Electromagnetics

Celeroton Converter Designed for Ultra High-Speed Machines 

High-speed electric drives are becoming increasingly important in modern industrial and scientific applications—from turbo compressors and blowers to turbo expanders and high-speed spindles. To meet these requirements, Celeroton has completely overhauled an earlier model frequency converter, CC-230-3500, […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Ames National Lab Opens Advanced Magnet Facility 

Ames National Laboratory has opened its new Advanced Magnet Facility, providing modernized space and instrumentation that will expand the U.S. Department of Energy laboratory’s capabilities in magnetic materials, energy technologies and applications focused on national security. Ames Lab is located at Iowa […]

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 […]

Electromagnetics

Niron Magnetics Forges Deals in Advanced Motors & Loudspeakers, Positions for Government-Based Supply Chain Alliances 

Niron Magnetics, the upstart developer of high-performance rare-earth-free iron nitride permanent magnets, is blazing an enterprising path as it builds fresh alliances toward scaling up for rapid growth. Fresh moves from the Minneapolis-based company include:  […]