08/03/2021
Magnets are everywhere. We have discussed this a lot in the past about how magnets are used within our televisions and within the cameras used to film our much-loved movies.
15/02/2021
Magnets are here, there and everywhere and a lot of the time we don't even realise it. For instance, in the smartphone or other electronic device that you are reading this post on, there will be magnets hard at work.
08/02/2021
What is a reed switch? A reed switch is an electromagnetic switch that is used to control the flow of electrical currents in a circuit.
25/01/2021
First created in 1821, the homopolar motor was the first electric motor to be built. A homopolar motor is a direct current (DC) electric motor which produces constant circular motion.
12/01/2021
Roller coasters; love them or hate them, there is no denying that they bring an abundance of fun. But did you know magnets play a vital part in providing these thrills?
13/08/2020
These strong Neodymium pot magnets with a rubber base and swivel hook are ideal for holding various items in any desired direction.
When we talk about magnetic levitation what we are referring to is an object suspended by magnetic pressure which counteracts the effects of gravity. It generates images of large futuristic objects hovering and travelling at high speeds.
08/06/2020
Did you know magnets have key roles in recycling centres? They are used in a variety of ways to help recycling plants separate materials efficiently.
08/05/2020
With all the excitement this got us thinking. Do magnets still work in space? Are they used in space missions, and if so how? So, we did some investigating and here are our findings…
27/02/2020
Leading on from Magnets in movies, they are also referenced amongst our favourite TV programmes. We will try and avoid any spoilers; in case you haven’t watched the programmes we discuss.
