Battery minerals, the new treasure island
Transport and Environment, a European network of citizens striving for decarbonization in transport and energy consumption has recently released a new study on the potential benefits that the European EV industry could...
Self-lubricating polymer bearings
In many applications, bearings and supports must work also in presence of filth, dust and chips. For this reason, they need continuous lubrication and maintenance interventions. Polymer bearings by igus are lubrication- and maintenance-free,...
Mega-deposit of rare earths discovered in Sweden: turning point for the EU?
Besides an iron ore mine, the Swedish State mining company LKAB has discovered a deposit of over 1 million tons of rare earths in the northern area of Kiruna, in Lapland. As we know,...
Comau and Intecells, next-generation electrode manufacturing
Comau has reinforced its strategic collaboration with U.S.-based Intecells to accelerate the industrialization and commercialization of next-generation electrode manufacturing solutions based on cold plasma technology.
Following an initial...
Renault shifts strategy on rare earths free e-motors
Renault has decided to change its strategy for the development of rare earths free electric motors, now seeking a specialized Chinese supplier for stator components and ending the collaboration with Valeo.
Investment for a low environmental impact battery plant in Poland
Global top player in sustainable technologies Johnson Matthey (JM), announced that its new battery materials facility in Konin, Poland, has received a combined €135 million investment from two leading development banks, in yet another...
Aluminium windings?
Copper, material typically used for the windings of conventional electric motors, is more expensive and heavier than aluminium. For this reason as well, they have started the first experimentations of aluminium windings for electric...
Polymer gears for electric vehicles
Polymer gears are playing an increasingly important role in modern engineering applications. Their use is no longer limited to secondary or low-load components but is progressively extending to critical functional elements. This...
Turboden, geothermal lithium for Europe’s EV batteries
Turboden S.p.A., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group company, in collaboration with ROM Technik, has announced the award of a major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Vulcan Energy for the construction...
Impregnating resins for mechanical stability and insulation
Axalta’s bespoke automotive products provide electrical insulation solutions and are designed to improve the performance levels of modern electric motors. They include Voltron wire enamel, Voltatex 4200 for impregnation, and adhesive electrical steel coatings...
