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  𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 North America’s #magnet industry is quietly powering into a new era Now worth $𝟱.𝟭𝗕 and growing faster than global averages at 𝟱.𝟱% 1️⃣ 𝗡𝗱𝗙𝗲𝗕 magnets dominate with 𝟱𝟭% market share, driven by EV and wind growth. 2️⃣ #Automotive accounts for nearly 40% of demand, making magnets the new oil wells of electrification. 3️⃣ U.S. policy and capital are fueling domestic production, #recycling , and feedstock recovery. 𝗕𝗨𝗧: China still refines 90% of #NdFeB and controls most magnet patents and pricing. At 𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, our latest Magnet Market Rankings show which North American projects are best positioned to close that gap 🔗https://lnkd.in/ei28BiRX 🔗https://lnkd.in/efqzt3bn source : Rare Earth Exchanges

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share The Reynolds number is one of the most important, yet often misunderstood or overlooked, metrics for injection molding. This critical value predicts fluid flow patterns in cooling systems, determining whether coolant flow is laminar or turbulent. At a Reynolds number below 4,000, coolant flows in smooth layers with minimal mixing, leading to poor heat transfer and unstable mold temperatures. Above 4,000, the transition to turbulent flow enhances cooling efficiency, with an ideal range between 4,000 and 8,000. Inefficient cooling can cause a host of issues, from long cycle times and deformed parts to weld lines, poor surface finish, and incorrect dimensions. Scale buildup as minimal as 0.020 inch can act like adding 2 inches of steel between coolant and polymer, severely degrading thermal transfer. Fortunately, solutions like descaling systems and thermal mapping can address these challenges and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Coolant temperat...

When demand for patient belongings bags spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, Apex TransGulf Manufacturing tripled productivity by developing a machine shown here that reduced the need for manual labor, resulting in double-digit savings for its customers.Apex TransGulf Manufacturing. Oman-based Apex TransGulf Manufacturing announced this week that it is expanding capacity with new production lines dedicated to medical-grade plastic products. The family-owned company operates a facility at the Salalah Free Zone specialized in polyethylene packaging and thread. The expansion, valued at 11.9 million Omani rial ($31 million), is part of the newly established Ladayn Plastics Industries Programme. A first for the Sultanate of Oman The expansion leverages locally sourced raw materials from OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, while benefiting from a free trade agreement to serve regional and international markets, said Apex. #ApexTransGulf Manufacturing is one of nine projects inaugurat...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share Eliminating Gels in Plastic Film Production: Gels and fish eyes are among the most common defects in plastic film extrusion tiny impurities or agglomerates that compromise optical clarity, surface smoothness, and mechanical strength. Main causes include: Contaminated or poorly filtered material Discontinuous filtration Unstable temperature or pressure during extrusion 👉 The answer lies in continuous filtration, maintaining constant pressure and removing impurities without stopping production. One of the most remarkable features of our AP series (https://lnkd.in/dJrHhs66) is its ability to remove gels and fish eyes during film production. This is possible thanks to: 🔹 Cylindrical filters with a particularly large filtration area 🔹 The use of metal non-woven mesh, with filtration capacity from 3 to 100 µm 🔹 Exceptionally effective removal of micro-defects With traditional flat filters, these meshes cannot be used — back pressure would simply be too high...

Arkema announces the proposed divestment to the Indian group Praana of some of its businesses in impact modifiers and processing aids, additives used in the manufacture of #PVCprofiles , pipes and packaging as well as engineering plastics. With this project, the Group continues to refocus its portfolio on its strategic activities. This proposed divestment concerns Arkema's impact modifiers and processing aids businesses, and covers the global scope for Methyl Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene ( #MBS ) copolymers as well as the European and Asian scope for acrylic copolymers (AIMPA). These activities, part of the Coating Solutions segment, generated €44 million sales in 2024. This project entails the divestment of the Vlissingen production facility in the Netherlands which employs 50 people. On the other hand, #Arkema will keep within its scope the Mobile plant (United States) as well as all the entirety of its American AIMPA businesses. These plastic additives enable notably to enhan...

  Japanese automaker Honda has adopted Durabio, a bio-based polycarbonate engineering plastic from Mitsubishi Chemical, in two of its latest models traversing Japanese streets. The plastic is being employed on two wheels for the colored bodywork and windshield of its X-ADV motorcycles sold in Japan since December 2024. Further, Durabio has been utilized in the instrument panel of the N-ONE e — a new mini passenger electric vehicle launched by Honda in September 2025. Colorful paintless options: As well as providing the toughness and other features required for motorcycle bodywork parts, Durabio can be given a glossy, sophisticated finish via the addition of colorants. The added value derived from eliminating the conventional painting process was a major factor in the decision to adopt Durabio for this application, marking its first use for paintless bodywork for motorcycles. Honda was also cognizant of the ability to reduce VOC emissions by opting for a paintless process....

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share Hemp vs Flax : Which Natural Textile is the Most Eco-Friendly? ‍Both hemp fabric and linen are eco-friendly natural textiles with a neutral pH that makes them perfect for sensitive skin. Both materials have been used for thousands of years to make clothing, bedding, and other fabrics.   What is hemp fabric? Hemp fabric is a natural textile made from the fibers of the hemp plant. Originally cultivated in northern China and later in Europe, hemp has been grown for thousands of years and has many uses. Hemp fabric is made from fibers taken from the plant’s inner bark and is naturally long, strong, and durable. The long fibers allow the fabric to be woven into many different types of fabric, including linen, denim, and canvas. Hemp fabric is naturally eco-friendly and biodegradable, making it a great choice for fashion designers, home decorators, and eco-conscious consumers. Hemp fabric is also naturally strong and durable, making it a great material t...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share 🚀 Magnesium’s Industrial Comeback - From Risky to Reliable 🌍 Five years ago, magnesium was on every “too risky” list. Too costly. Too unstable. Too dependent. Today, that perception is finally changing, and not by chance. Working with OEMs scaling beyond 50k units/year, we’ve seen first-hand how magnesium has evolved from an experiment to a trusted industrial reality. ⚙️ Why Magnesium Matters Now 🛠 Longer die-life → −15% maintenance, +uptime ⏱ Faster HPDC cycles → +20% throughput 💵 Stable pricing → predictable budgets 🌏 Multi-regional supply & vertical integration → full traceability and reduced regional dependency ⚡ +25–45 kg Mg per EV → lighter, safer, more efficient This isn’t theory, it’s what happens when OEMs and suppliers build stability, transparency, and scalability into every step of production. 📊 Real-World Proof 🈸 China’s “Technology Roadmap 2.0”: ~25 kg Mg per EV (2025) → ~45 kg (2030) 🚗 Chery eQ5 frame: 94 kg, 100% Mg (AZ91), indust...