Home, Shop & Industry Uses

From cellphones to smartwatches, you likely have a lot of devices to charge throughout the day. While we all enjoy the convenience of having the world at our fingertips, organizing all of your chargers can be a mess. If you are like us, you are all too familiar with tangled cords and missing chargers. With today’s simple DIY project, we are going to help you keep everything organized for your future charging needs. Continue reading →

A magnetic coupling is made up of two integral parts — a driver (connected to the prime motor) and a follower. These pieces could also be referred to as input and output shafts. The former transfers torque to the latter using magnetism vs. a physical connection. This arrangement allows for physical separation between the two shafts. It’s commonly used in sealless magnetic drive pumps and mixers, and in other applications such as propeller systems.  Continue reading →

In California’s Central Valley, electromagnetic imaging systems are being used to scan the ground below for the best locations to store excess water in times of severe drought. These large electromagnetic loops, which hang beneath helicopters, are allowing researchers to image the ground up to roughly 1,500 feet beneath the surface under favorable conditions. As droughts occur due to factors...

Rare earth permanent magnets are commonly used to make electric motors. High-performance permanent magnets make it so the motor structure doesn’t require a special electrical excitation system. Ultimately, this means the motor has more power and efficiency, uses less energy, and is much smaller in size — in other words, a micro motor.  Continue reading →

You never know what you’ll find when you go magnet fishing. Some go in search of treasure, others do it to make a positive impact in the community, and others go to say they gave it a try. Recently, a father-son duo made an incredible discovery while magnet fishing in England that helped bring closure to a robbery victim from 2000. Let’s see how magnets made this discovery possible.  Continue reading →

There may be nothing better than kicking back after a long week at work and enjoying a movie or sporting event with your favorite drink in hand. Today, we are taking a look at a fun and useful way to store the bottles in your fridge by creating a magnetic bottle loft. The floating bottles also create more space for other items, meaning that overcrowding in your fridge is a thing of the past! Let’s take a look at how you make better fridge storage a reality!  Continue reading →

Several companies around the world have really started to investigate the advantages of using robotic systems that rely on magnets to transport things around warehouses. This includes the ability to package and lift heavy items. Forklift trucks, for example, can be controlled automatically by computers using magnets to guide their movements. Magnets are actually placed in the ground at warehouses. They’re at precise distances and arranged in specific ways that allow the vehicle to orient, follow a path, and drive without manpower.  So, what other warehouse machinery can be upgraded with magnets?  Continue reading →

For years, permanent magnets have played a vital role in the ever-expanding robotics industry, specifically in robot manufacturing. The design process pushes boundaries, is highly focused on sensors and motion, and must fulfill specific conditions (e.g, magnetic tolerances, parameters, and assemblies). As the design and manufacturing process continue to evolve and require more precision, there is a need to select more precise magnets and enact more advanced ideas. In many cases, this requires permanent, neodymium magnets. Continue reading →

Digital sensors are in a multitude of devices you use each day. This includes door sensors for appliances, car sensors, position-tracking devices, and antitheft systems. These devices also use magnets to help accomplish their goal. Keep reading to learn how this technology works and how you can protect your devices from damage. Continue reading →

Magnets can be found in various facets of the medical field today, but a group of scientists at MIT and Brown University are the latest team of innovators to push the limits of scientific discovery with these powerful rare-earth elements. Utilizing a set of small magnets, the team hopes to employ this technology as a highly sophisticated method to monitor muscle movements in real time, affording amputee patients greater control over their prosthetic limb(s). With the goal to closely mimic what would be the patient’s natural limb movement, the team’s efforts have already shown promising results for accuracy and safety.  Continue reading →

Magnets allow electricians to install wires effectively inside an already standing wall, even in tough locations. Even if there’s insulation in the wall, a few magnets can simplify the task.    Adding or adjusting wiring in your home can be difficult. After all, how do you get the cables behind the wall, and once you do, how do you maneuver...

