Magnetics/Assemblies

New Leadership at Arnold Magnetics  

Two top leadership changes are in place at Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance electric motors, magnets and thin metals. Matthew Blake has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors, and Brian Prodin has become Chief Operating Officer. Blake’s appointment was announced by Compass Diversified Holdings, the owner of Arnold Magnetics which is among its portfolio of middle market branded consumer and industrial businesses.  […]

e-Power Technology

Rare Earth & Copper Free e-Propulsion Motor Developed by Ricardo Using Aluminum Hairpin Windings 

Engineering company Ricardo has developed a prototype electric propulsion module, called Alumotor, that is an innovative rare earth metal free synchronous reluctance motor. The motor was delivered within a consortium project it led that was […]

e-Power Technology

Research on Transforming Production Technology Enters Second Phase  

Research project EA 2.0 in Germany aims to further develop the electric drive to create sustainable and high-performance solutions for industry and the environment through more efficient manufacturing, reduced material and energy consumption as well as increased power density. Innovation in magnets and manufacturing process play key roles. Applications in hydrogen production and compression could be a beneficiary. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Proterial Develops Heavy-Rare-Earth-Free Neo Sintered Magnet for EV Motors, Also New Soft Magnetic Material for Motor Cores  

Furthering its research and development into new magnetic materials, Japanese materials company Proterial has developed high-performance heavy-rare-earth-free neodymium sintered magnets with no use of heavy rare earth, and also confirmed the suitability of its Permendur soft magnetic material for motor core material for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft – opening a pathway to apply it more widely for cores of other motors requiring small size, light weight and high torque.  […]