This strategic report provides an exhaustive analysis of the Global Amorphous Steels Market, integrating advanced material segments, updated competitive mapping, and critical industry frameworks for the 2026–2036 forecast period.
1. Market Segmentation Analysis
The amorphous steels market—frequently referred to as "metallic glass"—is categorized by its unique non-crystalline structure which offers superior magnetic and mechanical properties over traditional electrical steels.
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By Material Composition (New Segment):
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Iron-based (Fe-based): The primary material for distribution transformers due to high saturation induction and low core loss.
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Cobalt-based (Co-based): Utilized in high-frequency applications requiring high permeability and near-zero magnetostriction.
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Nickel-based (Ni-based): Specialized for corrosion-resistant environments and specific electronic sensing applications.
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By Type:
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Amorphous Ribbon: Produced via rapid solidification (melt-spinning); the dominant form for transformer cores.
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Nano-crystalline Ribbon: Annealed amorphous ribbons that offer even higher permeability and lower losses for high-frequency power electronics.
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By Application:
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Distribution Transformers: Replacing traditional Silicon Steel (CRGO) to reduce "no-load" losses by up to 70-80%.
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Electric Machinery (EV Motors): High-speed motors for Electric Vehicles where high efficiency and low heat generation are critical.
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Electronic Components: Common in magnetic shielding, chokes, sensors, and inductors for telecommunications.
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Aerospace & Defense (New): Pulse power applications and lightweight magnetic components.
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By End-Use Industry (New Segment):
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Energy & Power Utilities
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Automotive (EV/HEV)
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Consumer Electronics
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Industrial Automation
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2. Regional Analysis
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Asia-Pacific (Market Hub): Holds the largest market share. China is the global production leader, while India is seeing massive adoption of amorphous core transformers through government mandates to reduce grid transmission losses. Japan (via Proterial) remains the technological pioneer.
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North America: Driven by the modernization of aging grid infrastructure and the rapid expansion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) supply chain. Federal efficiency standards for transformers are a significant catalyst.
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Western Europe: Focused on high-frequency nano-crystalline applications for renewable energy inverters (solar/wind) and high-speed rail systems.
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Middle East & Africa: Emerging demand in large-scale infrastructure projects and smart city developments requiring high-efficiency power distribution.
3. Competitive Landscape
Extended List of Key Players:
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Proterial, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Metals) (Japan)
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Metglas, Inc. (USA)
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Vacuumschmelze (VAC) (Germany)
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Qingdao Yunlu Advanced Materials Technology (China)
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Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd. (AT&M) (China)
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TDK Corporation (Japan)
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Bomatec AG (Switzerland)
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Arnold Magnetic Technologies (USA)
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Henan Zhongyue Amorphous New Materials (China)
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China Amorphous Technology Co., Ltd.
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Magnequench (Neo Performance Materials) (Canada)
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Zhaojing Incorporated (China)
4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate): Suppliers of high-purity Boron, Silicon, and Iron are essential, but the specialized "melt-spinning" equipment is the primary constraint.
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Bargaining Power of Buyers (High): Power utility companies and EV manufacturers are large-volume buyers who exert significant pressure on pricing and efficiency ratings.
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Threat of New Entrants (Low): High barriers to entry due to patented rapid-solidification technologies and the capital-intensive nature of clean-room manufacturing.
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Threat of Substitutes (Moderate): Cold-Rolled Grain-Oriented (CRGO) steel is a cheaper, well-established rival, though it cannot match the efficiency of amorphous steel.
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Competitive Rivalry (High): Intense competition between Japanese and Chinese firms over production capacity and global supply contracts.
5. SWOT Analysis
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Strengths: Unmatched energy efficiency (low hysteresis loss); high electrical resistivity; reduced CO2 footprint for power grids.
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Weaknesses: Brittle material properties (difficult to cut/form); lower saturation induction compared to CRGO; higher initial material cost.
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Opportunities: The global transition to Smart Grids; the "EV Revolution" requiring high-efficiency motor cores; expansion into 5G telecommunications shielding.
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Threats: Supply chain vulnerability for rare additives; potential shifts in government subsidies for energy-efficient transformers.
6. Trend Analysis
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Nano-crystalline Expansion: A shift from standard amorphous ribbons to nano-crystalline types for high-frequency 5G and wireless charging applications.
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Miniaturization: Increasing demand for "Amorphous Pulse Transformers" in ultra-compact consumer electronics.
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Sustainable Infrastructure: "Green" transformers are becoming a standard in ESG-compliant corporate data centers and renewable energy plants.
7. Drivers & Challenges
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Drivers:
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Global mandates to reduce carbon emissions and grid energy waste.
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The surge in data center construction requiring high-efficiency power units.
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Expansion of renewable energy networks requiring high-frequency inverters.
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Challenges:
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Manufacturing complexities: Amorphous steel is harder to process into traditional laminations than silicon steel.
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Price sensitivity: High CAPEX for amorphous transformers vs. long-term OPEX savings.
