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Defense Contractor Leonardo DRS Opens New Manufacturing Plant

September 7, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on 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. […]

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Magnax Builds New Pilot Line at Its Belgian Headquarters

August 10, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Magnax Builds New Pilot Line at Its Belgian Headquarters

Magnax Motors BV, specialized in the development of yokeless axial flux motors, is expanding its prototyping and testing capabilities at company headquarters in Kortrijk, Belgium. The pilot line expansion will play an important role in accelerating the development, manufacturing, and testing of prototypes of yokeless axial flux motors and power electronics at the facility. […]

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Diesel Icon Volvo Penta Moves Aggressively into E-Propulsion

August 9, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Diesel Icon Volvo Penta Moves Aggressively into E-Propulsion

From powering firetrucks to ferryboats, Volvo Penta is aggressively building its prowess in the design and production of electric drivelines and e-propulsion systems. Long known as a supplier of diesel power systems for industrial and marine markets, the Swedish sibling of Volvo automobile and truck brands is making bold steps toward electrification as the markets that it serves increasingly electrify their transportation platforms. […]

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Striving to Be the Next Globally Significant Supplier of Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr) to Meet the Needs of EV Driven NdFeB Magnet Demand Growth

July 6, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Striving to Be the Next Globally Significant Supplier of Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr) to Meet the Needs of EV Driven NdFeB Magnet Demand Growth

By 2030 annual production of EVs is expected to increase roughly ten-fold to 25-30 million, creating a need to more than double global supply of the rare earth elements, neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr), to meet the EV traction motor market requirement.

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