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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

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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Wellington’s ECR2 Motor and IoT Connectivity Spur Fresh Growth for New Zealand Company

With strong forward orders for its ECR2 motors specially designed for refrigeration equipment, New Zealand company Wellington Drive Technologies reported in April that it returned to profitability in the first quarter of 2021 and expects to return to robust growth for the year […]

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Toshiba’s New Magnetic Material Improves Motor Energy Conversion Efficiency

Researchers at Toshiba Corporation have developed a new magnetic material that delivers major improvements in motor efficiency at minimum cost, and with the potential to win significant reductions in power consumption. It has been found to greatly boost motor energy conversion efficiency when it is used as the wedges in the motor, particularly in medium to large induction motors. The material can be installed at minimal cost with no need for design changes. […]

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Nidec Hits Energy-Efficiency Sweet Spot with Dyneo Induction Motors

Combining the performance of synchronous permanent magnet technology and advanced smart system connectivity, Nidec Leroy-Somer is drawing the attention of engineers conscious about energy efficiency with its Dyneo induction motors for industrial applications. Designed for pairing with variable […]