In the intricate array of modern manufacturing, the Powder Metallurgy (PM) industry stands as a dynamic force, continually shaping the future as a sustainable metal forming technology. As we navigate through the current landscape of PM, it becomes evident that innovation is not merely a choice but a necessity ..read more

Unlocking the Potential of DC Motors and Solenoids  Did you know that the average American vehicle is packed with more than 60 DC motors and solenoids? As we shift towards electric and hybrid powertrains, the count of these DC devices is on the rise. This shift is driven by the absence of internal combustion engines, which generate vacuum and run the serpentine belt-driven devices.  Absent this, separate power sources are required to drive these auxiliary devices. This growing reliance on DC motors opens up exciting possibilities for harnessing the potential of powder metallurgy (PM ..read more

Powder Metallurgy (PM) has established itself as a leading-edge parts manufacturing process - enabling new designs with simplified production while simultaneously offering cost effectiveness and reduced carbon emissions. What started out offering self-lubricating bearings has evolved into a process capable of meeting the most stringent mechanical property demands for automotive, lawn and garden, HVAC, power tools... This high performance evolution at Horizon Technology is a synergy of unique powders coupled with advancements in both compaction and sintering technologies to create 3 pillars of ..read more

PM – A Reliable Part making Technology   Today’s manufacturing environment demands flexibility of design along with minimum energy consumption and long-term reliability.  Flexibility of design means the ability to create complex 3D shapes while minimizing machining losses (also an energy waster).  What if you can take your current design, either a single piece (requiring extensive machining) or a complex multi-piece assembly, and convert it into one piece with known reliability and potential cost-saving advantages.  The answer is powder metallurgy (PM).  PM is an esta ..read more

Much like the automotive market, the electric motor market is undergoing a dramatic revolution aimed at higher performance and reduced energy consumption. This is not to suggest that the traditional radial flux motor design will be totally replaced but there are numerous new and existing applications where weight, size, performance, and energy consumption will play a more dominant role in the motor selection. The old adage of “one size fits all” can no longer be used in the design of electric motors with each application having its own unique requirements. What are the current new motor desig ..read more

You may be asking why we’re advocating for the use of Ultra High-Temperature Sintering (UHTS) for powder metal components – As discussed previously, this revolutionary sintering process offers performance-enhancing benefits (such as lighter weight, reduced size, and higher fatigue strength) to a wide variety of applications (speed reducer sets, transmission components, ceiling fans, mobility applications, parking pawls, and more).  ..read more

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Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison are names that resonate with innovation and discovery. Despite their inherent creativity, they pursued different paths to electrify the world. Edison was promoting DC, while Tesla was promoting AC. Ultimately, Tesla's theories on AC proved to be a preferred solution for electrification. As a consequence of this and his experience in electrical engineering, he set out to create a motor that ran solely on AC power without the need for brushes. Tesla’s aim was to develop a more reliable, efficient motor with precise control over its speed and torque – something no ..read more

There’s no question soft magnetic composites (SMCs) offer value to the efficiency, size, weight and performance of electrical machines. As industries continue to become more electrified and harness the gains of SMCs, we have to look to the future and ask ourselves, are SMCs sustainable? How do they contribute to the circular economy of an electric motor ..read more

Historically, the automotive sector has captured about 80% of the powder metal (PM) industry. As we know, the global automotive industry has been transforming at a rapid pace and the focus has shifted toward electrification. Many view this as a threat to the PM industry - while others find great opportunity - electric motors using Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC ..read more