Magnet Facts

  1. Magnetic Coupling: How to Choose the Right Magnet

    Magnetic Coupling: How to Choose the Right Magnet
    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...
  2. A New Kind of Magnetism: Altermagnets

    A New Kind of Magnetism: Altermagnets
    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 →
  3. Wind Turbines Work With Help From Magnets

    Wind Turbines Work With Help From Magnets
    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 →
  4. Recycling Giant Magnets Inside of Wind Turbines

    Recycling Giant Magnets Inside of Wind Turbines
    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 →
  5. Magnets in Wristwatches: What is the Lavet-Type Stepping Motor?

    Magnets in Wristwatches: What is the Lavet-Type Stepping Motor?
    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 →
  6. Magnet Man: Making a Positive Change

    Magnet Man: Making a Positive Change
    While superheroes are a significant part of pop culture, they are just fictional beings. In Atlanta, however, one man has become a real-life superhero by using magnets to rid local roads of sharp objects that could puncture tires. See how he is helping commuters around the region by keeping them safe from this dangerous (and costly!) nuisance.  Continue reading →
  7. The Heart of Dayton Contributes to Magnetic History

    The Heart of Dayton Contributes to Magnetic History
    In the heart of Dayton, Ohio, lies a legacy of innovation that has shaped the modern world's understanding of magnetism. While magnets have been part of human knowledge since ancient times, it was the groundbreaking work of researchers like Dr. Karl Strnat and Dr. Alden Ray that propelled magnetic materials into the forefront of scientific exploration. Continue reading →
  8. Magnet Grades: An Exploration of Pull Force, Gauss, and N Numbers

    Magnet Grades: An Exploration of Pull Force, Gauss, and N Numbers
    Magnet grades serve as a sort of compass to navigate the intricate world of magnetic materials, guiding people through the nuances of strength and position. In this exploration, we start to unravel the mysteries surrounding pull force, gauss, and N numbers, as well as the often perplexing language of magnets. Continue reading →
  9. Magnet Myths: Magnets in Water

    Magnet Myths: Magnets in Water
    From the existence of monopole magnets to their capabilities in the cold, there are plenty of magnet myths/theories. That is why we are taking a look at another popular myth regarding the power of magnets once they are placed in water. Do they really lose a considerable amount of strength? Can they retain their current capabilities? Is it possible that this change makes them stronger? Let’s find out! Continue reading →
  10. The Tensegrity Table: A Modern Furniture Marvel

    The Tensegrity Table: A Modern Furniture Marvel
    Embarking on a journey into the avant-garde realm of modern furniture design, you might just encounter a concept that defies expectations and captures the imaginations of both creators and design aficionados – the Tensegrity Table. Beautiful pieces of furniture, these tables employ the forces of tension and magnets to craft suspended masterpieces that appear to challenge the laws of gravity.  Continue reading →
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