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8. Value Chain Analysis
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Raw Materials: Sourcing high-purity Iron, Boron, Silicon, and specialized alloys.
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Melt-Spinning Process: Molten alloy is ejected onto a rapidly rotating copper wheel to cool at ~1,000,000 °C/second, preventing crystallization.
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Core Fabrication: Ribbons are slit, wound, and annealed (often under a magnetic field) to form transformer cores.
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Assembly: Integration of cores into distribution transformers, motors, or electronic sensors.
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End-User: Grid operators (Utilities), Automotive OEMs, and Tech Companies.
9. Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
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For Manufacturers: Invest in automated core-winding technologies to mitigate the handling difficulties associated with the brittleness of amorphous ribbons.
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For Investors: Target companies with strong patent portfolios in Nano-crystalline alloys, as these will dominate the future high-frequency EV and 5G markets.
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For Utility Companies: Conduct Total Ownership Cost (TOC) evaluations rather than upfront cost analysis to justify the shift to amorphous distribution transformers.
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For R&D Teams: Focus on improving the Saturation Induction (
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Report Parameters Summary
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Historic Years: 2020–2024
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Base Year: 2025
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Estimated Year: 2026
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Forecast Period: 2026–2036
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Geography: Global (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA, Rest of the World)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MARKET ABSTRACT
2 MARKET INTRODUCTION
2.1 MARKET SCOPE
2.2 MARKET PROPERTIES/ BEHAVIOR
2.3 KEY DEFINITIONS–CONTENT
3 QMI RESEARCH PRACTICE
3.1 RESEARCH PRACTICE
3.1.1 GLOBAL LEVEL ANALYSIS
3.1.2 COUNTRY LEVEL ANALYSIS
3.1.3 SUPPLY SIDE ANALYSIS
3.1.4 DEMAND SIDE ANALYSIS
3.1.5 TRIANGULATION
3.2 PRIMARY DATA
3.3 SECONDARY DATA
3.4 MARKET EVALUATION & FORECASTING METHODOLOGY
3.5 ASSUMPTIONS/ LIMITATIONS FOR THE STUDY
3.6 WHAT THIS STUDY PROVIDES
3.7 KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THIS REPORT
3.8 THIS STUDY IS INTENDED FOR
4 KEY RELATED DATA
4.1 COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
4.1.1 PRODUCT POSITIONING
4.1.2 REVENUE POSITIONING
4.1.3 REGIONAL REACH POSITIONING
4.2 VENDOR MATRIX
4.3 PATENTS
4.4 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
4.5 CUSTOMER ANALYSIS
5 IMPACT FACTOR ANALYSIS
5.1 MICRO ECONOMIC POINTERS
5.2 MACRO ECONOMIC POINTERS
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCE MODEL/ PESTLE ANALYSIS/ VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 DRIVERS/RESTRAINTS/OPPORTUNITIES/CHALLENGES
6 MARKET DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
6.1 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/ LAUNCH
6.2 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
6.3 PARTNERSHIPS / AGREEMENTS/COLLABORATIONS
7 AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
7.3 AMORPHOUS RIBBON
7.4 NANO-CRYSTALLINE RIBBON
8 AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
8.3 DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER
8.4 ELECTRIC MACHINERY
8.5 ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
8.6 OTHER
9 AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, REGIONAL ANALYSIS
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 NORTH AMERICA AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET
9.2.1 NORTH AMERICA AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.2.1.1 US Amorphous steels Market
9.2.1.2 Canada Amorphous steels Market
9.2.1.3 Mexico Amorphous steels Market
9.2.2 NORTH AMERICA AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY TYPE
9.2.3 NORTH AMERICA AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.3 WESTERN EUROPE AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET
9.3.1 WESTERN EUROPE AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.3.1.1 Germany Amorphous steels Market
9.3.1.2 UK Amorphous steels Market
9.3.1.3 France Amorphous steels Market
9.3.1.4 Italy Amorphous steels Market
9.3.1.5 Spain Amorphous steels Market
9.3.1.6 Rest of Western Europe Amorphous steels Market
9.3.2 WESTERN EUROPE AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY TYPE
9.3.3 WESTERN EUROPE AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.4 EASTERN EUROPE AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET
9.4.1 EASTERN EUROPE AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.4.1.1 Russia Amorphous steels Market
9.4.1.2 Turkey Amorphous steels Market
9.4.1.3 Rest of Eastern Europe Amorphous steels Market
9.4.2 EASTERN EUROPE AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY TYPE
9.4.3 EASTERN EUROPE AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.5 ASIA PACIFIC AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET
9.5.1 ASIA PACIFIC AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.5.1.1 China Amorphous steels Market
9.5.1.2 Japan Amorphous steels Market
9.5.1.3 India Amorphous steels Market
9.5.1.4 South Korea Amorphous steels Market
9.5.1.5 Australia Amorphous steels Market
9.5.1.6 Taiwan Amorphous steels Market
9.5.1.7 Malaysia Amorphous steels Market
9.5.1.8 Indonesia Amorphous steels Market
9.5.1.9 Rest of Asia Pacific Amorphous steels Market
9.5.2 ASIA PACIFIC AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY TYPE
9.5.3 ASIA PACIFIC AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.6 MIDDLE EAST AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET
9.6.1 MIDDLE EAST AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.6.1.1 UAE Amorphous steels Market
9.6.1.2 Saudi Arabia Amorphous steels Market
