June 5, Jinhua, Zhejiang — Panhub Power and the Ningbo Institute of Materials,
Chinese Academy of Sciences jointly developed a dedicated permanent-magnet steel
that markedly improves compatibility with axial-flux motors. The material yields
large gains in magnetic energy product, high-temperature stability and
mechanical strength, boosting axial-flux motors' efficiency, power/torque
density and long-term operational stability while better balancing peak
performance and lifecycle cost. The developers say the advance provides key
support for a domestically autonomous, full-process axial-flux electric-drive
supply chain and large-scale market deployment aimed at benchmarking
international leaders.