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Niron Magnetics Secures $33M from Leading Automotive Manufacturers to Meet Growing Demand for Rare Earth-Free Magnets

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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As more cars are bought around the globe and demand surges for EVs, so does the demand for more stable and sustainable alternatives to rare-earth materials.

Key Points: 
  • As more cars are bought around the globe and demand surges for EVs, so does the demand for more stable and sustainable alternatives to rare-earth materials.
  • Further, Niron’s alternative to rare-earth magnets promises improved temperature stability compared to other options currently available on the market, which is critical for automotive use.
  • With the new investments from GM Ventures and Stellantis Ventures, and previous funding from Volvo Cars Tech Fund , Niron is now backed by three leading automotive manufacturers.
  • This commitment demonstrates the potential of its Clean Earth Magnet technology to meet the automotive industry’s need to diversify and secure its supply chain with a viable alternative to rare earth magnets.

Niron Magnetics Expands its Focus on Government Relations with New Vice President of Government Affairs and New Board Member

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Niron Magnetics , the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, today announced it has appointed Mark Schramek as Vice President, Government Affairs.

Key Points: 
  • Niron Magnetics , the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, today announced it has appointed Mark Schramek as Vice President, Government Affairs.
  • “We look forward to leveraging both Mark and Don’s in-depth technical and legal expertise to support Niron in advancing our global government affairs initiatives,” said Jonathan Rowntree, CEO at Niron.
  • As a seasoned government relations executive within the aerospace and defense industries, he has advised senior defense, industry and congressional leadership.
  • Prior to joining Niron, Schramek was Executive Director, Corporate and Government Affairs for Cirrus Aircraft, a global general aviation aircraft manufacturer.

IDTechEx Discusses the Evolution of the Modern Electric Motor Market for Electric Vehicles

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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IDTechEx has been writing research reports about electric traction motors in electric vehicles since 2012, but each year there are new developments that continue to surprise and impress.

Key Points: 
  • IDTechEx has been writing research reports about electric traction motors in electric vehicles since 2012, but each year there are new developments that continue to surprise and impress.
  • IDTechEx's latest iteration of " Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2024-2034 " takes a deep dive into motor technology, market adoption, material utilization, and market forecasts.
  • IDTechEx's report, " Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2024-2034 ", carries out performance and market analysis of emerging motor technologies with players, adoption, and 10-year market forecasts.
  • Dr James Edmondson, author of this article and Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, will be presenting a webinar on Thursday 13 July 2023 - Electric Motors for EVs: Technology, Material, and Market Evolution .

IDTechEx Discusses the Evolution of the Modern Electric Motor Market for Electric Vehicles

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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IDTechEx has been writing research reports about electric traction motors in electric vehicles since 2012, but each year there are new developments that continue to surprise and impress.

Key Points: 
  • IDTechEx has been writing research reports about electric traction motors in electric vehicles since 2012, but each year there are new developments that continue to surprise and impress.
  • IDTechEx's latest iteration of " Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2024-2034 " takes a deep dive into motor technology, market adoption, material utilization, and market forecasts.
  • IDTechEx's report, " Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2024-2034 ", carries out performance and market analysis of emerging motor technologies with players, adoption, and 10-year market forecasts.
  • Dr James Edmondson, author of this article and Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, will be presenting a webinar on Thursday 13 July 2023 - Electric Motors for EVs: Technology, Material, and Market Evolution .

Niron Magnetics to Present at the 2023 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Niron Magnetics , the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, today announced that it will participate in the 2023 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) Energy Innovation Summit , taking place March 22-24, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Key Points: 
  • Niron Magnetics , the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, today announced that it will participate in the 2023 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) Energy Innovation Summit , taking place March 22-24, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think about America’s energy challenges in new and innovative ways.
  • At the summit, Frank Johnson, CTO, Niron Magnetics and Tom Grainger, Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development will deliver a presentation:
    The Niron team will also be showcasing its technology at booth #717 during the summit.
  • To learn more about Niron Magnetics and its Clean Earth Magnet® technology, please visit https://nironmagnetics.com/ .

