Articles & Research
Notes from the bench.
Plain-language explainers, design references, and published research from the engineering team. Bookmark-worthy if you spec magnets often.
Motors
Intro to Vibratory & Haptic Motor Assemblies: How They Work & Common Uses
How ERM and LRA vibratory motors convert electrical energy into tactile feedback, and why permanent magnets sit at the heart of every haptic assembly.
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FEA for Permanent Magnetic Circuit Simulations
A practical primer on using Finite Element Analysis to predict flux density, magnetic force, and sensor behavior in permanent magnet circuits.
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Factors to Consider when Designing & Manufacturing a Permanent Magnet Dipole Assembly
Gap size, field strength, overall envelope, and operating environment all interact when designing a permanent magnet dipole assembly.
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From Concept to Production – Keeping Control In-House
Why a vertically integrated magnetics partner protects IP, accelerates change-overs, and produces higher-quality parts than a multi-supplier chain.
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Permanent Magnet Simulations
Six variables — coatings, steel, temperature, grade, exposure, and prototype validation — that determine whether a magnet simulation matches reality.
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Pyramid Magnets in Medical Applications & Research
Pyramid magnets deliver a focused tip field and uniform base field, making them well-suited to biological testing, sensors, and external medical devices.
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The Attraction of Repelling Magnets
When two magnets have very different permeance coefficients, opposing-pole pairs can attract — a result of partial demagnetization, not a violation of Coulomb's law.
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Linear Halbach Magnet Arrays – Benefits & Considerations
Linear Halbach arrays self-shunt the field to one side, but they need high-coercivity materials and careful assembly fixturing to be cost-effective.
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Halbach Magnet Assemblies & Halbach Arrays: Are They Right For Your Application?
Halbach arrays produce a strong one-sided field, but added cost and assembly complexity mean they aren't always the right choice. Pros, cons, and trade-offs.
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Motor Design Considerations
Five questions every engineer should answer before starting a motor design — function, performance specs, budget and milestones, and operating environment.
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