Inside this Issue: CONTENT FEATURES & COLUMNS 6 The Big Screen: Special Effects with the Aid of Absolute Draw-Wire Encoders Draw-wire encoders from SIKO GmbH, a manufacturer of sensors and positioning systems, are used by the British company Absolute MoCo, which develops and builds hydraulic studio environments for special effects in movie productions. page 6 10 Magelec to Supply PM Axial Flux Motor Systems for New e-Car Racing Circuit When Europe's new racing circuit for performance e-touring cars gets going, Shanghai-based Magelec Propulsion plans to have its advanced permanent magnet axial flux motors under the hoods. The new ETCR race tour is positioned to become an important proving ground for advanced technology in future e-automobiles. 14 page 10 GE Power Conversion Equips Navy Fleets with Electric Propulsion Systems GE Power Conversion is providing Integrated electric power and propulsion systems to navies around the world. Recent projects include the US Navy's first full-electric power and propulsion ship, the USS Zumwalt. Two other projects involve new patrol ships for the Royal Canadian Navy and a new combat support ship for the Royal Netherlands Navy. 30 page 14 Soft Saturation Important for Inductors in SMPS, Explains Abracon The best inductor for today's dynamic switch-mode power systems (SMPS) is one that has soft saturation, says passive component manufacturer Abracon. Designed to maximize power conservation, the saturation strategy favors using inductors made of composite material rather than materials such as hard ferrite which exhibit hard saturation. DEPARTMENTS 4 24 20 18 30 28 Editor's Choice/ Features Research & Development Product News Industry News Events Calendar/ Advertising Index Tech Tips Get more news and features at www.MagneticsMag.com March/April 2022 * Magnetics Business & Technology 3http://www.MagneticsMag.com