Press Release

Peter Dent to Present at 2007 Magnetics Conference
April 4-5 Chicago, IL
“Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Materials, Circuit Design, and US Defense Contractual Considerations”

Landisville, PA — This talk will provide an overview of the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in magnetic circuit design for rare earth magnet applications in a number of areas such as sensors, couplings, motors, and electron beam control devices. Discussions of Halbach and magnetic Mangles will be reviewed in an overview of magnetic circuit design configurations. Considerations in the use of sintered Samarium Cobalt and Neodymium Iron Boron magnets will be discussed. Extreme environmental service uses in space vacuum, high radiation environments, near zero change in reversible temperature coefficient, and uses at temperatures to 500°C in applications such as permanent magnet bearings, electric spacecraft propulsion, and others will be covered. An up to the moment status report will be provided on the contractual and legal implications of the “Berry Amendment” as it pertains to rare earth magnets and magnet circuits produced for end use by the US Department of Defense.

See www.magneticsmagazine.com for additional conference information.