AMEN presents the development and fabrication of a novel series of permanent magnets

Florence, Italy — 30 October 2025

AMEN New Technologies proudly announces the participation members of its R&D team, represented by Dr. Dimitrios Niarchos (R&D Director) and Mrs. Evangelia Dimeli (Research Associate), in the 18th Progress Meeting of the BEETHOVEN Project, held in Florence, Italy, on 29–30 October 2025. The meeting brought together more than 30 leading researchers, industry partners, and innovation stakeholders from across Europe to review ongoing scientific and technological results in the field of next-generation permanent magnets and sustainable materials.

During the meeting, the AMEN team presented significant advances in the development of axially compressed permanent magnets based on High Entropy Intermetallic Compounds (HEICs) derived from (NdPr)-(LaCe)FeB alloy systems. These materials are strategically important, as they aim to reduce dependence on critical and high-cost rare-earth elements, while maintaining high magnetic performance.

A major highlight of AMEN’s contribution was the demonstration of fully processed, application-relevant magnet samples, with dimensions of:

• 20 × 20 × 20 mm³

• 20 × 40 × 20 mm³

These magnets were successfully fabricated with up to 80% substitution of the expensive heavy rare-earth components (Nd, Pr) by more abundant and lower-cost elements (La, Ce)—without compromising magnetic performance. This marks a breakthrough toward economically viable and resource-resilient magnet manufacturing, fully aligned with the BEETHOVEN project’s objectives and the broader strategic priorities of the European Union for sustainable advanced materials and clean-energy technologies.

The results presented by AMEN demonstrate:

• Successful alloy composition optimization using High Entropy Intermetallic design principles.

• Controlled microstructure engineering enabling high coercivity and remanence despite reduced Nd/Pr content.

• Reliable fabrication of bulk-sized permanent magnets suitable for industrial demonstration and scale-up.

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These achievements reinforce AMEN New Technologies’ role as a key industrial innovator within the BEETHOVEN consortium and contribute to Europe’s effort to secure strategic autonomy in advanced magnetics and the electrification supply chain.

The company extends its appreciation to the meeting hosts and partners for their constructive collaboration and looks forward to continued progress as the BEETHOVEN project advances to its next phases.

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