Electromagnetics

Surging Data Centers Drive Reliance on Magnetic Technology for Cooling 

As AI adoption and cloud computing drive rapid expansion of data centers, managing the growing heat load in cavernous buildings stuffed with electronics is driving fresh reliance on the use of magnetic technology for cooling the sensitive equipment. Examples are plainly evident at recent data center events, HVAC shows, new product developments – and recent orders from data center operators. More powerful and reliable HVAC systems are being designed with compressors having oil-free active magnetic bearings, while embedded in the server racks liquid immersion cooling systems using sealless mag-drive pumps are bringing a new paradigm to data center cooling.  […]

Electromagnetics

Arc-Shaped Magnets Key to LG Electronics Innovation for BLDC Motors 

Featuring an arc-shaped magnet design for BLDC motors used in residential air conditioning indoor units, new CurvedSpoke technology from LG Electronics decreases motor size significantly while increasing energy density through optimized curved magnet placement.   LG showcased the CurvedSpoke design along with […]

e-Power Technology

LG Innotek Challenges Japan and China Dominance in Fundamental Magnetics Innovation 

With accolades for its new Nexlim, which it calls “the world’s thinnest magnetic component”, and the recent development of its “eco magnet”, Korean materials and components company LG Innotek is making impressive headway in challenging the dominance of companies in China and Japan for leadership of innovation in fundamental magnetics technology.  […]

e-Power Technology

Top-Tier Automotive Suppliers Transform to Become Fully Integrated e-Powertrain Manufacturers

With electrification rocking the automotive industry, magnets and motors are increasingly on the minds of design engineers and supply chain managers at many of the world’s top tier automotive suppliers as they transform to become providers of […]