Electromagnetics

Payton Planar Magnetics Grows Global Footprint with Acquisition of SI Manufacturing 

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Payton America, Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd. of Israel marks another significant step in its strategic growth program with the acquisition of SI Manufacturing in Anaheim, California. The deal closed in October 2025. Established in 1952 and with estimated annual sales of $8 million, SI specializes in the production and sale of electronic coils, assembly of power supplies, and manufacturing of magnetic components. […]

News

Hprobe, Now Part of Mycronic, Develops Powerful New Magnetic Instrument for Testing TMR Sensors 

Magnetic sensor ICs have become essential to modern electronics, enabling accurate detection of position, speed, current and orientation. Among them, tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors stand out for their high sensitivity, low power consumption and seamless fabrication compatibility. Over the past decade, they have moved from research prototypes to large-scale adoption. Their growing complexity requires precise wafer-level control of 3D magnetic fields in terms of orientation, magnitude and uniformity, creating new technical and throughput challenges for sensor manufacturers and test equipment suppliers. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

USA Rare Earth Charges Ahead Via LCM Acquisition, New Execs & Key Supply Deals with Arnold Magnetic, Permag and Solvay Spanning North America and Europe 

In a flurry of recent deals, USA Rare Earth has completed its $100 million-plus acquisition of Less Common Metals in the UK while simultaneously leveraging the purchase through important supply transactions involving Arnold Magnetic Technologies and Permag in the […]