Electromagnetics

Parker Boosts Its Magnetics Technology Portfolio with $3.6 Billion Acquisition of LORD, World’s Biggest Supplier of Magneto-Rheological Fluids

Motion control company Parker Hannifin is boosting its already sizeable portfolio of magnetics products and technology with a $3.67 billion acquisition of LORD Corporation. A major provider of magnetic fluids as well as advanced adhesives and coatings used […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Denso Completes Integration with ASMO in the U.S. to Strengthen Motors Business & Technology

Denso, the world’s second largest mobility supplier and a major developer of advanced permanent magnet motor technology, has fully integrated its consolidated subsidiary ASMO companies in the U.S. into its North American operations. By combining ASMO’s small-motor […]

Materials/Manufacturing

List-Magnetik Takes On Ferromaster from Stefan Mayer Instruments

List-Magnetik, a Germany-based developer, manufacturer and dealer of magnetic meters, has taken over the manufacturing and sales of the magnet permeability meter Ferromaster from Stefan Mayer Instruments GmbH & Co. KG.  The Ferromaster is now exclusively available from List-Magnetik, based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, who sells the […]

Electromagnetics

Merger of SEPAC and Placid Industries Joins Manufacturers of Magnetic Brakes, Clutches and Motion Control Products

SEPAC, a manufacturer of electromagnetic clutches and brakes, and Placid Industries, a manufacturer of magnetic particle brakes and clutches, hysteresis brakes and controls, have completed the integration of their businesses after a recent merger. Now the two operations are consolidated […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Kadant Adds Electromagnetic Products to Its Line of Material Handling Equipment with Syntron Acquisition

Syntron Material Handling Group, a manufacturer of electromagnetic vibrators and feeders for process industries, is now part of much larger Kadant Inc which acquired Syntron for $179 million.  Syntron provides material handling equipment and systems to companies in mining, aggregates, food processing, packaging, and […]