The acquisition of UK-based magnet and magnet assembly manufacturer MagDev Ltd by Bunting expands the range of magnetic solutions and technical expertise offered by the global magnetics group.

 MagDev was part of the Delta Magnet group of companies, based in Swindon UK.  The facility features testing and in-house machining facilities as well as over 1,100 square meters (12,000 sq ft.) of warehouse space.  MagDev is a leading custom magnets and industrial magnets manufacturer specialising in supplying permanent magnets, magnetic assemblies and soft magnetic solutions in various shapes, sizes and grades, with magnetic properties tuned to specific applications.

With an experienced technical development team, MagDev has the capability of meeting a wide range of magnet material requirements, both with permanent and soft magnet materials, whether from a stock of standard parts or through bespoke development.

MagDev magnetic applications engineers join forces with the existing team at Bunting to form a formidable team.  As one engineering entity, the scope of magnet design and specification extends across an expansive range of sectors and applications.  This includes the dynamically changing automotive, aerospace and electronics sectors, especially concerning low carbon transportation.

“The acquisition of MagDev expands our range of magnetic solutions, especially in relation to soft magnet materials,” explained Simon Ayling, Bunting’s European Managing Director.  “The present demand for magnet application engineering has never been higher.  We are working with companies across the manufacturing sector, especially in automotive, aerospace and electronics.  The addition of the MagDev products and, more importantly, the technical team, significantly expands our magnet knowledge and capability.”