Prof. George Hadjipanayis Strengthens Collaboration with AMEN on Advanced Permanent Magnets

Athens, Greece 11 September 2025 AMEN was honored to host Professor George Hadjipanayis, a world-leading authority in magnetic materials and one of the co-inventors of the NdFeB permanent magnet in 1983–1984 , for in-depth discussions on advancing permanent magnet technologies. The meeting focused on the next challenges in magnet design , including: Achieving enhanced coercivity via nanostructuring of Fe₂₋ₓCoₓP₁₋ᵧSiᵧ-type magnets. Increasing the energy product of axially compressed bonded magnets based on AMEN’s high-entropy doped (Nd-Pr)-(La-Ce)FeB compounds . Outlining requirements for the next generation of magnetic alloys , targeting permanent magnets with energy products above 520 kJ/m³ , well beyond the performance of current Nd-Dy-Fe-B magnets. Prof. Hadjipanayis expressed strong enthusiasm for AMEN’s achievements and noted the state-of-the-art experimental infrastructure now in place. Over the past year, AMEN has acquired advanced equipment including a Rigaku MiniFlex XRD system , an automatic hysteriograph magnetometer , a 1400 °C box furnace, a turbopump vacuum system , SPEX8000 high-energy ball milling , and a complete electrical resistivity system . Combined with established arc-melting and powder sintering facilities , these resources enable AMEN to cover the entire innovation chain: from conceptual design and alloy fabrication to structural/magnetic characterization and prototype device development. To commemorate Prof. Hadjipanayis’s visit and highlight AMEN’s commitment to social governance and environmental stewardship , the company planted young trees on the land surrounding its headquarters — a symbolic act reinforcing AMEN’s responsibility toward the community and the environment. This integrated approach makes AMEN a unique hub for magnetic materials research in Greece and Southeastern Europe, bridging fundamental science with applied technology. About AMEN AMEN is dedicated to developing next-generation permanent magnets through innovative alloy design, nanostructuring, and entropy-driven stabilization. Its mission is to accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy and advanced technologies by delivering high-performance magnetic solutions while adhering to the highest social and environmental standards. Media Contact: Filotas Niarchos COO and Production line manager f.niarchos@amen-tech.com  | +30 2106000278