Niron Magnetics Appoints Seasoned Innovative Materials Executive Jonathan Rowntree as New CEO

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Niron Magnetics , the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, today announced the company has appointed Jonathan Rowntree as its new CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Niron Magnetics , the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, today announced the company has appointed Jonathan Rowntree as its new CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005281/en/
    Niron Magnetics CEO Jonathan Rowntree (Photo: Business Wire)
    Jonathan is a seasoned executive leader with a proven track record of commercializing new-to-the-world solutions in the advanced materials space, most recently as Senior Vice President of Advanced Electronics Solutions of Rogers Corporation.
  • Jonathan is enthusiastic, shares the same vision, and has the leadership skills Niron needs to bring our Clean Earth Magnet to market,” said Andy.
  • “I am excited to see Niron advance to this next stage, and look forward to supporting Jonathan and the team in executing Niron’s mission.”
    To learn more about Niron Magnetics and its Clean Earth Magnet® technology, please visit https://nironmagnetics.com/ .

Niron Magnetics Secures $17.5M SCALEUP Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Nirons project was selected by ARPA-E from a competitive pool of energy industry applicants to support the commercialization of its Clean Earth Magnets.

Key Points: 
  • Nirons project was selected by ARPA-E from a competitive pool of energy industry applicants to support the commercialization of its Clean Earth Magnets.
  • The project will expand Nirons current capacity to sample to customers, accelerating the prototyping and qualification of Clean Earth Magnets in commercial products.
  • This SCALEUP grant accelerates our trajectory, said Andy Blackburn, CEO of Niron Magnetics.
  • Six leading global manufacturers of devices that rely on magnets have partnered with Niron on the SCALEUP project, spanning various end-use industries.

Niron Magnetics Expands Management Team with Three Key Technology and Operations Hires

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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All three are talented, growth-oriented experts in their respective fields with experience scaling global materials companies, said Andy Blackburn, CEO of Niron Magnetics.

Key Points: 
  • All three are talented, growth-oriented experts in their respective fields with experience scaling global materials companies, said Andy Blackburn, CEO of Niron Magnetics.
  • Nirons mission and the world changing potential of our technology is what attracted these new team members to join us.
  • Their passion and expertise further empower our team as we usher in a more sustainable future for the magnetics industry.
  • Peter Ladwig, Ph.D., vice president, nanoparticle technology joins Niron following nearly 20 years with TDK Hutchinson Technology.

Anzu Partners Promotes Dr. Jimmy Kan to Partner

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Anzu Partners , an investment firm that focuses on early stage industrial and life science technology companies, today announced the promotion of Jimmy Kan , Ph.D., to Partner.

Key Points: 
  • Anzu Partners , an investment firm that focuses on early stage industrial and life science technology companies, today announced the promotion of Jimmy Kan , Ph.D., to Partner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220726005218/en/
    Anzu Partners has promoted Jimmy Kan, Ph.D., to Partner.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Jimmys promotion to partner is a reflection of the years of hard work and passion he has put into his role as a key member of our investment team here at Anzu, said David Michael, managing partner at Anzu Partners.
  • It has been such an incredible experience to work with the brilliant team at Anzu over the last few years, said Jimmy Kan, partner at Anzu Partners.

Niron Magnetics Receives Strategic Investment from Western Digital Capital

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Niron Magnetics , the company developing the worlds first high-performance permanent magnets free of rare earths, today announced it has received an investment from Western Digital Capital , the investment arm of data storage solutions provider Western Digital.

Key Points: 
  • Niron Magnetics , the company developing the worlds first high-performance permanent magnets free of rare earths, today announced it has received an investment from Western Digital Capital , the investment arm of data storage solutions provider Western Digital.
  • The new investment from Western Digital Capital demonstrates strong global interest in utilizing our unique Clean Earth Magnet technology to create a more sustainable future in data storage.
  • Western Digital is driving toward a more sustainable supply chain, and magnets play a critical role in that chain for HDDs, said Dan Steere, Senior Vice President, Western Digital Capital.
  • To learn more about Niron Magnetics and its Clean Earth Magnet technology, please visit https://nironmagnetics.com/ .