Novel magnetic materials now under investigation could boost power density, lower losses, increase efficiency, and reduce size and cost in power electronics. One example of what might be possible from such research comes from Southpole Magnetics in Pittsburgh, a company formed by magnetics researchers at Carnegie Mellon University. The firm envisions large-scale, 35-ton transformers redesigned […]
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Potential game changer for prosthetics: The electroadhesive clutch
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have come up with a solid-state clutch they say is three to 30 times lighter than ordinary clutch mechanisms with the same holding…