Niron Magnetics, Inc.

Niron Magnetics' CTO Frank Johnson will be taking the stage at the 2025 SAFE Summit to discuss "Alternative Pathways to Secure Mineral Supply Chains" – a critical conversation at the intersection of technology, national security, and strategic resource management. Join us in Washington, DC on April 1-2 as we explore innovative approaches to securing critical mineral resources and advancing domestic manufacturing capabilities. Don't miss Frank's presentation at #SAFESummit2025! 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 2 | 4:40 PM - 5:05 PM 🕒 Time: 4:40 PM - 5:05 PM 📍 Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center https://safesummit.org/

We’re abiding by the rule, no Stairway to Heaven! Niron Magnetics, Inc. created the first powerful permanent magnet that does not require any rare earth elements, which are typically used in electric guitar pickups. Today is our last session, so be sure to catch any tech you haven't already. If you didn't get to every booth, follow #ARPAE25 as we will share some of the amazing technology on display in months to come. https://lnkd.in/e8SRn58Q

“We're commercializing the world's most powerful non-rare-earth permanent magnet material that doesn't contain any critical minerals. Our company was founded in response to supply chain disruptions, addressing the fact that most magnetic materials today are sourced from outside the country, despite permanent magnets being crucial to energy technologies.” A great discussion at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C. with Niron’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Frank Johnson! Thank you to ARPA-E for the opportunity and Dr. Daniel Cunningham for moderating the conversation on reimagining America's energy infrastructure. For those at the conference who’d like to learn more, you can visit us at booth #830! #ARPAE25

Niron Magnetics has been named a finalist for the Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) Innovation Excellence Award in Scientific Advancement! The Innovation Excellence Award in Scientific Advancement celebrates teams whose scientific contributions demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing knowledge and driving innovation through collaboration. This recognition highlights our team’s dedication to driving innovation in materials science and achieving breakthroughs in magnet technology. As the world’s only producer of high-performance, rare-earth-free Iron Nitride permanent magnets, our magnets power essential devices in industrial motors, automotive systems, consumer electronics, and defense applications. By using domestic raw materials, we provide an alternative that reduces reliance on unpredictable global supply chains for rare earth permanent magnets. We are honored to be named a Finalist and look forward to the Innovation Celebration on May 20. Join us in Chicago to celebrate all of the finalists and innovators in manufacturing! https://lnkd.in/e2mhzYsG National Association of Manufacturers - NAM

Our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Frank Johnson, will be taking the main stage at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., from March 17-19! Frank will join Tuesday’s General Session, hosted by Dr. Daniel Cunningham, Acting ARPA-E Director and Deputy Director for Technology at ARPA-E, to discuss how American infrastructure is being reimagined through energy advancements. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gkS9tUZ and stop by Booth #830 to meet Frank and the rest of the Niron team! #ARPAE25

As an ARPA-E Awardee, Niron will be at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., from March 17-19, 2025! At the summit, we’ll be showcasing how we’re scaling up the domestic manufacturing of our high-performance Iron Nitride magnets with ARPA-E’s support. We hope to see you at the Technology Showcase—visit us at Booth #830 to learn how our rare-earth-free magnets can help reduce foreign reliance on critical materials and secure your supply chain. To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkS9tUZ #ARPAE25

We’re proud to share that the Niron Magnetics team took first place out of 240 local teams in the Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington County Plastic-Free Challenge! This win is one of the many ways our employees show their dedication to making a positive difference for both our community and the planet. 🌱 Congratulations to the hundreds of other teams making a collective impact. You can find the full list of teams at https://lnkd.in/eiAA5TSX

Niron Magnetics has won mHUB's Innovation of the Year award at the Fourth Revolution Awards! 🏆 This recognition from one of the Midwest's leading manufacturing innovation centers highlights our excellence in manufacturing the world's first high-performance, rare-earth-free permanent magnet made from Iron Nitride. Our Iron Nitride magnet manufacturing process recycles 80% of the water and 97% of the hydrogen used, and our magnets can be fully recycled in the scrap iron recycling stream—creating a circular economy. These Iron Nitride magnets also secure the domestic supply chain by reducing foreign dependencies on permanent magnet materials while delivering powerful solutions for electrification, industrial motors, and defense. A huge thank you to the mHUB community for this honor, and to our incredible team at Niron. We're proud to contribute to the Midwest's vibrant tech and manufacturing ecosystem.

Last year, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) featured our CEO, Jonathan Rowntree, in its first annual Power Shift 25 list! We’re excited to return this year as alumni, celebrating and supporting the outstanding leaders of 2024. This recognition honors 25 visionary leaders in the Twin Cities who took on executive roles the previous year and are shaping growth, innovation, and leadership across industries. It’s an honor for Jonathan to be recognized among such a distinguished group of local leaders, and we’re excited to continue making a meaningful impact in our community as the world’s sole manufacturer of iron nitride magnets, proudly produced right here in Minnesota.

"‘Instead of continuing the cycle of extracting harder-to-reach resources, we should also be building essential components using some of the most abundant materials on Earth,’ he said. ‘That’s what we’re doing at Niron—developing high-performance, rare-earth-free permanent magnets through sustainable and scalable processes.’" Our CEO Jonathan Rowntree was featured in Forbes discussing the complex landscape of mineral sourcing. In the article, he highlights that developing alternative technologies that reduce or eliminate reliance on these scarce materials is just as critical as securing new sources of supply. Mining for critical minerals is one of the biggest bottlenecks in the energy transition, but the solution isn't about choosing between different extraction methods—it's about embracing a comprehensive approach. At Niron Magnetics, our high-performance, rare-earth-free Iron Nitride permanent magnets are made using domestic and abundant materials, reducing environmental impact while meeting the growing demands of technology. Check out the full Forbes article to learn more: