Electromagnetics

CoolMag Adds to Line of Thermal Protectants 

CoolMag, a Barcelona developer of encapsulants for keeping magnetic and electronic components cool and protected, has introduced a new thermoplastic compound that allows design freedom in applications previously restricted to common plastics and even metals such as coil bobbins, battery packs or electronic enclosures. The new flame-retardant Coolmag Plast PA20 combines thermal conductivity and electrical insulation in standard pellet form suitable for injection molding and extrusion processes.  […]

Electromagnetics

Quantic Buys ECI to Set Up ElectroMag Portfolio, Parent Arcline Brings in Dwyer Instruments and Omega Engineering 

In a string of recent deals, private equity firm Arcline Investment Management along with its subsidiary Quantic Electronics have bought up a prominent array of magnetics capabilities and products with their purchases of ECI Transcon […]

Electromagnetics

Tech Tip: Ferrite Bead Versus Inductor — All You Need to Know from Allied Components International 

TV-tuners, laptops, and digital gaming systems all use ferrite beads for filtering frequencies in electronic circuits. A ferrite bead helps minimize interference, generating a cleaner signal. Here’s a brief comparison of the ferrite bead vs. […]

e-Power Technology

Defense Contractor Leonardo DRS Opens New Manufacturing Plant

Defense contractor Leonardo DRS has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at its site in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin for naval power products, many which employ magnetic components and technology. The site houses the engineering design, test and manufacturing facilities for naval and marine power distribution, power conversion, motor controls, drives and automation/control equipment. Products from the site have been deployed on every Navy combatant delivered since 1945 including the Navy’s newest ship designs. […]