History

Integrated Magnetics is a division of Magnet Sales & Manufacturing. The IM division was created to focus on core competencies developed in the manufacture of special, high reliability, high complexity magnets and magnetic systems.

Beginning in 1955, Magnet Sales & Manufacturing, Inc. began distributing magnet materials. The Magnet Sales team continues to develop this legacy of high-quality magnets in standard shapes, sizes and numerous grades.

During the 1980s, advances in material sciences produced small and super-powerful magnets. These magnets - with their concentrated size and strength - expanded the scope of magnetic projects. To meet the unique demands of these projects, the company added engineering, grinding, machining and assembly capabilities. Today, the Integrated Magnetics team handles highly complex projects, and IM produces some of the world’s most complex magnets and magnetic systems.

Through Magnet Sales and Integrated Magnetics, the company can provide an array of services and materials to meet customer a wide array of needs. We call this our "Total Magnetic Solutions®" approach.

The timeline below highlights some of the defining moments in our company's history.

Timeline

1955
Magnet Sales established as major distributor of standard magnets.

1981
Shift in focus to custom magnet solutions. Name changed to Magnet Sales & Manufacturing to reflect new direction.

1984
Relocate to new facility in Culver City.

1990
3-D and 2-D Finite Element Analysis tools and FEA modeling implemented.

1991
CNC machining capability established.

1993
Delivered complete magnetic bearing assembly for NASA high-speed turbo pump used in Space Shuttle.

1994
Developed advanced linear beam microwave tube focusing magnet with Lockheed Martin.

1995
Began production of high-speed rotor assemblies for Micro Gas Turbine applications.

1996
Built and tested prototypes of the final bend and focus magnets for SLAC B factory PEPII linear accelerator project.

1998
Established first of its kind U.S. high volume production plant for high-speed rotors.

Registered to ISO 9002 Quality System standard.

2000
Class 1000 clean room capability established for ultra-clean requirements

Metal deposition magnet assemblies for semiconductor applications built in production volumes.

Established alliances in China for low-cost production.

All permanent magnet ECR Ion Source fabricated.

Upgraded Quality System registration to ISO 9000:2000

2001
Company changes name to Integrated Magnetics to accurately reflect new competencies.

Manufactured in production volumes, world's most complex inverse Halbach magnet to be used in a medical surgical application. Final weight of permanent magnet system: 800 lbs.

Built space rated actuator motor rotor designed to step in nanometer increments for the Hubble telescope.

2002
Invested in new state of the art ERP system for better planning, scheduling and control of multi-level BOM assembles.

2003
Established joint-venture plant in China to serve customers’ facilities in China.  

2004
Established real-time SPC on plant floor.

2005
Developed capabilities to produce extremely small magnets – in the range of 0.010” outside diameter x 0.003” inside diameter x 0.040” long.

Expanded engineering capabilities to focus on system-level magnetics.

2006
Developed rapid prototyping shop to provide customers with fast solutions.