Electromagnetics

Price War in Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Ripples Through Producers 

A global price war in the market for grain-oriented electrical steel is generating intense pressure on producers outside China, impacting especially the two remaining manufacturers of GOES in Europe – thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel and ArcelorMittal. Plant shutdowns, company pleas for regulatory protection and government support measures are aspects of the fray as exporters in China flood the market and erode price levels. Laced with distinctive magnetic properties, the specialty steel is a key material for substation transformers and large generators for wind power, along with other electromechanical products dependent upon magnetic functionality. […]

e-Power Technology

H55 Selects Safran to Supply Propulsion for Bristell Electric Airplane 

Safran Electrical & Power in France and Swiss company H55 have signed an agreement to integrate the Safran ENGINeUS permanent-magnet motor into the H55 electric propulsion system, powering the fully electric B23 Energic aircraft from Czech aircraft company Bristell – destined to set new milestones in electric aviation. […]

Electromagnetics

Niron Magnetics Forges Deals in Advanced Motors & Loudspeakers, Positions for Government-Based Supply Chain Alliances 

Niron Magnetics, the upstart developer of high-performance rare-earth-free iron nitride permanent magnets, is blazing an enterprising path as it builds fresh alliances toward scaling up for rapid growth. Fresh moves from the Minneapolis-based company include:  […]

e-Power Technology

Allison Acquires Dana Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems Business 

Allison Transmission Holdings has significantly expanded its drivetrain and propulsion systems business through acquiring the Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business of Dana. The $2.7 billion deal, finalized in January, creates a new global giant overseeing aggressive development of hybrid and electric propulsion systems for […]