The Current State of the Magnetics Industry: Pricing Pressure, Import Risk, and Supply Chain Uncertainty The magnetics industry is entering one of its most complicated periods in years. Demand for permanent magnets remains strong across electric motors, sensors, robotics, medical devices, aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial automation. At the same time, buyers are dealing with...Read More

The Invisible Force Powering the Modern World: Magnetics Explained Introduction: The Force You Can’t See—but Depend On At Radial Magnets, we live and breathe magnetics—but most people interact with it every day without even realizing it. Magnetics is the invisible force behind motion, power, and precision. It drives electric motors, enables medical imaging, and powers...Read More

The Hidden Dangers of a Trade War in the Magnet Industry The global magnet industry is quietly but critically woven into the fabric of modern technology. From electric vehicles and wind turbines to smartphones and defense systems, magnets—especially rare earth permanent magnets—are essential components that power the green and digital revolutions. Yet, as geopolitical tensions...Read More

Magnets are a core component of modern technology. From electric vehicles and wind turbines to smartphones, medical devices, and defense systems—none of it works without permanent magnets, especially those made from rare earth materials like neodymium. So, why can’t we make them in the U.S.? Here’s a quick look at what’s holding us back: 1....Read More

How do magnets work in electric motors? BLDC and PMSM motors use permanent magnets on or inside the rotor to interact with a rotating stator field and produce torque. Compare SPM vs. IPM rotors, NdFeB vs. ferrite, Br and HcJ, temperature/demagnetization risk, arc segments, multipole rings, Halbach rotors and OEM motor-magnet sourcing.Read More

The Impact of Potential Tariffs on Rare Earth Magnets Rare earth magnets are critical components in various industries, including electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and defense. Composed primarily of elements such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, these magnets are essential for high-performance applications like electric vehicle (EV) motors, wind turbines, and military technologies. However, the...Read More

Can you cut, drill or grind a neodymium magnet? Usually, you should not modify a finished magnet. Brittle magnet material can crack or chip, machining heat can cause irreversible magnetic loss, protective coatings can be damaged, and NdFeB dust can be combustible. Learn safer alternatives, including stock sizes and custom pre-machined magnets.Read More

Predictions for 2025 in the Magnetics Industry The magnetics industry is at the forefront of technological innovation, serving as a critical enabler for renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), advanced electronics, and more. As we enter 2025, several transformative trends are shaping the future of this dynamic sector. 1. Expansion of Rare Earth Alternatives The dependency...Read More

What metals are not magnetic? Aluminum, copper, brass, gold, silver, lead and titanium do not strongly stick to ordinary magnets. Learn why aluminum is only weakly paramagnetic, why copper and precious metals are diamagnetic, how 304/316 stainless steel behaves, and why non-magnetic target materials matter in real magnetic assemblies.Read More