• Global supply and pricing of magnetic materials has come to the forefront as a critical resource supply issue.
• Recent advancements in magnetics technology are revolutionizing the performance capability for many applications and industries such as precision sensing, permanent and soft magnetics, hybrid drive and green technologies, aerospace, aviation, medical and electronics markets, and nanotechnologies.

Magnetics 2010 enables you to benefit from the latest advancements and anticipate what's coming next!

Adams Magnetic Products
Advanced Magnet Lab
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp.
Avalon Rare Metals, Inc.
Cobham Technical Services Vector Fields Software
Defence Equipment & Support, MoD U
Dexter Magnetic Technologies
Dr. Peter Campbell
Electron Energy Corp.
LE USA Walker Scientific
Lowell Christensen LLC
MAGSYS magnet systeme
Metrolab Technology SA

Molycorp Minerals LLC
Moving Magnet Technologies
Power Magnetics Consultancy
Quadrant Magnetics
Rare Earth Industry and Technology Association
Sintex
Thinova Co., Ltd.
Thomas & Skinner, Inc.
Trans-Tech, Inc.
University of Dayton Research Institute
University of Texas at Arlington
VAC Sales USA LLC
Walter T. Benecki LLC

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8:05 AM - Keynote Presentation

Growing Demands and the Delicate Balance for Rare Earth Supply
Forecasts for the demand of rare earths continue to rise with the anticipated recovery based on a green energy economy through renewable energy technologies, many of which are built upon the efficiencies using magnets. China remains the pre-eminent supplier of rare earth oxides, producing upwards of 97 percent of today’s supply, and its domestic demand for rare earths is estimated to exceed its production in 2011. This presentation will provide an update on the major sources and continuing balance and supply chain issues faced by sources outside China’s control.

Ian London, Vice-President, Market Development • Avalon Rare Metals, Inc.

9:00 AM - Panel Discussion

Materials Pricing & Economic Development
A panel of leading experts will address the worldwide pricing of magnetic materials and its economic impact on manufacturers and consumers.

The panelists will address recent trends in magnetic materials pricing and relate them to the economics of product development and manufacturing. The session will allow buyers and designers alike to understand what manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, testing equipment and services companies need to know in order to plan and quote accurately with no hidden surprises.

Panel Moderator:
Scott Tubbs, Director of Sales & Marketing • Quadrant Magnetics

Panelists:
Walt Benecki, President • Walter T. Benecki LLC
Jack Powell, Vice President & General Manager • Adams Magnetic Products
Jeff Godley, Automotive Accounts • VAC Sales USA LLC, Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG
Hartmut Pagel, International Sales Manager • Magsys

10:00 AM - Networking Break

10:45 AM - Breakout Sessions

Case Study - Permanent Magnet Brushless Servo Motor for Agricultural Applications
Discover the uses of permanent magnet brushless servo motors to replace AC induction motors operated on line in fan and pump agricultural applications. The brushless permanent magnet motor can operate at a high efficiency through a speed range and control the flow by motor speed instead of external baffles and valves. Hear about energy savings, overall cost savings, and the results of better output control resulting from the use of permanent magnet brushless motors.

Lowell Christensen, Consultant • Lowell Christensen LLC

Standard Measurement Techniques for Soft and Hard Magnetic Materials
Industrial, electronics, automotive, aircraft, aerospace and magnetic materials producers are under constant pressure to improve efficiency of magnet circuits and components. Analysis of various types of magnetic materials commonly found in the industry can ensure the appropriate material is chosen for an application. Quantitative results will be shown for both hard and soft magnetic materials that will illustrate the differences in materials to assist the designer in choosing materials or as a quality control tool to determine the materials designed in and purchased are the materials received.

Steve Dakel, Marketing Director & Instrumentation Sales • LE USA Walker Scientific

11:25 AM - Breakout Sessions

Advances in Electromagnetic Finite Element Based Machine Design
Learn the results of recent advanced studies of electromagnetic design for electrical machines, drives and systems. Topics that will be covered include template macro files for rapid parameterization and assessment of machines, a new model for hysteresis, dynamic analyses for gearing and external rotor machines, simultaneous solution of electromagnetic and circuit equations with highly non-linear components, and integration with systems level models. These capabilities will be illustrated with examples including brushless machines, generators, rotational gears and hysteresis brakes.

