The brief
- 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
Powder metallurgy for magnets
NdFeB powder compacted and sintered at high temperature forms dense, high-strength magnets.
Compositions for application
Formulations for auto traction, aerospace actuators, defense radar. Dysprosium and cobalt tailor performance.
Domestic rare-earth source
eVAC sources NdPr concentrate from MP Materials' Mountain Pass, reducing Chinese dependence.
Defense Logistics Agency qualified
Sumter magnets meet U.S. defense standards for propulsion, guidance, and sensors.
