Magnetic couplings transmit high torque with no physical contact, and they disengage smoothly when load gets too high. Generally speaking, the couplings use magnetic power in three different ways; ...

Eddy current braking systems utilise the generation of induced currents within a conductor, created by changes in magnetic fields, to provide smooth and contactless deceleration in various transport ...

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for a new, sustainable permanent magnet. Scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for a new, sustainable permanent magnet. Most permanent ...

Magnetic levitation technologies and electrodynamic suspension (EDS) systems represent a transformative advancement in transportation and industrial applications. These systems utilise the principles ...

Electro-mechanical braking is a new braking mode of rail vehicles, which has the advantages of compact structure, fast response speed, and high precision. It is a new braking technology that conforms ...

Spinning around: these three ferromagnetic liquid droplets are each about 2 mm long and are being spun on a magnetic stirring plate. The orange dye reveals their rotational motions. (Courtesy: Xubo ...