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Military Drone Deploys Hefty Payload at NATO Exercise 

October 23, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Military Drone Deploys Hefty Payload at NATO Exercise 

BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics recently demonstrated the capabilities of their electric-power heavy-lift drone during a large NATO exercise in Portugal to integrate the latest maritime technologies across allied forces. Powered by multiple permanent-magnet electric-motor propulsion systems, the T-600 uncrewed air system (UAS) is a demonstrator aircraft that is capable of vertical take-off and landing, can carry a payload of 200kg and can travel at up to 140km/h.  […]

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Hall-Effect Thrusters from Busek to Propel Artemis Gateway 

September 19, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Hall-Effect Thrusters from Busek to Propel Artemis Gateway 

As space missions probe deeper and last longer, electrified propulsion systems powered by Hall-effect thrusters are proving their mettle. One company leading the way is Busek, a pioneer in Hall-Effect technology for aerospace whose thrusters will be aboard NASA Artemis missions seeking the return of humans to the moon. […]

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Hall-effect Thrusters Highlight Magnetic Technologies at SpaceTech Expo-Europe 

August 14, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Hall-effect Thrusters Highlight Magnetic Technologies at SpaceTech Expo-Europe 

Always a showcase for cutting-edge technology in aerospace progress, SpaceTech Expo-Europe will have an assortment of magnetics-based solutions on display when it opens in Bremen, Germany on November 14. Advancements in propulsion using Hall-effect thrusters for microsatellites, magnetometry and component designs will be among the solutions exhibited. ExoTerra, Enpulsion and Thermocoax are among the companies involved in Hall-effect thrusters. Other exhibitors involved in magnetic technologies include Bartington Instruments, Pfeiffer Vacuum, Stirling Cryogenics, plus numerous others. Magnetics Magazine is a long-time media partner of the event.

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Elaphe Applies Its In-Wheel Propulsion Systems to Growing Roster of EV Platforms 

March 20, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Elaphe Applies Its In-Wheel Propulsion Systems to Growing Roster of EV Platforms 

Slovenian in-wheel propulsion developer Elaphe, a designer of innovative electromagnetic topologies for pushing the limits of power density, is working on several projects designed to bring new levels of performance to the EV market. A major project involves its joint venture with power electronics specialist McLaren Applied targeting automotive applications, other are its work to develop a 350-watt gearless hub motor for electric scooters and manufacturing its systems for solar EV company, Aptera. […]

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Major Automakers Transform Design & Manufacturing Operations on Accelerated Path to e-Propulsion – Part 2

May 5, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Major Automakers Transform Design & Manufacturing Operations on Accelerated Path to e-Propulsion – Part 2

Major automakers are transforming their design and manufacturing operations as they quicken their path to building out lineups of electric vehicle models. The transition will have profound impact on the use of magnets and magnetic technology, focused primarily on permanent magnet motors for propulsion instead of combustion engines. […]