Highlights

• Kalen Fitch has been with Gasbarre for three years, focusing on powder compaction solutions.
• Gasbarre is involved in the production of neodymium iron boron magnets.
• The U.S. is heavily reliant on China for magnet production and technology.
• There is a growing demand for domestically produced magnets due to supply chain risks.
• Gasbarre is working on scaling up production to meet increasing customer demands.
• The company faces challenges in developing larger and more efficient compaction presses.
• High-performance magnets are critical for defense and automotive applications.
• R&D efforts are essential for advancing magnet production technology.
• The market for magnets is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
• Central Pennsylvania has the potential to become a center of excellence for magnet production.

In this episode of the Rare Earth Exchanges podcast, Kalen Fitch from Gasbarre discusses the evolution of magnet production, the challenges faced in scaling up operations, and the importance of high-performance magnets in various industries. He highlights the need for R&D support and the technical challenges involved in producing neodymium magnets. The conversation also touches on the pricing dynamics in the market and the future outlook for magnet production in the U.S.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Gasbarre and Kalen Fitch
• 03:16 The Shift in Magnet Production and Supply Chain Dynamics
• 06:59 Growing Demand for Domestic Magnet Production
• 09:10 Challenges in the U.S. Magnet Production Landscape
• 10:33 Performance Requirements in Magnet Production
• 12:04 Navigating Supply Chain Risks and Pricing Dynamics
• 17:44 The Need for R&D and Industrial Policy Support
• 24:47 Timeframes for Scaling Production
• 27:12 Future Predictions for the Magnet Market

https://rareearthexchanges.com/podcast/s1-e28/