Chris Riley, Technology Manager • Cobham Technical Services Vector Fields Software

3-Axis Hall Probes: Latest Developments
Learn about the latest developments in magnetic field measurement. As reported at Magnetics 2008, a new generation of ultra-compact 3-axis Hall probes, combining the latest technology for Hall probes, electronics, firmware and software, enables total-field measurements where they were previously inconceivable: hand-held or direct USB connection, fields from mT to 20 T, gaps down to 1.3 mm. Hear an update on recent developments of this technology, in particular for measurements of very low fields (uT range) and AC fields (DC to 1 kHz).

Philip Keller, Marketing & Product Management • Metrolab Technology SA

12:00 PM - Networking Luncheon & Round Table Discussion

* Seating is limited for Round Table Discussions.
If interested in participating, sign-up sheets will be available at the Registration desk.

Rare Earth Magnets: Trying to Separate Fact from Fiction
Roundtable Moderator: Ed Richardson, Vice President • Thomas & Skinner, Inc.

1:15 PM - Breakout Sessions

The Performance and Economic Trade-Offs Between Sintered and Bonded NdFeB Permanent Magnets for Major Commercial Applications
After a precipitous rise a couple of years ago, the prices of rare earth raw materials have been relatively stable over the past 12 months, which allows a sensible assessment to be made of the performance and economic trade-offs between these various types of NdFeB magnets. The relative performance and price merits of the most important commercial grades of sintered and bonded NdFeB will be explained and compared with regard to their application in motors, and quantified using the specific example of a hybrid electric vehicle drive.

Dr. Peter Campbell, Consultant

Magnetic Measurement Technology for Open-Circuit Measurements: Demagnetizing Factors Determined Using Computer Modeling
Open-circuit magnetic measurements, as performed using a VSM and alternating-gradient or SQUID magnetometer, are always subject to a demagnetizing field correction. The correction factor or demagnetizing factor N depends on the geometry of the sample and its permeability. Previously, the demagnetizing factor could be calculated exactly only for ellipsoidal samples. In this presentation, the determination of demagnetizing factor N values using 3D electromagnetic computer modeling, which include cylindrical and rectangular samples magnetized along the long axis, and disc samples magnetized along a diameter will be shown.

Christina H. Chen, Group Leader of Magnetics Lab • University of Dayton Research Institute

1:55 PM - Breakout Sessions

Recent Developments in Permanent Magnet Gear Systems & Machines
Recent years have seen the emergence of a remarkable class of permanent magnet devices that have the potential to revolutionize machine design. Magnetic gear systems can be used to provide speed-torque conversions with no mechanical contact, thus eliminating wear and the need for lubrication. This presentation reviews the current state-of-the-art uses for these systems. Learn some of the potential applications of such magnetic gear systems and machines.

Gareth P. Hatch, Ph.D., Director of Technology • Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Inc.

The Effect of Alkali Metals on the Permeability and Permittivity Spectra of Sintered Single Phase Hexaferrite Ceramics for Magneto-Dielectric Antenna Applications
Among the vast number of technological advances in antenna technology leading to improved WiMax and GPS functionality is that of magneto-dielectric antennas. For applications in the technologically important 100 MHz to 1 GHz range, hexagonal ferrites are among the most promising materials. Hear the advantages of magnetodielectric antennas including that the magnetic permeability is designed to be equivalent to the permittivity, therefore leading to a perfect impedance match to free space and zero reflection over the air-ceramic interface. This is important in specialty military applications.

Michael D. Hill, PhD, Technical Director, Research and Development • Trans-Tech, Inc.

2:30 PM - Networking Break

3:30 PM - Breakout Sessions

Incapsulated Powder Magnets - Design Opportunities and Production Attributes
Hear about the IP-magnet and how it compares with standard plastic bounded magnets. Samples of IP-magnets are produced in different sizes and measurements of magnetic strength and mechanical properties are done to prove the new technology. Design limitations, application proposals and other considerations are discussed and a conclusion is made. Attend this presentation to hear the design opportunities and simplified production processes the IP-magnet provides. Also discussed will be the advantages of a stainless steel enclosure and the improvements compared to traditional epoxy bound magnets.

