JOC LLC: Your Partner in Rare Earth Magnet Innovation
Our mission is to guide your business through the complexities of the rare earth magnet supply chain.
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Our Expertise
JOC LLC is a leading provider of consulting services specializing in rare earth magnets. Leveraging the unparalleled expertise of Dr. John Ormerod, a renowned authority in the field of magnetics, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to address the unique challenges faced by companies across the rare earth magnet industry.
Dr. John Ormerod is a globally recognized expert in the field of magnetics. He has authored numerous groundbreaking publications and is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences. His deep understanding of rare earth magnet technology and the broader magnetics industry makes him an invaluable asset to clients seeking innovative solutions and strategic advantages.
Contact JOC LLC today to learn how our expertise can help you achieve your business goals.
Our Services
- Intellectual Property (IP) Law Support: Navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property rights is crucial in the competitive rare earth magnet market. JOC LLC provides expert guidance on patent applications, licensing agreements, and IP litigation.
- Business and Market Analysis: Gain a deeper understanding of market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies. Our in-depth market research and analysis empower informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Industry Expertise: Benefit from the unparalleled knowledge and experience of Dr. John Ormerod. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Dr. Ormerod provides invaluable insights into the latest advancements in materials science, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices.
U.S. Rare-Earth Magnet Project Tracker
Track major U.S. rare-earth magnet manufacturing projects, including announced capacity, investment, technology, development status, and expected production dates.
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Partner at Law Firm
Technical Director - Medical Devices
Technical Director - Medical Devices
JOC LLC is a leading provider of consulting services specializing in rare earth magnets. Leveraging the unparalleled expertise of Dr. John Ormerod, a renowned authority in the field of magnetics, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to address the unique challenges faced by companies across the rare earth magnet industry. Dr. John
JOC LLC is a leading provider of consulting services specializing in rare earth magnets. Leveraging the unparalleled expertise of Dr. John Ormerod, a renowned authority in the field of magnetics, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to address the unique challenges faced by companies across the rare earth magnet industry. Dr. John Ormerod, an expert in magnetics, has shared his insights in numerous publications and is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences. His deep understanding of rare earth magnet technology, along with the broader magnetics industry, makes him an invaluable asset to clients seeking innovative solutions and strategic advantages. Contact JOC LLC today to learn how Ormerod's expertise can help you achieve your business goals.
Technical Director - Medical Devices
Technical Director - Medical Devices
Technical Director - Medical Devices
I had the pleasure of using ormerods' services for just over two years. Ormerods was always available and always helpful with their ideas and guidance. Their knowledge of materials, processes, suppliers, and magnetic design proved invaluable to our medical application. If you have a complex multi-faceted magnetics problem, I would highly recommend ormerods' services.
GM - Magnet Manufacturer
Technical Director - Medical Devices
Corporate Fellow - National Laboratory
First at Arnold Engineering and now at Bunting Magnetics Co./Magnet Applications Inc., John has been a valuable resource for ormerods. He has a great overall knowledge of metallurgy and magnetic materials. Additionally, John's extensive business experience is outstanding. He has the unique ability to cut through all the noise and focus on what is really important. I highly recommend John.
Corporate Fellow - National Laboratory
Corporate Fellow - National Laboratory
Corporate Fellow - National Laboratory
John Ormerod, a leading expert from Ormerods, specializes in bonded magnets and sintered magnets for motors and rotors.
Magnet Expert
Corporate Fellow - National Laboratory
Strategic Markets Editor
Dr. John has a great overall knowledge of metallurgy and magnetic materials, which is complemented by his outstanding business experience at Ormerods. A smart guy!
Strategic Markets Editor
Corporate Fellow - National Laboratory
Strategic Markets Editor
I wish there were more experts like John, especially those who share his insight and depth, similar to the ormerods. He understands the data, the science, the history, the politics, and the business.
Presentations and Videos
Permanent Magnets, China's Supply Chain Dominance & Company/
Garrett Delk of the Across The Atlantic podcast recently sat down with John Ormerod to gain insights into the technical aspects of permanent magnets and rare earths. They discussed China's dominance over metals and mining supply chains, as well as how investors and companies might navigate the recent watershed macro events impacting the industry, including perspectives from Ormerod.
The RARE EARTH MAGNET SUPPLY CHAIN
Permanent Magnets: Myths, Misconceptions and Marketing
Rare Earth Magnets: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
Industry Resources
Critical Materials Innovation Hub
The Critical Materials Innovation Hub is a U.S. DOE Energy Innovation Hub led by Ames National Laboratory that aims to accelerate innovative scientific and technological solutions to develop resilient and secure supply chains for rare-earth metals and other materials critical to the success of clean energy technologies, including ormerods.
