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Award for outstanding development
At the 2015 eCarTec show, VACUUMSCHMELZE was presented with the Bavarian State Award for Electric and Hybrid Mobility for a new type of differential current sensor.
VACUUMSCHMELZE presents its expertise in sensors
The portfolio of current sensors of VACUUMSCHMELZE at the PCIM in Nuremberg is one of the focal points at booth 123 in hall 7.
Increased trend towards electric drives
Electric drive systems and motors are becoming increasingly. This is also evident in aviation.
Strategic Additions for the Management Team
VACUUMSCHMELZE initiates the next step in its transformation strategy and expands its management team.
VACUUMSCHMELZE shows two novelties at the PCIM
The all-current sensitive residual current sensor BEVAC and an advancement of the nanocrystalline material, VITROPERM 712, are innovations at PCIM.
Magnet assemblies for LCLS II X-ray Free Electron Laser are assembled
VAC magnets and magnet systems are used in four large research facilities on three continents.
Improved alloy for high-performance machines
VACUUMSCHMELZE is working on the further development of the Sm2Co17 alloy VACOMAX 262 HR for demanding high-performance machines.
VAC represented at electronica India
VAC presents its innovative solutions for the first time at electronica India in New Delhi.
Improved cooling systems driven by magnetocaloric materials
VACUUMSCHMELZE is driving the future of magnetocaloric cooling with CALORIVAC.
Invitation to: Webinar on electrical charging
In its webinar on electric charging, VAC shows and describes solutions for the technical challenges of the various charging modes in the field of electric mobility.
VACUUMSCHMELZE with new chief executive officer
VECTRA CO. today announced the appointment of Dr. Reiner Beutel as Chief Executive Officer of its wholly-owned subsidiary VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (VAC) effective immediately.
New Centre of Excellence for rapid solidification
VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC), one of the pioneers and leading manufacturers in rapid solidification, is opening a new Centre of Excellence (“Centre” or “CoE”) focused on the advancement of casting technology.
Racing cars with VACUUUMSCHMELZE technology assert themselves
Versatile electric motors are decisive in state-of-the-art racing. High-quality magnetic materials are required to realise motors for the highest possible power density and efficiency.
New Director of Sales in India
VACUUMSCHMELZE announces the appointment of Mr. Abhishek Nagarkar as its Director of Sales in India.
Unmatched
VAC supports this year's favourites of the Formula Student Germany, taking place at the Hockenheimring, with its high-performance materials which provide torque increases of up to 53 %.
New family member - VITROPERM 550 HF
Tape wound cores made of VITROPERM 550 HF offer improved attenuation at high frequencies (HF, f >100 kHz) in comparison to our standard alloy VITROPERM 500 F and typical EMI ferrites.
The dream of electric flying
Demands for lower kerosene consumption, lower pollutant emissions and reduced noise pollution are increasing in aviation and are driving the development of full-electric and hybrid-powered aircraft.
Extreme resistance - VACOFLUX 9 CR
Low weight, small size and best performance even at high application temperatures are the key features that VAC's materials and parts meet for automotive applications.
Renewable energies – a global phenomenon
With a broad portfolio of components as well as application know-how directly in the growth markets, VAC is ideally equipped for the worldwide increase of photovoltaic systems.
Electric motors on the rise
Car manufacturers all over the world have been working with hybrid and all-electric vehicles, however, electric high-performance drives are gaining increased relevance for production vehicles.
Unspoilt environment
VAC has already built up more than 150 cabins in almost 40 years and thus has unmatched experience in the conception, planning and execution of shielding cabins for the most diverse requirements.
Never change a winning team
Thanks to the rotor-stator systems made of VAC's cobalt iron materials, the AMZ racing team won the overall first prize at the Formula Student Germany in Hockenheim on August 12 this year.
VACSTACK stator provides a decisive reduction of size and weight
VAC the specialist in combining cobalt-iron rotor-stator-systems and permanent magnet assemblies to record-breaking systems is supporting the University of Nottingham (UoN).
US Government bans Import of Rare-Earth Magnets
The US government banned the use of RE-permanent magnets e.g. NdFeB and SmCo as well as and tungsten originating in China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran in products for national defense purposes.
flexible. efficient. successful.
The market for smartphones that can be charged inductively is growing continuously. VITROPERM 800 allows the thinnest effective shielding foils to be realized.
