Eddy current braking systems utilise the generation of induced currents within a conductor, created by changes in magnetic fields, to provide smooth and contactless deceleration in various transport ...

JTEKT. has filed a patent for a method of magnetic braking in a vehicle steering system to aid driver installation and protect mechanical stops. The system includes a force feedback module with an ...

Eddy currents are not just textbook curiosities; they are the hidden loops that appear whenever metal meets a changing magnetic field. From DIY levitation tricks to clever braking systems, these ...

Alstom Transport UK has formed a research consortium with TRL and the University of Huddersfield's Institute of Railway Research to develop a prototype train braking system, which is expected to ...

Demands by automakers for more braking performance with minimal cost or weight penalties continue to drive manufacturers like TRW to come up with new ideas. Although advances in friction materials and ...