9.6.1.3 Qatar Amorphous steels Market
9.6.1.4 Iran Amorphous steels Market
9.6.1.5 Rest of Middle East Amorphous steels Market
9.6.2 MIDDLE EAST AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY TYPE
9.6.3 MIDDLE EAST AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.7 REST OF THE WORLD AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET
9.7.1 REST OF THE WORLD AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY REGION
9.7.1.1 South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Others) Amorphous steels Market
9.7.1.2 Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Others) Amorphous steels Market
9.7.2 REST OF THE WORLD AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY TYPE
9.7.3 REST OF THE WORLD AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
10 AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET, COMPANY ANALYSIS
10.1 Hitachi Metal
10.1.1 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
10.1.2 PRODUCT/SOLUTION OVERVIEW
10.1.3 SWOT ANALYSIS
10.1.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
10.2 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
10.3 QINGDAO YUNLU
10.4 HENAN ZHONGYUE
10.5 CHINA AMORPHOUS TECHNOLOGY
10.6 ZHAOJING INCORPORATED
10.7 JUNHUA TECHNOLOGY
10.8 LONDERFUL NEW MATERIAL
10.9 SHENKE
10.10 ORIENT GROUP
10.11 FOSHANHUAXIN
10.12 OTHERS
*Financials and Details May Not be Included in Case of Privately Held Company
11 AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET: CONCLUSION
11.1 AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET SNAPSHOT
11.2 AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET PROSPECTS- BY TYPE
11.3 AMORPHOUS STEELS MARKET PROSPECTS- BY APPLICATION
12 APPENDIX
12.1 LIST OF ABBREVIATION
12.2 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
12.3 RELATED REPORTS
1. Market Segmentation Analysis
The amorphous steels market—frequently referred to as "metallic glass"—is categorized by its unique non-crystalline structure which offers superior magnetic and mechanical properties over traditional electrical steels.
-
By Material Composition (New Segment):
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Iron-based (Fe-based): The primary material for distribution transformers due to high saturation induction and low core loss.
-
Cobalt-based (Co-based): Utilized in high-frequency applications requiring high permeability and near-zero magnetostriction.
-
Nickel-based (Ni-based): Specialized for corrosion-resistant environments and specific electronic sensing applications.
-
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By Type:
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Amorphous Ribbon: Produced via rapid solidification (melt-spinning); the dominant form for transformer cores.
-
Nano-crystalline Ribbon: Annealed amorphous ribbons that offer even higher permeability and lower losses for high-frequency power electronics.
-
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By Application:
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Distribution Transformers: Replacing traditional Silicon Steel (CRGO) to reduce "no-load" losses by up to 70-80%.
-
Electric Machinery (EV Motors): High-speed motors for Electric Vehicles where high efficiency and low heat generation are critical.
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Electronic Components: Common in magnetic shielding, chokes, sensors, and inductors for telecommunications.
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Aerospace & Defense (New): Pulse power applications and lightweight magnetic components.
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By End-Use Industry (New Segment):
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Energy & Power Utilities
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Automotive (EV/HEV)
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Consumer Electronics
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Industrial Automation
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2. Regional Analysis
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Asia-Pacific (Market Hub): Holds the largest market share. China is the global production leader, while India is seeing massive adoption of amorphous core transformers through government mandates to reduce grid transmission losses. Japan (via Proterial) remains the technological pioneer.
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North America: Driven by the modernization of aging grid infrastructure and the rapid expansion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) supply chain. Federal efficiency standards for transformers are a significant catalyst.
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Western Europe: Focused on high-frequency nano-crystalline applications for renewable energy inverters (solar/wind) and high-speed rail systems.
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Middle East & Africa: Emerging demand in large-scale infrastructure projects and smart city developments requiring high-efficiency power distribution.
3. Competitive Landscape
Extended List of Key Players:
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Proterial, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Metals) (Japan)
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Metglas, Inc. (USA)
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Vacuumschmelze (VAC) (Germany)
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Qingdao Yunlu Advanced Materials Technology (China)
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Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd. (AT&M) (China)
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TDK Corporation (Japan)
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Bomatec AG (Switzerland)
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Arnold Magnetic Technologies (USA)
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Henan Zhongyue Amorphous New Materials (China)
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China Amorphous Technology Co., Ltd.
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Magnequench (Neo Performance Materials) (Canada)
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Zhaojing Incorporated (China)
