Design & Testing
NEMA 24 Stepper Motor with Best-in-Class Power Density
Permanent magnets between the stator teeth make Nanotec’s SCB6018 with 60 mm flange a smooth-running yet powerful stepper. […]
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Materials/Manufacturing
DoD Awards Lynas Rare Earths $120 Million to Build Processing Plant in USA
The American subsidiary of Australian-based Lynas Rare Earths has been awarded a follow-on contract for approximately $120 million by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a first of its kind commercial heavy rare earths (HRE) separation facility in the United States. […]
Research & Development
Hitachi & Hitachi Astemo Researchers Lauded for Inverter Development
Researchers and engineers with Hitachi and Hitachi Astemo were honored recently for their development of a compact high-power density inverter for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Now the companies plan to expand the use […]
Materials/Manufacturing
Rimac Forges Ahead to Produce EV Components & Hypercars in Croatia
Forged around fast-growing Croatian automotive manufacturer Rimac Group, new world-class centers of electric vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing are emerging in Zagreb and Berlin to craft cutting-edge permanent magnet motors and full drivetrains, along with other EV components and systems, for some of the world’s leading automakers. With backing from Porsche and Hyundai, and ties to the famed Bugati brand, Rimac seeks to up-end EV technology and become a Tier One supplier of virtually all EV components and systems for the auto industry, along with producing its own high-performance electric automobiles. […]
Design & Testing
Halbach Magnet Array Key to In-Wheel Drive by Hitachi & Hitachi Astemo
By placing the permanent magnets in a Halbach array and using flat coils, Hitachi and Hitachi Astemo have developed a powerful yet lightweight direct-drive system for electric vehicles that combines the motor, inverter and brake […]
Research & Development
Infinitum Electric Introduces Ultra High-Efficiency Motors for the Canadian Market
Infinitum Electric, creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, has a new product line specifically built to support Canadian HVAC fan, pump and general purpose applications. […]
Materials/Manufacturing
Mobility Deep Dive: Turbo for the Development of E-Cars
ZF presented its comprehensive portfolio of modular electrification solutions at the IAA 2021. A current volume order for the Group covers both low-emission, partially electrified and purely electric driveline technology. The world innovation “Modular eDrive […]
Materials/Manufacturing
MP Materials Begins Construction of Magnetics Factory, Cements Supply Deal with General Motors
MP Materials has begun construction of its previously announced rare earth metal, alloy, and magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant return of magnet manufacturing operations in North America. The facility is […]
Materials/Manufacturing
Cards Falling into Place for Arafura’s Neodymium Project in Australia
Amidst skyrocketing prices for neodymium rare earths, with $30 million in new funding from the Australian government, and with South Korea stepping up to position itself as a favored buyer, Arafura Resources is gaining momentum […]
Design & Testing
British Engineers Reveal Ground-Breaking Electric Uncrewed Concept Vehicle
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have announced plans to explore the development of an all-electric ‘heavy lift’ uncrewed air system (UAS) as a potential new solution to deliver cost-effective, sustainable rapid response capability to military, security and civilian customers. […]