Flemming Buus Bendixen, Magnet Specialist • Sintex
Allan Ivo Søgaard Sørensen, Prototype Expert • Sintex

Permeability Spectrum: Take the Parallel Path
Learn the path from hysteresis loop to impedance spectrum via the complex permeability spectrum. This path conventionally uses a series inductor and resistor. But there is a second path based on a parallel inductor and resistor. This parallel path makes data-book information for each material grade easier to understand, makes clear the effects of domain-wall mobility and allows the easy comparison of the characteristics of different material grades. The effects of an air-gap on effective material characteristics become simple to understand. Materials scientists will find that the separation of the relaxation from the “resonance” characteristics of materials will be simplified.

Nic Hamilton, Senior Scientific Officer • Defence Equipment & Support, MoD UK

4:10 PM - Featured Presentation

Rare Earth Minerals: The Indispensable Resource for Clean Energy Technologies
Rare earths and rare earth permanent magnets are essential to clean energy and defense technologies on which our nation’s economy, security and future depend. Applications such as HEVs, wind turbines and energy-efficient lighting are critically dependent on these elements. Currently, these technologies are nearly 100 percent reliant on Chinese-sourced materials, which will soon be unable to meet the global demand. The rest of the world must seek alternate sources for these strategic materials or risk serious shortages. Molycorp Minerals’ business strategy is known as “Mine to Magnets” in which we will extract the rare earth-containing mineral from the mine, separate the individual elements such as neodymium and prseodymium as oxides, process the oxides to metals, produce NdFeB magnet alloys and powders and finally, produce NdFeB magnets in the USA.

Mark A. Smith, CEO • Molycorp Minerals, LLC

5:00 PM - Cocktail Reception

8:00 AM - Keynote Presentation

A New Consortium Addresses Projected Global Shortages of Rare Earth Magnets and Materials
After decades of reengineering, corporate rationalizations and the “offshoring” of manufacturing and innovation, the US is devoid of the entire value chain for producing fully dense rare earth permanent magnets. Compounding the problem, our existing “offshored” supply chains (and US producers of bonded permanent magnets) are totally dependent on China for rare earth raw materials. With China forecasted to be unable to meet the global 10 to 15 percent annual growth – the nation’s vulnerability is evident. While this vulnerability is becoming well-recognized among industry and government leaders, individual companies or institutions alone cannot fill these supply chain vulnerability gaps – it will take a consortium of like-minded organizations to band together to do so. The Rare Earth Industry and Technology Association (REITA) has been formed to take on this challenge. Hear REITA’s plans and mode of operation to meet the magnet industry’s needs and those of its customers.

Keith Delaney, Executive Director • Rare Earth Industry and Technology Association

8:50 AM - Featured Presentation

Best Practices in Off-Shore Outsourcing of Magnetics
Outsourcing the manufacturing off-shore is not new. However, it has dramatically accelerated in last decade of the 20th century and it continues going into the 21st century. Advancements in computer and Internet technologies are helping the acceleration. The greatest advantage of outsourcing off-shore is the cost savings. However, it is not without its challenges. Benefit from the presenter’s hands on experience to gain insight into the best practices in outsourcing of magnetics off-shore.

Samir R. Kagalwala, Chief Consultant • Power Magnetics Consultancy (PMC)

9:40 AM - Breakout Sessions

Hard Magnetic Nanoparticles
Most ferromagnetic particles lose their hysteresis when their size is reduced to nanoscale, except a few materials like FePt and SmCo compounds. By applying newly developed “salt-matrix annealing” and “surfactant-assisted milling” techniques, monodisperse ferromagnetic FePt and SmCo nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized. These first-ever-available nanoparticles display various ferromagnetic properties at room temperature, which are found to be strongly size dependent. The ferromagnetic nanoparticles are used as building blocks for advanced bulk and thin film permanent magnets and can be also applied in biomedical technologies.

