Every year, major brands release new models of electronic products to the world, accompanied by great fanfare, sleekly designed commercials, and a curated list of fancy features. These made it seem that all previous mobile phones were suddenly unusable, or at least outdated. Exacerbating this phenomenon is a practice called “planned obsolescence”, a strategy used
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May 19, 2021
The U.S. Cannot Get Rid of Its Dependence on China’s Rare Earth Magnets
The U.S. Cannot Get Rid of Its Dependence on China’s Rare Earth Magnets Perhaps the United States is prepared for the interruption of the supply of strategic resources in rare earth mines, but it still cannot get rid of its dependence on China’s rare-earth magnets. Citigroup’s recent report pointed out that nearly two-thirds of the US’s
April 23, 2021
Differences between Nickel Plating and Zinc Plating on Neodymium Magnets
What Are the Differences between Nickel Plating and Zinc Plating on Neodymium Magnets? Neodymium magnet, also called NdFeB magnet, is a tetragonal crystal composed of neodymium, iron, and boron (Nd2Fe14B). The magnetic energy product (BHmax) of this kind of magnet is greater than that of a SmCo magnet, and it is also the most commonly used
April 1, 2021
The Development of the NdFeB Magnet Industry
The Development of the NdFeB Magnet Industry After entering the 21st century, the global production of rare earth permanent magnets represented by sintered NdFeB magnets has entered a period of rapid growth. Among them, China has become the world’s largest production base for sintered NdFeB magnets, bonded NdFeB magnets, and sintered SmCo magnets, accounting for
March 29, 2021
France Has Developed Alternative Materials for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
France Has Developed Alternative Materials for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets Rare-earth magnets are currently the most powerful permanent magnets. Since their introduction in the 1960s, they have become an indispensable material for light motors used in computer hard drives, power tools, and electric vehicles, and are widely used in electronics, machinery, and other industries. Recently, France
March 18, 2021
BYD’s Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Patent Reduces Magnet Production Cost
BYD’s Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Patent Reduces Magnet Production Cost Recently, BYD, a well-known automobile manufacturer in China, obtained a patent for rare earth permanent magnets, and BYD’s rare earth permanent magnet patent reduces the content of dysprosium and/or terbium in the magnet, thereby reducing the production cost of the magnet, but improving the coercivity and heat
March 17, 2021
Rare Earth Magnets from Old Computers to Find Use in Electric Bentleys
Rare Earth Magnets from Old Computers to Find Use in Electric Bentleys Rare earth magnets play an important role in many electronic devices today, from wind turbine generators to MRI scanners. Despite their popularity, only a small part of these magnets will be recycled once their service life is reached. But Bentley Motors is now involved in
February 25, 2021
Permanent Magnet Motor in Model 3 Tesla
Permanent Magnet Motor in Model 3 Tesla Tesla’s Model S and Model X both use induction motors, while Model 3 uses an embedded permanent magnet synchronous motor for the first time. In this article, let’s take a deeper look at the permanent magnet motor in Model 3 Tesla. AC Asynchronous Motor The AC asynchronous motor
February 2, 2021
Roskill Predicts Tight Supply of NdFeB Magnets
Roskill Predicts Tight Supply of NdFeB Magnets Roskill predicts tight supply of NdFeB magnets. According to the latest report by the British management consulting company, the market share of neodymium-iron-boron will grow to 38% of total demand by 2029. The reason is that this kind of magnet has become a necessary raw material for the manufacture
October 28, 2020
Consumption of Rare Earth Oxides for Magnets May Increase by 5 Times in 2030
Consumption of Rare Earth Oxides for Magnets May Increase by 5 Times in 2030 Rare Earths are currently indispensable raw materials for top technology products and military supplies. A report from a research institution predicts that the consumption of rare earth oxides required for magnet production will increase at an average annual rate of 9.7%. The global