The Rare Earths Tucked away at the bottom of the periodic table, with names that are difficult to spell and pronounce, the rare earth elements have become critical components in a wide variety of applications. Because the rare earths are naturally found together in the ore, the industry can seem ver...

Spontaneous Thoughts A collection of writings, some published, some unpublished, on a variety of subjects. Published in Dysprosium 2.0, Spring 2013 705 KB Retired, Senile and Dead, Winter 2012 587 KB And the Wisdom to Know the Difference, Fall 2012 673 KB The End of Axial Pressing, Summer 2012 597 K...

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FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why is your business called Spontaneous Materials? A. I was trying to find a name connected to all my areas of expertise and to convey the sense of unfettered speed. Of course in magnetism there is spontaneous magnetization, the external manifestation of the nat...

Technical Training The scenario is quite common. By promotion or transfer, someone needs to gain some knowledge about magnetic materials or the rare earths, starting from scratch. Usually there is some urgency involved, so waiting weeks or months for the next available short course or conference may...