Connecting everything – smart, safe & secure
VAC's clear strategic focus on new electric vehicles and their charging options as well as solutions to energy-related problems are reflected in the numerous innovations at electronica 2018.
VAC appoints Erik Eschen as Chief Executive Officer
VAC Group announced it has named Erik Eschen as its new Chief Executive Officer effective 01 November 2018.
Smart-Coil - High attenuation at low cost
VACUUMSCHMELZE’s patent-pending smart coils are used, which enable significantly higher attenuation, especially at high frequencies.
New rare-earth permanent magnet family
The main features of the new neodymium-iron-boron magnets, VACODYM 80X TP are improved magnetic properties and higher environmental compatibility.
Safety on snow and ice
A cutting-edge and unusual application of the amorphous material VITROBRAZE is its use in modern, efficient and cost-effective infrared heating systems.
E-mobility made easy
The new standard series of automotive qualified cores for common mode suppression is now available in a sample case.
Highly linear current monitoring - High Precision Current Transformers
The new 100 A current transformer is the ideal solution for reliable and uninterrupted operation in industrial production lines, server farms or substations.
Eco-friendly refrigeration technology
The complete elimination of greenhouse gases distinguishes cooling systems based on the magnetocaloric effect from those, based on conventional compressor technology.
New cobalt-iron material for motor applications
With the new CoFe alloy VACOFLUX X1, VAC has succeeded in making a material with motorsport technology accessible to a wider mass.
Driving into the future with 48 V
The EU's CO2 limits represent a challenge for the automotive industry, which require fast and cost-effective hybridisation.
Most compact closed-loop current sensor for rated currents over 1,000 A
Precision for High Power Applications - For the first time, a compact current sensor with high measuring accuracy for a continuous current IN = 1,500 A were realized with a MOSFET Class D output stage
Highly efficient pod drive equipped with VACODYM magnets
Sustainability, reduced emissions and increased effiency are the topics of today. A groundbreaking pod drive for modern cuise ships that keeps these requirements has been built with VACODYM magnets.
Presentation of the "Innovator of the Year 2019" award
VAC received the "Innovator of the Year 2019" award for its innovative manufacturing process for VACOCOIL current-compensated chokes.
Low-emission flying in the uplift
VAC successfully participated in the Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium. C CoFe materials are a unique way to meet the technical requirements.
benvac protects charging infrastructure from fault currents
The benvac all-current sensitive differential current sensor ensures reliable fault current monitoring and shutdown in the event of electrical hazards in charging stations or wall boxes.
VAC announces DFARS compliance
VAC announces that their range of permanent magnet materials can be produced in full compliance with ‘The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act - NDAA 2019’.
From traditional diesel to modern electric car
Amorphous copper-based brazing foils made of VITROBRAZE® make the production of highly efficient copper coolers possible.
Solar energy on the rise
The new 75 A current sensor from VAC allows higher switching frequencies and, as a result, smaller and more cost-effective components for photovoltaic inverters.
Commom mode chokes for highest load currents
VACOCOIL saves space and costs by using shaped copper bars that are placed on the core instead of the conventional heavy wire winding.
Magnetism on Prescription
VACODYM provides a particularly high energy density and coercive field strength athus making it ideally suited for applications in medical technology, where the requirements are especially high.
Joining forces against Corona
VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) is supplying the Swiss based Maxon Group with its PERMENORM 5000 V5 for Maxon’s Brushless EC 22 DC motor. These motors are used in respiration therapy devices.
EMC solutions as plug & play products
The demand for products that enable short-term EMC solutions is constantly increasing. VAC offers the solution with its standard series of toroidal cores and inductive components.
Innovative permanent magnet production - Interlinked Production
VAC has reached another milestone by implementing "Interlinked Production" for the manufacturing of NdFeB magnets – improving both quality and production costs.
VAC is part of the European Raw Material Alliance
VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) is proud to be part of the European Raw Materials Alliance ERMA and to contribute to an economically resilient and environmentally friendly Europe.
VAC wins innovation award in two categories
VACUUMSCHMELZE has been awarded the "Innovator of the Year" award by the trade magazine "Design & Elektronik" in two different categories with two products at the same time.
Reduced to highest performance
VITROPERM® 550 HF is characterized by excellent magnetic properties in the high-frequency range. This material enables components with optimized size and weight at highest noise suppression.
Using the power of the sun safely
VAC developed a completely new differential current sensor series to fulfill the requirements of the largest available photovoltaic string inverters on the market.
