalogue and custom high reliability magnetics such as inductors and transformers for demanding applications in the defense, aerospace, space and medical industries. Price of the transaction was not disclosed, but Vanguard will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of iNRCORE. Vanguard will retain its headquarters in Huntington Beach, California, with an additional manufacturing facility located in Mexicali, Mexico. […]

Electromagnetics

CoolMag Adds to Line of Thermal Protectants 

CoolMag, a Barcelona developer of encapsulants for keeping magnetic and electronic components cool and protected, has introduced a new thermoplastic compound that allows design freedom in applications previously restricted to common plastics and even metals such as coil bobbins, battery packs or electronic enclosures. The new flame-retardant Coolmag Plast PA20 combines thermal conductivity and electrical insulation in standard pellet form suitable for injection molding and extrusion processes.  […]

e-Power Technology

Rimac Forges Ahead to Produce EV Components & Hypercars in Croatia 

Forged around fast-growing Croatian automotive manufacturer Rimac Group, new world-class centers of electric vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing are emerging in Zagreb and Berlin to craft cutting-edge permanent magnet motors and full drivetrains, along with other EV components and systems, for some of the world’s leading automakers. With backing from Porsche and Hyundai, and ties to the famed Bugati brand, Rimac seeks to up-end EV technology and become a Tier One supplier of virtually all EV components and systems for the auto industry, along with producing its own high-performance electric automobiles.  […]