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