Magnetic Levitation in the News

Levitation Breakthrough: Scientists Create Levitating Disk That Requires No External Power
In a levitation breakthrough, scientists have created a virtually frictionless, macroscale levitating disk that requires no external power. continued..
Scientists Show Off Gravity-Defying Breakthrough In Magnetic Levitation Research
Researchers may have unlocked the potential for gravity-free technology. A new study published in Applied Physics Letters highlights how researchers have made huge breakthroughs in magnetic levitation ... continued..
Freely levitating rotor spins out ultraprecise sensors for classical and quantum physics
With a clever design, researchers have solved eddy-current damping in macroscopic levitating systems, paving the way for a wide range of sensing technologies. continued..
Scientists Create Levitating Disk That Spins For Hours Without Touching Anything
Researchers at OIST built a graphite disk that levitates and spins for hours in a vacuum, showing how perfect magnetic symmetry can cancel energy loss. continued..
Graphite platform levitates without power
Magnetic levitation is used to float everything from lightbulbs to trains, with varying levels of success, but usually it requires a power source. Now, scientists in Japan have developed a way to make ... continued..
Magnetic Levitation Technologies and Applications
Magnetic levitation (MagLev) technologies are rapidly evolving, offering transformative methodologies in materials characterisation, precision engineering and process automation. By balancing ... continued..
Photos: Tesla Cybertruck miniature defies gravity with magnetic levitation
The Levitating Cybertruck model isn’t just a static replica; it’s a dynamic display piece that floats above a magnetic base. This 1:24 scale model demonstrates the growing trend of incorporating ... continued..
Magnetic Levitation Technologies and Electrodynamic Suspension Systems
Magnetic levitation technologies and electrodynamic suspension (EDS) systems represent a transformative advancement in transportation and industrial applications. These systems utilise the principles ... continued..
Possibilities of Magnetic Levitation in Nanopositioning and Picopositioning
Dr. Christian Rudolf, an expert in parallel kinematics and magnetic drives, provides insights into PI's journey in developing magnetic levitation solutions for the semiconductor industry. “What makes ... continued..

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