magnetic field

Materials/Manufacturing

Tech Tips: Understanding the Different Kinds of Magnetic Properties 

December 19, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Tech Tips: Understanding the Different Kinds of Magnetic Properties 

Depending on how they interact with magnetic fields, most materials are classified as diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, or antiferromagnetic. We love the article by Mike Gedeon, customer technical services manager of Materion Performance Alloys and Composites, that explains these different kinds of magnetic properties and related aspects such as magnetic susceptibility. A few highlights follow. […]

e-Power Technology

Magnetoelastic Torque Sensors from MagCanica Provide Secret Sauce for Race Cars & Aircraft 

November 29, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Magnetoelastic Torque Sensors from MagCanica Provide Secret Sauce for Race Cars & Aircraft 

Magnetoelastic sensor systems from magnetomechanical specialist MagCanica are bringing improved performance to intense rotating machinery including high-profile race cars as well as military aircraft. The company’s torque sensors are designed to provide laboratory-grade accuracy while being able to operate at extremely elevated rotational speeds of 140,000 rpm and higher. […]

Electromagnetics

Tech Tips: Designing Magnetic Latches to Keep Electronics Secured 

November 8, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Tech Tips: Designing Magnetic Latches to Keep Electronics Secured 

Do you know that permanent magnets are behind the action for your detachable keyboard, the pencil that attaches to your tablet, and the wireless charging pad that attaches to your phone? Smart screen covers for phones, tablets, magnetically latching wall-mount security cameras and countless electronic devices in day-to-day life rely on permanent magnets for providing the magnetic attaching mechanism.  […]