Magnetics/Assemblies

bdtronic Applauds €130 Billion German Fiscal Package, Plans to Launch New Solution for Hairpin Stators

“We welcome the decisions taken by the federal government”, said Patrick Vandenrhijn, CEO of bdtronic, a manufacturer of machinery used in making motors and batteries, commenting on Germany’s new economic recovery program. “As a result, the demand […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

From HEV to eVTOL, Toyota Takes Its EV Technology to the Skies with Investment in Joby Aviation

Toyota, long a pioneer in electric vehicle technology, is exploring a new flight path for mobility through a collaboration with Joby Aviation, an aerospace company that is developing and commercializing all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to enable […]

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TDK Ventures invests in biomagnetic medical imaging company Genetesis; also e-mobility companies AutoFlightX and StarShip

Magnetocardiography technology company, Genetesis, is the latest investment by TDK Corporation’s $50 million venture fund which the company established last year. It is the first investment by TDK Ventures in the healthcare space and ties in closely […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Revenues Fall in 2019 for Neo Magnequench but Robust Growth Seen in Advanced Automotive Side of the Business

Led by a decline in volume and revenues from its Magnequench magnetic materials segment, Neo Performance Materials saw revenues fall 10.3% in 2019, as the company reported in its year-end financials in March. Yet the company posted […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

APEC Sessions Explore Latest Magnetics Design Principles for High-Frequency Power Conversion

Capacity audience is expected for a magnetics industry session focused on high-frequency power conversion design challenges at APEC 2020 in New Orleans next month. A popular pre-conference workshop on the subject is also scheduled.  The […]

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Schaeffler Charges into EV Motors Business, Leveraging Acquisition of Elmotec Statomat & Close Ties with Automakers

Automotive supplier Schaeffler is charging ahead to become a major global manufacturer of electric motors and complete e-drive systems for the automotive industry. Following on its acquisition of coil winding machinery manufacturer Elmotec Statomat at […]