Movember Fundraising
In November 2023, a group of employees at Bunting’s Berkhamsted operation took on the challenge of growing a moustache to raise funds for Movember. Adam Pope, David Hocking, David Lewis and David Pollard refrained from trimming the hair above their top lip for the whole of the month and have raised, so far, over £1,600.…
Read MoreLiam Noble Swimming 60km for Movember
Liam Noble is swimming 60km in the month of November 2023 to raise money for Movember. This equates to Liam swimming 2,400 lengths of a 25-metre long swimming pool. “I swim regularly to keep fit physically and mentally,” explained Liam, “and set myself the target of swimming three-times the distance I would normally swim in…
Read MoreUK Magnetics Society’s Ewing Event 2023
‘Interesting Magnetics’ is the theme for the UK Magnetics Society’s 2023 Ewing Event (The Exchange, Birmingham, UK – 29th November 2023). During the event, key speakers will discuss hot industry topics such as magnet production, recycling, and innovation. The annual Ewing Event brings together the wider magnetics community and provides a platform for discussion and…
Read MoreWhat are Soft Magnetics?
When we added Soft Magnetics to our magnetic products portfolio, one of the most common questions we were then asked was ‘What are soft magnetics?’ Simply, soft magnetic materials are those that can be easily magnetised and demagnetised and their primary use is to enhance and/or channel the flux produced by an electric current. Soft…
Read MoreBunting’s Magnet Experts Champion The Magnetics Show Europe
Bunting’s magnet experts are advisory board members of the inaugural The Magnetics Show Europe 2024 (10-11 December, RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). The show aims to bridge gaps in the magnet supply chain and highlight the role of the magnet in an energy-efficient future. The Magnetics Show is the leading global event for the industry, fostering…
Read MoreBunting Sponsors #BikeBoatBoot Challenge for Tŷ Hafan
Bunting is sponsoring a group of dads and uncles of children supported by the South Wales children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan who are taking on the 2024 #BikeBoatBoot challenge to raise awareness of and funds for the charity. The group of thirteen men plan to hike, cycle off-road and kayak the length of Wales in four-days.…
Read MoreMagnetising Technology at Coiltech Italia 2023
At Coiltech Italia 2023 (20-21 September, Pordenone, Italy), Bunting is showcasing advanced magnetising equipment and new magnetising techniques for enhanced magnetic component performance on stand 6-D30. Recent developments include the development of an industrial magnetiser for the Ford Motor Company’s electric Transit project. The Coiltech Italia conference and exhibition focuses on materials and machinery for…
Read MoreA Review of REPM 2023
Matthew Swallow, our Technical Product Manager and the Chair of the UK Magnetics Society, reports on REPM 2023, the 27th international workshop on rare earth and future permanent magnets and their applications (3-7 September, University of Birmingham, UK). REPM is a biennial academic conference held and run by a hosting university or institution with the…
Read MoreBunting Sponsors REPM 2023
Bunting has signed up as a gold sponsor of REPM 2023, the 27th international workshop on rare earth and future permanent magnets and their applications (3-7 September, University of Birmingham, UK). The biennial workshop is co-organised by SUSMAGPRO partner University of Birmingham and brings together scientists and engineers working on rare-earth permanent magnets and their…
Read MoreBunting and Force Engineering Design Magnetic Rollercoaster Brake
Bunting and Force Engineering have collaborated to design and build a novel magnetic brake for use on rollercoasters. During the two-year project, the project team considered different permanent magnet arrangements required to generate the braking force needed to slow and stop a rollercoaster cart. The final design used high-power, low-weight neodymium magnets. As a leading…
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