march 2013

Feature Article

Dysprosium-Free Rare Earth Magnets for High Temperature Applications

By Dr. Nimitkumar Sheth, Applications Technology Manager - Molycorp Magnequench

Heavy rare earths have been most affected by the escalation of rare earth prices. This has driven motor manufacturers to look for lower cost alternatives that avoid heavy rare earths, especially Dysprosium (Dy) and Terbium (Tb). In sintered NdFeB magnets, Dy or Tb is often added to replace Neodymium (Nd) to preserve the magnetic performance of the magnet at elevated temperature. <read more>

Contributed Blog

A Break in the Rare Earth Magnet Value Chain: Fused Salt Electrolysis

By Ed Richardson - USMMA/Thomas & Skinner

For those of you at the Magnetics 2013 in Orlando, FL last month, you'll probably recall a discussion regarding fused salt electrolysis. At the Conference, it was noted that this is a key technique used to turn rare earth oxides, and specifically neodymium oxide, into pure metals. The problem is that no one in North America does fused salt electrolysis for neodymium, samarium, dysprosium or terbium metals in their production facility. This is a major break in the value chain for US sintered NdFeB and samarium cobalt magnets. <read more>

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Standex-Meder Electronics Offer Robust Power and Current Sense Transformers for HVAC/R Applications

Standex-Meder Electronics, a global manufacturer of reed switches, sensors, relays and magnetics, announces the availability of a complete portfolio of custom power and current sense transformers and components that help HVAC/R equipment designers gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. <read more>

Low Frequency Simulation: CST STUDIO SUITE 2013

The list of low-frequency applications is almost endless, with motors, sensors, transformers, switches, brakes and particle tubes all fitting under this description. This webinar will demonstrate the new features in CST STUDIO SUITE 2013 for simulating and modeling these devices. <read more>

Lake Shore Releases Model 3062 Four-Channel Scanner Card

Lake Shore is now taking orders for immediate shipment for a new four-channel option card for its Model 336 and Model 350 temperature controllers. <read more>

MLCC Series Features Near-Pure Silver Electrodes for High Conductivity

AVX Corp. has introduced a new series of microwave MLCCs with near-pure silver (Ag) electrodes, which both enhance performance and mitigate cost. <read more>

Linear Actuator with Moving Magnet Offers Precise Positioning

BEI Kimco Magnetics' new Moving Magnet Voice Coil Actuator series allows for precise positioning to meet high accuracy requirements. <read more>

Magnetic Ring Encoder Offers Velocity Feedback for Large Shafts

A new magnetic ring encoder strategically segmented to simply fit around large shafts is now available from Leine & Linde. <read more>

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Extracting Rare Earth Materials from Consumer Products

Material separations scientists at INL's centrifugal contactor lab.

In a new twist on the state's mining history, a group of Idaho scientists will soon be crushing consumer electronics rather than rocks in a quest to recover precious materials. <read more>

Luvata to Expand Manufacturing Capacity of MRI Superconducting Wire

Luvata has signed a 15-year lease that includes a major overhaul of its current superconducting wire manufacturing facility in Waterbury, Conn. <read more>

Reference Catalog Spotlights Recycling Industry Products

Bunting Magnetics Co. has released a new catalog dedicated to products for the recycling industry. <read more>

Calnetix Technologies Adds Another Magnetic Bearing Patent to Its Portfolio

Calnetix Technologies recently received a patent on the company's radial magnetic bearing invention. <read more>

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