e-Power Technology

Ridgway Machines Relocates to Expanded Facility

Ridgway Machines, a manufacturer of precision taping and coil winding equipment, has relocated to a new, expanded headquarters and production facility in Leicester, UK.  The premises accommodate the company’s recent growth including important new orders and […]

Electromagnetics

Kendrion Integrates INTORQ Merger into Industrial Brake Unit

Kendrion Group of The Netherlands reports that its integration of INTORQ GmbH has gone very well despite restrictions imposed by the Corona pandemic. Known widely for its permanent magnet brakes and holding magnets, Kendrion now produces a full line of electromagnetic brakes, spring-applied brakes […]

e-Power Technology

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. […]

e-Power Technology

Hitachi Setting Up for EV Motor Production in USA Next Year

Targeting to be in full production next year, Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems has established a new company for the development, manufacturing and sale of electric motors for electric vehicle manufacturers in the USA. Called Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems America, Inc., […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Rare Earths Producer MP Materials Reports Strong Results, Books $66 Million Charge for Loosening Chinese Ties

Business looks spectacular at MP Materials, the largest rare earth materials producer in the Western Hemisphere. In its most recent quarter, revenue doubled to $42.2 million compared to the same period a year ago, while for the […]