Do you own a pet grooming business? Maybe you operate out of your home. Regardless of how you do business, magnets can help streamline your services and optimize your operation. If you’re interested in magnetic hacks for your business, keep reading! We’re going to give you a simple technique you can use to measure your pets’ nails and make sure you don’t over-clip and cut the quick.  Continue reading →

Calling all mechanics — Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve dropped something like a bolt or a socket into a car’s engine as you’re working on it? Chances are, you have. It’s an easy mistake to make. The next question is, how do you retrieve it? Well, we have an answer for you, and it’s so simple, you’ll be surprised you haven’t tried it yet. Continue reading →

In a rapidly evolving technical society, it has never been easier to stay active and track your health journey with ease. But before you go out and purchase the newest wearable gadget that promises to make your life easier, those with certain health conditions must consider the interactions of such technology in the presence of implanted medical devices.  Continue reading →

Recycling practices across the globe have seen minimal advancements throughout the years with only a small share of collected plastic bottles being recycled into new bottles. This distressing reality is in large part due to the use of shrink sleeves and pressure-sensitive labels, which are difficult to remove from the bottles, limiting their recyclable potential. Recognizing the need for a practical solution, Ravish Majithia, the founder and CEO of Mass.-based company, Magnomer, believes his company has created a solution to eliminating thousands of pounds of plastic from entering our landfills using the power of magnets, more specifically, magnetizable ink!  Continue reading →

Choosing a magnet for your business means balancing performance, cost, and the conditions it will face. Ceramic magnet applications range from speakers and electric motors to separation equipment and holding assemblies. For projects with enough room for a larger magnet, this economical material can be a practical choice. Also called ferrite magnets, these permanent magnets are typically made using iron...

Pump technology has evolved over time to allow engineers to use smaller magnetic drive pumps while simultaneously making them more powerful and efficient. Rare earth magnets allow for this compact design due to their high strength. In addition to magnet technology, new pump designs have increased pump lifetime usage, reduced power loss due to eddy currents, and even reduced downtime due to maintenance. Perhaps most important, magnetic drive pumps offer minimal to zero leakage of pumped medium/fluid. Continue reading →

We’ve written extensively about the impact of magnets on the transportation industry, specifically cars. From brake systems and brake lights to sensors and motors, magnets are used in varied capacities throughout even the average vehicle. One system we haven’t covered is the steering system or electric power steering system (EPS). These days, the majority of commercial cars have one as it impacts safety, comfort, and stability. An EPS system uses an electric motor, which in turn uses permanent magnets, to operate. Continue reading →

Visually, you can see the evolution of the sportbike through time, with models trending smaller and sleeker. This ongoing reduction in size and weight is reflected in the magnetic technology that makes using them possible. The magnetic materials required to operate a motor and eventually a rare-earth “mini” motor have changed over time, but it’s fair to say that modern...

Over the years, we’ve covered magnetic hacks for professionals in a variety of fields (e.g., Magnet Hacks for Musicians). If you’re a professional writer, you may have felt left out of the conversation, but we’re here to remedy that. Whether you’re a novelist, poet, journalist, ghostwriter, screenwriter, or a technical writer, you can use Apex Magnets to organize your writerly workspace, optimize inspiration when it strikes, and display your favorite works (whether they’re your own from another writer you admire).  Sharpen your pencils; it’s time for magnetic hacks for professional writers.  Continue reading →

If you’re a nail technician or manicurist who owns their own salon or is thinking about starting their own salon, Apex Magnets can help you run your business more efficiently, and dare we say it, stylishly. Use neodymium magnets to optimize your entire operation, including individual employees’ work stations, and make the business more visible to employees. Continue reading →

Magnet fishing has become a popular hobby for many people. From the short list of supplies needed, to the rush of pulling your magnet out of the water, it is easy to understand why so many people are taking the opportunity to see what they can find in nearby streams, ponds, etc. While fishers may partake in this fun activity for a number of reasons, in early 2023, one Maryland man made headlines, including a story on NPR, for magnet fishing for a cause. Continue reading →

We are always telling our readers about the versatility of neodymium magnets. This week, we are going to share some of our favorite magnet hacks that you can try out in your home/office! Do you have your own favorite hack? Let us know on our social media pages!  Continue reading →

All over the country, people type into their Google search engines, “Best gifts for Dads” and “Gift ideas for my husband.” If you sell accessories for grills and meat smokers, then it’s your time to shine!  Continue reading →