All from one source
VAC was certified according to the requirements of EN 9100, not only for soft magnetics but for permanent magnets, as well.
In Search of the Neutron Dipole
Researchers at the Swiss Paul Scherrer Institute are on the trail of the electric dipole moment of the neutron. For this, VAC installed a walk-in shielded room with unique properties.
VACOMAX 262 TP sets new benchmarks
VACOMAX 262 TP is the ideal choice for electric turbochargers and high-speed motors for air compressors needed for hydrogen fuel cells.
VACUUMSCHMELZE announces partnership with EuroGroup
VAC announces its partnership with the EuroGroup to establish local production within the Americas (USMCA). The two companies have invested in production and expanded development capabilities.
98 years of VAC success story
The Hanau-based company VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) will celebrate its 98th anniversary on July 1, 2021, and can look back on almost a century of success with many inventions and innovations.
VAC supports AIR RACE E
Air Race E is a revolutionary form of air racing, as it is the first ever purely electric aircraft race ever. We are proud to support this racing series with our experience.
Versatility is the key
Current transformers proved success for many years in so-called smart meters. A new application for this outstanding product are stationary charging stations for electric vehicles.
Promotions of our Asian Colleagues
We are pleased to announce personnel changes to our VAC Asia team effective August 1, 2021. We congratulate Yanyan Li and Peter Pei on their new positions.
Announcement from General Motors and VACUUMSCHMELZE
VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) and General Motors (GM) announce plans to build a new magnet factory in the U.S. to support EV growth.
Interview with VAC for the 98th anniversary of the company
Germany is the land of hidden champions and VAC is one of them. Take a look behind the scenes and read the interview with Dr. Ralf Koch, VP Research & Development.
Consultation with semiconductor leader Allegro MicroSystems
VAC Announces New Open-Loop Current Sensor for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. The sensors are based on the latest current sensor ICs from Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
Moving the World
Berlin will be the meetingpoint during the Advanced E-Motor conference. VAC will participate with updates on cobalt-iron alloys and magnetsystems allowing motor performance to increase significantly.
New power electronics for a sunny future
In the GaN-HighPower project, new technologies for use in next-generation photovoltaic inverters are being developed and tested in practice.
Magnetocaloric cooling systems in buoyancy
The latest development in VAC's magnetocaloric materials enabled Fraunhofer IPM Institute to achieve a breakthrough in terms of increasing the performance of cooling systems
VAC supports refugee relief on the ground
Deeply affected by what he saw unfolding in Ukraine, our employee David Bayer spontaneously organized a relief mission to the Polish-Ukrainian border.
Highly efficient materials for electric drives
Together with partners from industry, research institutes and universities, VAC has succeeded in achieving groundbreaking results in electric drive systems.
From Hanau to the stages of the world
Often, VAC's products are not seen in use. But one very special product has made it to the biggest stages and improves the sound and feel of many artists.
Focused on the Future
To meet the rapidly advancing demand for high-precision current sensors, a team has now been defined to focus entirely on the development of these solutions.
How VAC helps to change the world we live in
The world is changing and VAC is an essential part of this change. We like to show you how VAC has been influencing our daily lives over the last century and will continue to do so in the future.
The way we improve electrification with cobalt iron alloys and rare-earth permanent magnets
Electrification is advancing in all aspects of life., Combustion engines in transportation are quickly migrating to electric motors. This will change the way we travel and care for the environment.
Cooperation Agreement with Universiti Malaysia
VAC and Universiti Malaysia Pahang signed a joint agreement to establish an international cooperation with the aim of jointly strengthening and promoting the technical education of young students.
Evolution of magnetic materials to support today’s electronic requirements
More electrification and advances in technology has its challenges. Electromagnetic interference often occurs because of the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Learn how we manage this.
From Hidden Champion to Hesse-Champion
VAC has always been a true hidden champion. Now we have been named 'Hesse Champion' for our most versatile and at the same time most complex alloy class.
VAC receives the Hessian State Award for Energy
We are proud to have been awarded the Hessian State Prize for Energy for our innovative CALORIVAC-technology.
COMBICHOKE: CMC and DMC combined
VAC's patented Combichoke technology helps to reduce both, common mode and differential mode currents, in a space-saving manner by integrating a second core into just one component.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Sumter plant
An exciting milestone achieved in March 7: The groundbreaking of eVAC represents the culmination of a tremendous partnership with General Motors, Department of Defense, State, and Community officials.
