neodymium magnet information

As the world transitions to cleaner energy, one rare element has become critical for electrification: neodymium. While it may not have the name recognition of lithium or platinum, neodymium is essential in powering technologies like electric vehicles (EVs) and wind turbines. With increasing global demand for these technologies, the question is quickly becoming: can the supply of neodymium be scaled...

Extensive improvements have been made to electric motors and generators over the years, but for anyone who is imagining a carbon-free future, there’s a long way to go.  Continue reading →

Land surveying is an age-old career that has evolved and remained current through the years. These individuals are hired to give comprehensive and precise boundary information on parcels of land, as well as provide geospatial data — what is on the land and what may be underneath? Surveyors have long been consulted for construction projects, settlements for property disputes, or even map-making. Other similar professions with potential overlap in responsibility include land planners, civil engineers, and developers.  Continue reading →

In a recent blog post, we shared three magnetic hacks to upgrade your cabin, such as using hook magnets to hang items or clip magnets to organize your stateroom. Similar to these hacks, there are many cruise ship hacks on an industrial level.  Because magnets can have a strong pull force, are weather-resistant and durable, and maintain their properties both indoors and outdoors, they are ideal to use on cruise ships. This is largely because many walls and surfaces are magnetic.  Continue reading →

Magnets and chicken nuggets — What could be more well-loved? But do you know the connection? Magnets have long been critical in the food industry, helping with sorting and separating any metal scrap away from product, but they’re also involved in research and testing related to food quality and consistency. We’re not just talking about any food, but chicken nuggets specifically. Continue reading →

Do you own an auto body shop? Do you make custom cars? Then you should know that magnets are becoming the popular choice for custom trim projects and interior builds, and for good reason. Whether you’re working with paneling, tray setups, or consoles, using magnets allows you to snap them into place. More important than that satisfying snap though is their overall effectiveness.  Continue reading →

If you’re a lawnmower manufacturer, you’re probably aware of the benefits of using magnets in lawnmowers. For instance, they are reliable and allow mowers to run without a battery. In particular, magnets play an important role in generating power for the spark plug inside the mower’s magneto. They can also be used as a magnetic sweeper on commercial lawnmowers to avoid hazardous materials flying out at high speeds when mowing over them.  Continue reading →

Purchasing magnets can be an overwhelming task, especially if you are not familiar with key magnetic terms. For instance, when you are filling out your Apex custom magnet request form, you may not know what the terms “magnetic strength rating” or “direction of magnetization” mean. Without understanding magnetic terminology, your request form may not directly align with your magnetic needs. However, there’s no need to worry — Apex Magnets is here to help! We’ve highlighted some of the key magnetic terms that are helpful to understand when purchasing magnets for your business. Continue reading →

Here at Apex, we believe it’s important to understand the science behind our magnets and share them with you through “magnet 101s" so you can make an informed decision for your next project. Our next “magnet 101” is diving into one necessary element of neodymium magnets— magnetization direction. Essentially, neodymium magnets are formed with a specific magnetization direction depending on their shape to ensure they’re as strong as possible. Let’s dive deeper into what magnetization direction is and why it’s important! Continue reading →

When you head to a product page on our website, you may be surprised to find that there’s a lot of information to sort through! There are three tabs on each product page — “main details,” “more information,” and “product attachments.”  Below, we’ll go through what you can find in each of these tabs— and if you need to know anything else, we’re happy to try to help via phone or email!  Continue reading →