product applications

Electric Motors

Electric motors powered by permanent magnets exhibit greater speed, torque, precision and efficiency due to a high energy-to-weight ratio. This higher energy density enhances everything in a motor, including power output, electrical conversion, size and weight, durability, reliability and control. And permanent magnet motors aren’t subject to mechanical resonances or high iron losses like other motors. An increase in motor efficiency can translate into savings for overall energy consumption. With over half the electricity in the world consumed by electric motors, the potential impact a more efficient motor can have is great.

Aerospace & Defense

Permanent magnet products enable the military, aerospace and defense sectors to replace outdated mechanical systems with finely tuned, highly responsive electrical systems, resulting in improved mobility, survivability and automation. Over the past decade, investments in air-, land- and sea-based propulsion and actuation technology have increased appreciably.

Industrial Automation & Motion Control

Industrial automation is used to improve the efficiency and process control systems on the factory floor, bringing together aspects like computerized control systems, motion control and automatic sensing, as well as the use of robotic applications. Magnetic sensors, switches and relays are vital devices in many applications and industry segments as well. Recent improvements in AI have led to a more precise use of motion control equipment where often the motion control application is used to accurately implement the path or trajectory of a piece of machinery or equipment. 

Industrial Motors, Pumps & Compressors

Cooling pumps, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, fans, blowers and other industrial motors, pumps and compressors used in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) applications continue to grow with demand largely driven by the introduction of innovative products that are energy-efficient and can be remotely accessed.

Medical

From imaging and diagnostics to various therapies, magnetic materials can be found in a wide range of medical devices. Neo magnets help power high-speed electric motors in devices such as drills and magnetic anchoring and guidance systems (MAGS) devices, as well as retractors and robotic cauterizers. Countless medical innovations exist thanks to magnetic technology, and there is an even greater push for research and development of new and improved applications like targeted drug delivery.

Renewable Power Generation

Global power generation and renewable energy technology used in biogas and landfill facilities, solar farms, wind farms and hydroelectric power stations are a critical part of our future energy infrastructure. Energy demand and digitalization are key trends driving global power generation in the coming decade as the world accelerates toward replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. There are currently more than 750 gigawatts of wind energy capacity installed globally. Hybrid-drive and direct-drive permanent magnet generators (PMGs) — a key element in clean energy initiatives — are critical for efficiency and reduced maintenance costs, thereby improving market adoption around the world. 

Oil & Gas

Although neo materials are used across many standard magnetic applications with the oil and gas industrial sector, there are specialized inspection and drilling tools that must operate with absolute precision and accuracy. Environmental conditions both on land and at sea and especially in downhole environments demand a very special combination of materials and systems. Neo magnets are becoming more critical for these types of operating conditions. 

HEV/EV & Auxiliary Motors

One of the clearest examples of society’s shift toward the adoption of an electric future: the EV. The automotive industry will soon be the largest consumer of neo magnets with permanent magnet motor systems serving as the main drives in electric and hybrid vehicles. 

Other auxiliary motors, pumps and sensors in engine management, power steering, traction and stability controls, positioning and data sensors (for engine, gear and wheel rotary speed) are also equipped with magnets.

Consumer Electronics & Appliances

Brushless motors are found in many modern consumer electronics, household appliances and tools such as computers, computer peripherals, loudspeakers, headphones, cell phones, kitchen appliances, washers, driers and cordless tools (e.g., lawn trimmers, leaf blowers and some cordless drills and drivers).