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e-Power Technology

Research on Transforming Production Technology Enters Second Phase  

September 2, 2025 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Research on Transforming Production Technology Enters Second Phase  

Research project EA 2.0 in Germany aims to further develop the electric drive to create sustainable and high-performance solutions for industry and the environment through more efficient manufacturing, reduced material and energy consumption as well as increased power density. Innovation in magnets and manufacturing process play key roles. Applications in hydrogen production and compression could be a beneficiary. […]

e-Power Technology

Seeking the Ultimate in Marine Stealth: DARPA Pursues Quest to Finally Make Magnetohydrodynamic Drive a Practical Reality 

August 20, 2025 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Seeking the Ultimate in Marine Stealth: DARPA Pursues Quest to Finally Make Magnetohydrodynamic Drive a Practical Reality 

Since the 1960s, academic, commercial and military researchers have attempted to realize a novel form of maritime propulsion involving no moving parts – no propeller, no drive shaft, no seals – just magnets and an electric current that silently propel a boat or submarine through water. It has been an elusive goal but tests are being conducted at Navy facilities this summer with an aim toward developing a practical, workable system.  […]

Channels

U.S. Navy Commits $45 Million to Leonardo DRS to Expand Submarine Propulsion Facility 

February 27, 2025 Editorial Staff Comments Off on U.S. Navy Commits $45 Million to Leonardo DRS to Expand Submarine Propulsion Facility 

Leonardo DRS announced February 24 that it has received a $45 million U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base investment commitment through contracts with Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding. The investment is expected to expand the […]

e-Power Technology

Hyundai Mobis Goes All In for Leadership in Automotive Electrification – Multiple New Plants, Advancement in Electromagnetic Systems Design & Materials 

October 22, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Hyundai Mobis Goes All In for Leadership in Automotive Electrification – Multiple New Plants, Advancement in Electromagnetic Systems Design & Materials 

Tier-1 components manufacturer Hyundai Mobis is striding forward aggressively to build a leadership position in automotive electrification. New efforts unveiled in October include plans to build another major new electrification plant in Europe, plus a roadmap for advanced technology development with design of innovative drive systems, electromagnetic systems and nickel-free materials for inductors among the key elements.  […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Cyclic Extends Magnet Recycling Reach: Microsoft Investment Targets Hard Drives; Auto Salvage in UK Marks First Overseas Supply Deal 

September 4, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Cyclic Extends Magnet Recycling Reach: Microsoft Investment Targets Hard Drives; Auto Salvage in UK Marks First Overseas Supply Deal 

Recycling magnets from computer hard drives has garnered the attention — and opened the wallet — of Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. It’s one of several new avenues that Cyclic Materials of Toronto is pursuing to gather more magnets into its supply stream and extend the reach for its technology. Auto salvage in the UK is another, marking the company’s first overseas feedstock deal – and with ties to parent companies IAA and Ritchie Auctions which have extensive worldwide operations in the used vehicle business.  […]