By ATN
Summary: Niron Magnetics and Bimotal are collaborating to develop high-performance electric motors using domestically sourced, rare-earth-free Iron Nitride magnets. The partnership combines Niron’s scalable magnet technology with Bimotal’s ultra-compact, high-torque motor systems, targeting mobility and robotics applications while reducing reliance on constrained rare-earth supply chains. The first prototypes from this collaboration will debut at CES 2026.
Key engineering takeaway: Integrating Iron Nitride magnets into Bimotal’s motors provides high torque and performance without rare-earth materials, supporting fully domestically sourced powertrains. This approach enables scalable, high-efficiency motors suitable for robotics and electrified mobility platforms while mitigating supply chain risks.
Why it matters: The collaboration addresses a critical industry challenge by offering rare-earth-free, high-performance motor solutions that support U.S. manufacturing and reduce dependency on global critical mineral supply chains, enabling more resilient and sustainable mobility and robotics systems.
Niron Magnetics, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rare-earth-free Iron Nitride permanent magnets, and Bimotal, a leader in ultra-compact, high-torque motor systems, are collaborating to develop next-generation electric motor designs for mobility and robotics applications.
As companies across industries actively seek to reduce supply chain risk and limit reliance on foreign sources, manufacturers are rethinking how their technology is designed and sourced. The Bimotal motor systems are designed and assembled in the United States, supported by a global supply chain as the company works to reduce supply chain risk and enable fully domestically sourced powertrain solutions. Niron Magnetics is addressing this challenge by scaling its domestically sourced and manufactured Iron Nitride magnet technology, which provides a high-performance solution that eliminates reliance on rare earth materials.
This collaboration advances a strategic domestic supply chain for high-performance electric motors, addressing critical dependencies in rare earth materials while supporting U.S. manufacturing capabilities. The first prototypes from this collaboration will be unveiled at CES 2026.
Bimotal’s Elevate motor system was recognized as a TIME Best Invention in 2024, and Niron Magnetics’ Iron Nitride magnet technology earned the same distinction in 2023. Together, these award-winning innovations address one of the electric motor and actuator industry’s most pressing challenges, which is building high-performance systems without dependence on constrained rare earth supply chains.
“Bimotal’s customers, particularly in the robotics sector, are increasingly seeking powertrain solutions that can be fully sourced in the United States without performance compromises,” said Toby Ricco, Founder and CEO of Bimotal. “By working directly with Niron Magnetics, we are developing state-of-the-art solutions that look to resolve a number of operational and supply chain challenges. We are committed to pushing the limits of what’s possible in electric motor design.”
As demand for electrified mobility, robotics, and automation grows, there is increasing focus on the supply chains needed to meet this demand. The collaboration between Niron Magnetics and Bimotal directly addresses this need, combining cutting-edge motor design with a scalable, high-performance magnet technology that avoids the supply risks associated with rare earths.
“We are pleased to work with Bimotal to develop the next generation of mobility solutions,” said Jonathan Rowntree, CEO of Niron Magnetics. “This collaboration represents progress in demonstrating what Iron Nitride can achieve and suggests that these high-performance motors no longer need to rely on fragile rare earth supply chains. For manufacturers, it indicates that a viable alternative is emerging in next-generation platforms.”
This comes at a pivotal time as pressure on critical mineral supply chains intensifies, and demand for permanent magnets rises across industries. Niron Magnetics’ domestically produced, highly scalable Iron Nitride technology offers manufacturers a reliable way to meet that demand while improving the performance of next-generation applications.
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