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VACUUMSCHMELZE / eVAC Magnetics

NdFeB permanent magnets, EV motors, rare earths

DEprivateest. 1923Checked 11 Oct

The brief

Analyst view
  • Headquartered in Hanau, Germany; serves power electronics, e-mobility, renewables, aerospace.
  • eVAC Sumter plant produces 2,000 tpa NdFeB, first large-scale U.S. magnet output in 25 years.
  • Sources rare-earth feedstock from MP Materials' Mountain Pass mine in California.

Technical approach

As reported
Sintering

Powder metallurgy for magnets

NdFeB powder compacted and sintered at high temperature forms dense, high-strength magnets.

Custom Grades

Compositions for application

Formulations for auto traction, aerospace actuators, defense radar. Dysprosium and cobalt tailor performance.

Mountain Pass

Domestic rare-earth source

eVAC sources NdPr concentrate from MP Materials' Mountain Pass, reducing Chinese dependence.

DLA Certified

Defense Logistics Agency qualified

Sumter magnets meet U.S. defense standards for propulsion, guidance, and sensors.

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