Engineering
Metal Recovery from Electric Vehicles
Mining the Urban Environment The anticipated global increase in production and consumption of electronic goods and electric vehicles puts a huge strain on raw material reserves. Subsequently, the focus has turned from mining raw materials to reclaiming, reusing and recycling secondary materials. This is known as ‘Mining the Urban Environment’. The strategic nature of critical…
Read MoreMagnets Attract at Southern Manufacturing Show
Manufacturers and suppliers from across the UK converged on the Farnborough Exhibition Centre for the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show (February 2020). From the start of the 3-day annual event, the aisles were bustling with visitors and the sound of stand-chatter reverberated around the hall. “Being at the show provides the ideal opportunity to meet…
Read More32nd Ewing Event: The Electrification of Air Transport
Matthew Swallow, Bunting’s Technical Products Manager, reports on the UK Magnetics Society’s 32nd Ewing Conference held at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford in December 2019. A Review of The 32nd Ewing Conference “The UK Magnetics Society’s Ewing conference has evolved over the last 30 years from a single Key Note address and a social gathering…
Read More2018 Review of Magnet News and Blogs
Technical Articles on Magnets and Assemblies 2018 2018 has been another exciting year for eMagnets and Bunting Magnetics. Magnetic technology has never been more important. Advances in environmental technology such as electric vehicles and wind turbines would not be possible without the simple magnet. Throughout the year we reviewed some really novel and inspiring ways…
Read MoreMagnet Solutions at Engineering Design Show
Bespoke Magnetiser Designs on Stand C22 The ability to design bespoke magnetising fixtures for post assembly magnetising of magnetic assemblies will be the focus for Bunting Magnetics on stand C22 at the Engineering Design Show (Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK, 17-18 October 2018). Bunting Magnetics is a world leader in the supply of Magnetisers (Chargers) and…
Read MoreMagnets Attract Crowds at Cenex LCV
High Interest In The Latest Magnet Technology A significant increase in visitors to the Bunting Magnetics stand at Cenex-LCV 2018 [compared with 2017] reflected the high level of interest in new magnet technology. In addition, the growing importance of low carbon vehicles was highlighted with a record number of attendees and exhibitors at the show.…
Read MoreMagnetic Coupling Magnet Assembly
Bunting specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke and often complex Magnet Assemblies. Such assemblies are supplied to companies across the European manufacturing sector. To explain in greater detail, we examine one specific Magnet Assembly designed for a magnetic coupling. Design Engineering The components shown in the photograph are part of a high performance…
Read MoreMagnetically Fanning Sheet Metal but How?
Handling and prying apart ferrous metal sheets can be difficult especially if they are oily or polished. The Metal Sheet Fanner uses magnetic forces to induce a magnetic field into the ferrous metal sheets, creating magnetic poles that then repel each other. This then causes the end of the metal sheets to ‘fan’, enabling fabricators…
Read MoreA Record 2015, but Concerns About 2016?
A record 2015 for Bunting Magnetics Europe, but concerns for 2016?
Read MoreHow do we get young people interested in manufacturing?
UK Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Sadly, manufacturing and engineering in the UK is not regarded as being ‘sexy’ or ‘exciting’ by young people at school and, as a result, many do not even consider a career in the sector. The media tends to be full of news regarding the service sectors and manufacturing only tends…
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