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INSIGHTS
Insights Hub


Case Study: Engineering High-Volume Magnetic Uniformity for Advanced Thermal Processing
Scaling precision in custom dipole magnet design. A case study detailing success from the first iteration and a patent winning design.
Ron Zichterman
2 days ago4 min read


Beyond the Fridge: How Precision Magnetic Dipole Assemblies Power Advanced Tech
Learn what a magnetic dipole assembly is, the importance of magnetic field uniformity and magnetic field parallelism, and industrial applications.
Alisa Peters
Jun 93 min read


Case Study: Upgrading High-Output Magnetos from Alnico to Neodymium for Top Fuel Drag Racing
Redesigning a magneto ignition system to work at high altitude and outperform the existing Top Fuel dragster field and earn a patent.
Ron Zichterman
Jun 22 min read


No Battery? No Problem. Why Your Lawnmower (and a Dragster) Love Magnetos
In simple terms, a magneto is a self-contained electrical generator that uses permanent magnets to produce periodic pulses of alternating current. While it sounds a bit "steampunk", it’s a brilliant piece of engineering because it doesn't require a battery to start or run an engine. Click to read more.
Alisa Peters
May 273 min read


Case Study: Mitigating Hydrogen Decrepitation in Robotic Assembly
How we redesigned a magnetic assembly to be hermetically sealed, meet or exceed the same torque, and fit in within a pre-existing footprint.
Ron Zichterman
May 192 min read


Hydrogen: The Magnet’s Best Friend and Worst Enemy
Hydrogen Decrepitation - how hydrogen can cause NdFeB magnets to fail, and also how hydrogen helps recycle them.
Alisa Peters
May 193 min read


Welcome to the Insights Hub
In this space, we will share accessible Technical Guides on concepts like dipoles and magnetos as well as material grades like Neodymium and SmCo; Solutions in Action from our custom assembly projects, and Industry Perspectives on the future of rare-earth sourcing and sustainable manufacturing. Whether you are optimizing a high-temp sensor or designing a next-generation EV motor, you’ll find the data-driven insights needed to move from concept to production with precision.
Alisa Peters
May 121 min read


Introduction to Alisa Learns About Magnets
This is an introduction to a series of explainer pieces around complex magnetic concepts.
Alisa Peters
May 122 min read
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