Chuanbing Rong, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Physics • University of Texas at Arlington

Understanding and Using Reversible Temperature Coefficients
Permanent Magnet flux output and resistance to demagnetization change as a function of temperature. In order to design devices for use at temperatures other than 20 degrees, especially for use in the presence of demagnetization forces, a thorough understanding of these values is necessary. Discover how the values are measured, how they are used in calculations and what values may be expected from commercially available permanent magnets.

Steve Constantinides, Director of Technology • Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp.

10:15 AM - Networking Break

10:45 AM - Breakout Sessions

Advances in Samarium Cobalt and Nanomaterials Technology
Hear an update on the most recent advances in samarium cobalt magnet technology and applications. We will review the development of nanocomposite magnets that can potentially offer double the energy product of conventional rare earth magnets. In addition, development work on rare earth magnets performed under a Department of Energy SBIR Phase II grant will be discussed. Lastly, we will briefly provide updates to domestic preferences for specialty metals legislation and regulations impacting magnet systems used in DOD end uses.

Peter C. Dent, Vice President of Business Development • Electron Energy Corp.

Multiturn and High Precision Through-Shaft Magnetic Sensors
Magnetic sensors have several advantages that make them attractive for automotive applications: they are contactless (there is no mechanical wear-out), insensitive to dirt, low cost. MMT formerly developed a 360° through shaft angular position sensors using a probe, which measures the angle of the magnetic field of a diametrically magnetized magnet. Now, MMT is focusing on a next generation providing additional features like a multi-turn output, an improved accuracy or a very low sensitivity to external magnetic fields. Learn about MMT’s new high precision multi-turn and low cost through-shaft magnetic sensor.

Gerald Masson, Sensor Unit Manager • Moving Magnet Technologies

11:25 AM - Breakout Sessions

Direct Double-Helix a Breakthrough in Magnet Technology
Direct Double-Helix is a breakthrough technology, which can achieve current densities in excess of 100 A/mm². DDH allows for “direct” manufacturing of a magnet, which has square and varying square cross sectional conductor, significantly reducing coil resistance. Cooling is optimized because of coolant or air passing directly over conductor. DDH incorporates unique software driven optimization and automated manufacturing, inherently yields very high field uniformity, any number of magnet poles, twisted poles and enables new materials such as nano-materials and superconducting materials for magnet applications.

Dr. Rainer Meinke, Chief Scientist • Advanced Magnet Lab

Specialized Magnetization Solutions for of Various Workpieces and Applications
Some workpieces require special magnetizing solutions. Rotors can be magnetized in one shot or stepwise pole by pole or even stepwise on one pole. Some sensor or actuator applications have embedded coils which could be damaged during the magnetizing process. Loudspeakers usually contain a lot of soft magnetic material, which can produce strong eddy-currents and forces. Some aims of the magnetization, like long pulses and short cycle-time, are conflictive. The different aspects of magnetization are summarized and general rules are pointed out.

Hartmut Pagel, Graduate Physicist • MAGSYS magnet systeme

12:00 PM - Networking Luncheon

1:00 PM - General Session

Rare Earth Magnets: Trying to Separate Fact from Fiction
The topic of rare earth magnets has gotten a lot of press recently. News organizations all over the world have run articles about rare earth metals, China, and how important magnets are to many of the new, emerging green technologies.  But if we scratch the surface a bit, there are some startling contradictions in what is being said. This roundtable discussion will explore some of these contradictions, and also take a look at what is being done to provide solid data for important decisions ahead. This will include an update of efforts in Washington D.C. 

Ed Richardson, Vice President • Thomas & Skinner, Inc

1:40 PM - General Session

Cost Effective Design and Specification of NdFeB Magnets
Insight from a China-based company about the changing landscape in the NdFeB magnet market and how these changes are affecting the way magnetic systems are specified and designed. The presentation will include material improvements realized by NdFeB producers and projections of improvements, with focus on how to best take advantage of those improvements to assure a “best value” design. It will include recommendations of how best to mitigate the coming issues of resource availiability and consequent price volatility. We will also look at the range of materials being produced to assist in understanding how to avoid problems with these materials.

Randolph W. Callihan, Vice President of Technology • Thinova Co., Ltd.

2:15 PM - Conference Conclusion