Magnet Facts

Imagine this: You’re witnessing a surgery, an incredible experience in its own right; however, what makes this particular surgery so amazing is the device being used. It appears to be levitating inside and above the person’s body! In reality, this grasping device is being maneuvered remotely by a robotic arm using a permanent magnet. Dr. Matthew Kroh of the Cleveland Clinic says, “It allows us to do a very common operation in a less invasive way.” But according to many, this is just the beginning.  Continue reading →

From that family beach vacation you took when your kids were young to that once-in-a-lifetime dream trip to Europe last year, researchers from the University of Liverpool are discovering the surprising link between recollecting these incredible experiences and simple fridge magnets. While many travelers pick up this common trinket from the gift shop without even thinking twice, a new study directly links memory recall to these simple souvenirs.  Continue reading →

A research team recently proposed a new magnetic concept! Nature Communications published its findings on March 7th, 2024, saying this magnet-based memory device, AKA spintronic device, could revolutionize information storage, basing their confidence and excitement on their large-scale integration, non-volatility, and high durability.  Continue reading →

If you’ve read our blog before, you’re probably already aware that tiny magnets power the interconnected nature of our lives, silently energizing cell phones, cars, and power grids. However, as the world and devices become more efficient, these soft magnetic materials are beginning to fail to handle the necessary frequencies. Fortunately, there is a new material on the horizon — soft magnetic composites or ASMCs. Continue reading →

We love chronicling the unique finds of magnet fishers across the globe. Previously, we told you about the duo who returned a stolen item to its owner, the discovery of a cannon, and more. This time, we are excited to look at yet another ancient find from last year that just reached an exciting conclusion. Join us as we uncover what experts recently said about this incredible item. Continue reading →

What are we talking about when we say “magnetic coupling?” Well, a magnetic coupling comprises two essential components: the driver and the follower. The driver connects to the prime mover, typically a motor, while the follower responds to the driver's motion through magnetic interaction.  Advantages of Magnetic Coupling Setup This setup facilitates a contactless transmission of mechanical energy, offering several...

Have you heard of altermagnets, a new kind of magnet and magnetism that is made from a blend of several different classes of existing magnets? As is progressively more important in our modern world, they could be used to make high-capacity and fast memory devices, as well as new types of magnetic computers. Continue reading →

Have you ever passed a group of enormous wind turbines and wondered how they work? Aside from wind to turn their fan blades, turbines don’t require a lot; however, they’re highly complex. One thing they do require is strong, permanent magnets like neodymium magnets.  Continue reading →

We have written about how modern wind turbines function through the use of magnets, but what happens when these turbines need updates? On a fairly regular basis, aging turbines need completely new rotors, blades, and generators, which can contain hundreds of pounds of rare-earth metals. As less than 1% of rare earths are recycled globally, they usually just end up in a landfill. What a wasted opportunity!  Continue reading →

Did you know there is still a significant market for quartz analog wristwatches, even in the era of smartwatches? The research says in recent years they account for nearly three-quarters of the market for conventional wristwatches — which is estimated to value $66 billion dollars in the U.S. this year. That is larger than the global market for smartwatches.  Continue reading →