Magnetics/Assemblies

Multi-Alloy Magnet from LG Innotek Rivals HRE Magnets, Next Step Seeks to Eliminate Even Light Rare Earths   

Bolstered by its development of a high-performance magnet without any heavy rare earth (HRE) metals,

LG Innotek is zeroing in its R&D sights on what it sees as the next step in the advancement of eco-friendly magnets – development of a commercially viable magnet devoid of any rare earths that is comparable in performance to those based on rare earth elements. It’s a technology development path which the company has been pursuing relentlessly and has generated a string of progressive breakthroughs in recent years. […]

e-Power Technology

Feintool Reports Business Strong for e-Motor Cores in Asia & North America but Slow in Europe; Makes Advancement to Its ‘glulock’ Technology 

Feintool, a global manufacturer of electrical steel laminations for EV motors, reports it has won a large order for e-motor cores in China where growth is robust but the company is making cutbacks in Europe due to declines there where EV production has outpaced sales. Activity remains strong in Japan and North America, it says.
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