Magnet Facts

Recently, there have been significant innovations in smart textiles, which are “intelligent textile structures or fabrics that can sense and react to environmental stimuli, which may be mechanical, thermal, chemical, biological, and magnetic amongst others,” according to Science Direct. In particular, magnetic smart textiles have great potential because they can be used in a variety of fields, such as medical treatment, smart clothing, electronic textiles, biomedicine, sportswear, protective clothing, and space exploration.  In a recent study, scientists used neodymium magnets to prepare smart textile composites to improve thermal stability and mechanical strength. By doing so, they could uncover ways to improve textile magnetism. This was the first time magnetic textiles were prepared with neodymium magnets, by a coating, to improve magnetization.  Continue reading →

If you keep up with our blog, you probably know there are many industrial magnetic applications. In addition to staying up-to-date on Apex blog posts, YouTube is a great resource to learn about all things magnetic. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite YouTube channels — these channels consistently share information and insights about industrial magnets that can be useful for your business. These channels are great resources to learn about industrial magnets and how to implement them. They also feature a variety of industries, including engineering, space, technology, and aviation.  Continue reading →

In a recent blog post, we discussed the various applications of magnets in aerospace engineering. We focused on the beneficial properties of permanent magnets, how neodymium magnets are helpful in this industry, and ways samarium cobalt magnets are implemented. In this blog post, we’re looking closely at electric motors and how magnetics will impact this evolving aerospace industry.  The Current...

With books filling the shelves and study tables spread throughout, it can be difficult to keep libraries organized and free from clutter. For instance, you must consider how you'll label and store books and where you would like students or visitors to sit. Fortunately, with the use of neodymium magnets, you can easily organize your library and keep it clutter-free. Continue reading →

From powering electric vehicles to creating wind turbines, rare earth magnets are integral to the global economy. Thanks to their magnetic strength and energy-producing capabilities, they are ideal for products that require a high energy-to-weight ratio. This also means that rare earth magnets are important to the global supply chain. These processed minerals can be used all over the world to create revolutionary outputs. Due to these reasons, the rare earth magnet industry is important to the global economy, but it can also pose a risk.   Continue reading →

If you're a roller coaster engineer, you know the importance of the design, testing, and implementation stages. There’s a lot to consider, such as the material of the roller coaster, the intended rider, cart type, if there will be hills and loops, and more. You also have to consider how fast the roller coaster is. Does it accelerate unexpectedly at the beginning, or is there a gradual build-up of speed?  Both motors and gravity control the speed of roller coasters as potential energy transfers to kinetic energy; however, there are other ways to start, stop, and control roller coasters, such as strong permanent magnets. Today, many roller coasters use strong permanent magnets to accelerate or decelerate because of their durability and quick ability to attract or repel. Because of magnets' beneficial properties, we’ll continue to see permanent magnets used in roller coasters.  Continue reading →

We’ve all likely stayed in a hotel that requires a key card to access our room. Most of the time, our key cards work, but sometimes they stop working because they become demagnetized, meaning the tiny particles on the magnetic strip inside the card are disrupted. When this happens, the particles rearrange, and the door lock doesn’t recognize the pattern.  Some believe that key cards get demagnetized by our credit cards or cell phones; however, that’s a myth. Most of the time, key cards are demagnetized by the magnets on our purses or wallets. In fact, the magnets inside of credit cards and cellphones are not strong enough to rearrange the particles on key cards.  Room keys are just one example of how magnets are used in hotels. In this blog post, we’ve rounded up ways magnets are used in hotels and resorts. Whether you work at a hotel or own a rental unit, you can implement magnets in several ways. Continue reading →

Magnets have been used in aerospace engineering for decades due to their adaptability, durability, and ability to work in extreme environments. Because of these attributes, along with their cost-effectiveness, magnets are ideal in aerospace applications. As aerospace engineering continues to advance, the implementation of magnets will become even more important than ever before. In this blog post, we’ve rounded up various applications of magnets in aerospace engineering.  Continue reading →

Do you work at a museum? If so, are you looking for new ways to mount artwork or clean your display cases? We’ve got the solution for you: neodymium magnets. In fact, there are multiple magnetic applications you can implement in your museum. In this blog post, we’ve rounded up some of the best ways you can use magnets in your museum.  Continue reading →

Magnets have revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry — from increasing organization in the office to removing metal shavings in processing lines, they play an integral role in pharmacies. Magnets can improve overall efficiency and organization in the pharmacy office, while also removing tiny ferrous particles mixed in with drugs before they even arrive.  If you work in the pharmaceutical industry, consider implementing these magnetic solutions into your day-to-day to keep consumers safe and your office organized — we’re outlining everything you need to know about using magnets in pharmacies in this blog post. Continue reading →