In joint research with The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) and Nagoya University, the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) developed a new material "thermoelectric permanent magnet" exhibiting ...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Niron Magnetics, the world’s only producer of powerful rare-earth-free permanent magnets, today announced the grand opening of its commercial pilot plant in Minneapolis.

Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious metals—a breakthrough that could significantly advance clean energy ...

The EU, USA, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Although ...

Three pieces of large digging equipment work on reddish-tan ledges of dirt and rock at a surface mining site. The permanent-magnet industry today is largely dependent on rare earth elements sourced ...

Producing hot water off-grid is a surprisingly energy-intensive activity, and although it looks simple on its surface it can get quite complicated especially when used in large scale for something ...

Electric motors are everywhere—from the cars we drive to the appliances in our homes—but most rely on rare earth magnets that come with high costs and environmental challenges. A new wave of ...