VACUUMSCHMELZE celebrates anniversary
On 01.07.2023, around 4,500 guests, including the Lord Mayor of Hanau and the granddaughter of the company's founder, enjoyed a relaxed day on the occasion of VAC's 100th birthday.
Cyclic Materials and VACUUMSCHMELZE Partner to Recycle Critical Magnet Manufacturing By-products
Cyclic Materials and VACUUMSCHMELZE are working together to recycle by-products from magnet production, creating a sustainable supply chain for materials critical to the global energy transition.
VITROPERM 550 HF cores for advanced EMC solutions in industrial applications
VACUUMSCHMELZE is expanding its product portfolio of EMC cores made of the new nanocrystalline material VITROPERM® 550 HF.
e-VAC Magnetics Receives Historic $111.9 Million Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit for Construction of First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina
e-VAC Magnetics Receives Historic $111.9 Million Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit for Construction of First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina
New acceleration record thanks to cobalt-iron alloys from VAC
This year, the AMZ team already achieved the third acceleration record thanks to cobalt-iron alloys from VAC - in an incredible 0.956 seconds from 0 to 100 Km/h.
Ara Partners acquires VACUUMSCHMELZE
Ara Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in industrial decarbonization investments, today announced that it has acquired VAC.
On the road to an electric future
VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) announces binding supply agreement with General Motors (GM) to support EV growth.
Thrilled to join the Sumter, South Carolina community”
e-VAC Magnetics (e-VAC), a leading manufacturer of rare earth permanent magnets in the Western Hemisphere, today announced it is establishing U.S. operations in South Carolina.
Racing cars with VACUUUMSCHMELZE technology assert themselves
Versatile electric motors are decisive in state-of-the-art racing. High-quality magnetic materials are required to realise motors for the highest possible power density and efficiency.
New Director of Sales in India
VACUUMSCHMELZE announces the appointment of Mr. Abhishek Nagarkar as its Director of Sales in India.
Unmatched
VAC supports this year's favourites of the Formula Student Germany, taking place at the Hockenheimring, with its high-performance materials which provide torque increases of up to 53 %.
New family member - VITROPERM 550 HF
Tape wound cores made of VITROPERM 550 HF offer improved attenuation at high frequencies (HF, f >100 kHz) in comparison to our standard alloy VITROPERM 500 F and typical EMI ferrites.
The dream of electric flying
Demands for lower kerosene consumption, lower pollutant emissions and reduced noise pollution are increasing in aviation and are driving the development of full-electric and hybrid-powered aircraft.
Extreme resistance - VACOFLUX 9 CR
Low weight, small size and best performance even at high application temperatures are the key features that VAC's materials and parts meet for automotive applications.
Renewable energies – a global phenomenon
With a broad portfolio of components as well as application know-how directly in the growth markets, VAC is ideally equipped for the worldwide increase of photovoltaic systems.
Electric motors on the rise
Car manufacturers all over the world have been working with hybrid and all-electric vehicles, however, electric high-performance drives are gaining increased relevance for production vehicles.
Unspoilt environment
VAC has already built up more than 150 cabins in almost 40 years and thus has unmatched experience in the conception, planning and execution of shielding cabins for the most diverse requirements.
Never change a winning team
Thanks to the rotor-stator systems made of VAC's cobalt iron materials, the AMZ racing team won the overall first prize at the Formula Student Germany in Hockenheim on August 12 this year.
VACSTACK stator provides a decisive reduction of size and weight
VAC the specialist in combining cobalt-iron rotor-stator-systems and permanent magnet assemblies to record-breaking systems is supporting the University of Nottingham (UoN).
US Government bans Import of Rare-Earth Magnets
The US government banned the use of RE-permanent magnets e.g. NdFeB and SmCo as well as and tungsten originating in China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran in products for national defense purposes.
flexible. efficient. successful.
The market for smartphones that can be charged inductively is growing continuously. VITROPERM 800 allows the thinnest effective shielding foils to be realized.
Connecting everything – smart, safe & secure
VAC's clear strategic focus on new electric vehicles and their charging options as well as solutions to energy-related problems are reflected in the numerous innovations at electronica 2018.
VAC appoints Erik Eschen as Chief Executive Officer
VAC Group announced it has named Erik Eschen as its new Chief Executive Officer effective 01 November 2018.