Overview
Indigenize production technology for high-grade anisotropic ferrite powders (>2 MGOe) used in bonded magnets.
Technical & Commercial Implications
Key Features
ARCI (International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials): Develop & demonstrate lab-scale technology.
Ashvini Magnets: Scale up to pilot production with ARCI's guidance, then establish commercial plant.
Significance for India
Atmanirbhar Bharat: Aligns with India’s self-reliance goals in advanced materials.
Automotive Growth: Supports EV/auto component manufacturing with localized high-performance materials.
Global Competitiveness: Positions India as a supplier of specialty ferrite powders, potentially exporting to emerging markets.
This project bridges a critical gap in India’s advanced materials ecosystem, with near-term commercialization poised to reshape the domestic magnet industry.
Potential Applications
Target Applications:
Primarily automotive (e.g., sensors, motors, actuators).
Current Status:
Lab-scale demonstration complete (Calcination and Milling).
Calcination process scaled to pilot level.
Pilot-scale milling optimization underway.
Technology transfer to Ashvini Magnets imminent.
Cost Efficiency: Bonded magnets (using this powder) enable complex net-shape parts with minimal waste
Market Shift: Potential to capture 30–50% of India’s ferrite powder import market (estimated at hundreds of tonnes/year).
Milling Optimization at Pilot Scale:
Ensures particle size/distribution meets bonded magnet requirements (critical for magnetic alignment and flow properties).
Successful completion triggers full technology transfer to Ashvini Magnets for commercial deployment.
Strategic Impact on Completion
First in India:
Breakthrough in domestic production of high-energy ferrite powders (>2 MGOe) for bonded magnets, eliminating reliance on imports.
Import Reduction:
Substantially cut foreign dependence, strengthening India's supply chain for automotive/industrial magnets.