Magnetics/Assemblies

Ducommun Acquires MagSeal for $69.5 Million

Ducommun, a defense and industrial manufacturer based in southern California, has acquired Magnetic Seal Corporation, a pioneering developer of engineered magnetic seals for aerospace and defense applications. The price was about $69.5 million. According to […]

e-Power Technology

Tech Tips: Bakker Magnetics – Improving Energy Density of Permanent Magnets for e-Mobility Manufacturing

Permanent magnets (PM) are the heart of the drive systems used in the e-Mobility industry. The stronger the magnet is, the higher the higher the motor’s output and the smaller and lighter the motor can be built. But a powerful magnet must also be able to resist demagnetization by heat or a magnetic opposite field. The Dutch company Bakker Magnetics uses two new techniques with which permanent magnets can be produced even stronger and more robust: Grain Boundary Diffusion (GBD) and Grain Refining Technology (GRT). Major advantage: less Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREE) are used. […]

Electromagnetics

Littelfuse Expands Portfolio of Reed Relays

Littelfuse has expanded its portfolio of reed relays to extend voltage capabilities of its hermetically sealed switches for systems requiring no-leakage current or operating in harsh environments requiring galvanic insulation. Packaged in single-in-line and dual-in-line configurations, […]

e-Power Technology

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. […]