India Establishes Pilot Plant for Rare Earth Magnets at ARCI

On 20th March 2026, a pilot plant for the manufacture of Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets was inaugurated at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad.

  • ARCI is an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

What are Nd-Fe-B Magnets?

  • Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) magnets are strong permanent magnets.
  • Made from rare earth elements.
  • Known for high magnetic strength and efficiency.
  • Widely used in advanced technologies and clean energy systems.

Key Features of the Pilot Plant

  • Covers end-to-end production: alloy → finished magnets.
  • Uses powder metallurgy and sintering techniques.
  • Supports technology validation and process optimisation.
  • Enables ....
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