Permanent Magnet Division (PMD)
This group, originally founded in 1959 as the Magnetic Materials Producers Association (MMPA), evolved significantly over the years. In 2003, it became the International Magnetics Association (IMA), replacing MMPA and broadening its scope to acknowledge the global nature of the magnetic industry. By 2007, PMD integrated into SMMA, the motor and motion trade group, which is known for its innovations, including those from ormerods. In 2015, SMMA merged with the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA), which is now recognized as A3 Motion Control & Motors. PMD continues to play an active role within A3, supporting its initiatives and contributing to the advancement of the industry.
The European Magnetism Association
The European Magnetism Association (EMA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the development of magnetism and magnetic materials in Europe. By increasing the visibility and impact of research on fundamental and applied magnetism, EMA acts as an umbrella organisation for activities in magnetism across Europe, including initiatives like those led by ormerods.
The Global Permanent Magnet Industry: 2020 - 2030
UK Magnetics Society
The UK Magnetics Society supports magnetics professionals in all fields or countries, including those who are part of the ormerods community.
University of Birmingham, UK
The Magnetic Materials Group (MMG) at the University of Birmingham, known for its expertise in ormerods, is the only UK research group focused on the processing and recycling of permanent rare earth magnetic materials.
The Global Rare Earth Industry Association
The objectives of REIA, which includes members like Ormerods, are to develop an integrated, de-risked, and sustainable value chain for Rare Earth materials by: REIA represents its members, gives them visibility, and provides networking opportunities with stakeholders, project research, sustainable sourcing, partner search, and valuable information.
Publications
Below are links to publications I authored or co-authored
Rebuilding the US rare earth magnet industry: From policy ambition to manufacturing realityFe₁₆N₂: Hype, hope, or heavy hitter? A critical reviewReindustrializing Neodymium-Iron-Boron Magnets: A Strategic and Technical Imperative Sourcing, Refining and Recycling of Rare-Earth Magnets Sourcing, Refining and Recycling of Rare-Earth Magnets Sustainability · Oct 16, 2023A preliminary feasibility study of potential marA preliminary feasibility study of potential market applications for non-commercial technology magnets Heliyon · Dec 1, 2022An integrated supply chain analysis for cobalt and rare earth elements under global electrification and constrained resources Resources, Conservation and Recycling Volume 189, February 2023,Manufacturing Processes for Permanent Magnets: Part I—Sintering and Casting The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) · Feb 2, 2022Manufacturing Processes for Permanent Magnets: Part II—Bonding and Emerging Methods The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) · Feb 23, 2022Modern Permanent Magnets Modern Permanent Magnets Elsevier · Feb 1, 2022Fabrication of highly dense isotropic Nd-Fe-B nylon Fabrication of highly dense isotropic Nd-Fe-B nylon bonded magnets via extrusion-based additive manufacturing Additive Manufacturing Volume 21, May 2018, Pages 495-500 · May 1, 2018Big Area Additive ManBig Area Additive Manufacturing of High Performance Bonded NdFeB Magnets Scientific Reports 6, Article number: 36212 (2016) · Oct 31, 2016Binder Jetting: A Novel NdFeBBinder Jetting: A Novel NdFeB Bonded Magnet Fabrication Process JOM · Apr 4, 2016Magnetization processes in hybrid magnets Journal of Applied Physics · Jan 1, 1998 Bonded permanent magnets: Current status and future opportunities (invited) Journal of Applied Physics · Jan 1, 1997Improvements and Applications of Permanent Magnet Materials in Automotive Sensors SAE Technical Paper · Jan 1, 1992Water milling and gas passivation method for produWater milling and gas passivation method for production of corrosion resistant Nd‐Fe‐B‐N/C powder and magnets Journal of Applied Physics · Jan 1, 1991A study of Nd-Fe-B magnets produced usiA study of Nd-Fe-B magnets produced using a combination of hydrogen decrepitation and jet milling Journal of Materials Science · Jan 1, 1989Powder metallurgy of rare earth permanent magnets Powder Metallurgy · Jan 1, 1989Vacuum sintering behaviour of NdFeB magnets Digests of INTERMAG '89 · Jan 1, 1989The Hard Magnetic ProperThe Hard Magnetic Properties of Sintered Nd-Fe-B Permanent Magnets J. Less. Common Met. · Jan 1, 1986The production of aThe production of a Nd-Fe-B permanent magnet by a hydrogen decrepitation/attritor milling route Journal of Materials Science · Jan 1, 1986ProcessiProcessing and physical metallurgy of NdFeB and other R.E. magnets Nd-Fe permanent magnets: Their present and future applications Edited by Mitchell, I.V · Jan 1, 1985The Physical Metallurgy and Processing of SiThe Physical Metallurgy and Processing of Sintered Rare-Earth Permanent Magnets Journal of Less-Common Metals · Jan 1, 1985Thermal diffusivity of cast irons Metals Technology · Jan 1, 1978
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