What Magnetic Component Engineering does

Magnetic Component Engineering, LLC (MCE) is a Torrance, California-based precision manufacturer of permanent magnets and magnet assemblies, operating as a privately held LLC under Illinois governing law. The company supplies aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, semiconductor, and communications customers with high-reliability magnetic components, positioning itself within regulated procurement environments through ITAR and DFARS compliance.

MCE's technical core spans the full commercial permanent-magnet material spectrum — Alnico (grades A501–A901), Ceramic ferrite (grades BC2428–C4029), Neodymium Iron Boron in both bonded (BN0865–BN1060) and sintered (29 grades, N3067–N5261) variants, and Samarium Cobalt (S1865–S3264) — backed by an in-house value-added stack including build-to-print engineering, custom coatings (proprietary PR1010 flat-black phenolic and PM1000 clear phenolic meeting CFR Title 21 food-contact requirements), magnetization services including multi-pole patterns, and comprehensive testing. MCE is presented alongside sister brands Permag, Dexter Magnetic Technologies, and Electron Energy Corporation, suggesting an integrated multi-brand magnetic-technology umbrella covering materials, assemblies, and rare-earth sourcing.

The business model is a quote-based, direct B2B enterprise field-sales motion with build-to-print manufacturing against customer specifications; pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are negotiated per engagement. Marketing is primarily through the mceproducts.com corporate site and direct contact channels (phone and email), with global geographic scope claimed for the distribution model. No funding rounds, parent-company disclosure, customer logos, headcount, or financial figures are publicly available.

Name

Magnetic Component Engineering

Legal name

Magnetic Component Engineering, LLC

Website

https://mceproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magnetic Component Engineering is a Torrance, California-based precision manufacturer of permanent magnets and magnet assemblies — Alnico, Ceramic, NdFeB, and Samarium Cobalt — supplying aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, semiconductor, and communications customers via build-to-print engineering and ITAR/DFARS-compliant B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Permanent Magnets and Magnetic Assemblies

NAICS

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Permanent magnet manufacturing
• Magnet assemblies
• Neodymium magnets
• Samarium cobalt magnets
• Build-to-print magnets

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Permanent Magnet Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of permanent magnets and magnet assemblies based on customer specifications, operating on a build-to-print model with enterprise B2B transactions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Magnetic Component Engineering manufactures permanent magnets and magnet assemblies in a range of materials including Alnico, Ceramic, Neodymium Iron Boron (Bonded and Sintered), and Samarium Cobalt, offered in numerous grades and specifications. The company provides custom build-to-print engineering, proprietary coatings and platings, magnetization services, and in-house testing to deliver precision magnetic components for aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, semiconductor, and communications customers.

Product overview

Magnetic Component Engineering (MCE) is a manufacturer of permanent magnets and magnet assemblies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of magnetic materials including Alnico, Ceramic, Neodymium Iron Boron (Bonded and Sintered), and Samarium Cobalt variants across numerous grades. MCE also provides value-added services including build-to-print engineering, coatings and platings, magnetization, and testing. Technical coatings such as PR1010 and PM1000 phenolic resin coatings are available to protect magnets in demanding environments. The product portfolio serves critical industries including aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, semiconductor, and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alnico Magnets Alnico permanent magnets composed of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, available in grades A501, A502, A571, A801, A802, and A901 for various industrial applications, serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers.
• Ceramic Magnets Ceramic permanent magnets (ferrite), available in grades BC2428, C1033, C2740, C3425, C3440, C3531, C3540, C3822, C3840, and C4029 for industrial and commercial applications.
• Neodymium Iron Boron Bonded Magnets Bonded NdFeB permanent magnets available in grades BN0865, BN0966, and BN1060, offering good magnetic strength with design flexibility for precision applications.
• Neodymium Iron Boron Sintered Magnets Sintered NdFeB permanent magnets, the strongest type of permanent magnet available, offered in 29 grades including N3067 through N5261 for high-performance applications.
• Samarium Cobalt Sintered Magnets Samarium cobalt (SmCo) sintered permanent magnets known for high temperature stability and corrosion resistance, available in grades S1865 through S3264.
• Build To Print Engineering Custom magnet manufacturing service where MCE produces magnets and assemblies according to customer-provided specifications and designs for enterprise customers.
• Coatings & Platings Application of protective coatings and platings to magnets including nickel, zinc, and specialty coatings to enhance corrosion resistance and durability.
• Magnetizing Magnetization services to magnetize materials to specification, including multi-pole magnetization patterns.
• Testing Comprehensive magnetic testing services to verify magnet performance characteristics and quality specifications.
• PR1010 Coating Heat cured, flat black modified phenolic resin coating exhibiting outstanding corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, versatility, and low outgassing. Applied at typical thickness of 0.0005 inches with maximum operating temperature of 392 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• PM1000 Coating Heat cured, clear (amber) phenolic coating meeting U.S. Federal Register CFR Title 21 requirements for food contact. Applied at typical thickness of 0.0005 inches with maximum operating temperature of 392 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dexter Magnetic Technologies: Direct sibling company under the same corporate umbrella, also specializing in magnetic components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and high-reliability applications. Directly comparable in materials, customer base, and ITAR/DFARS-credentialed build-to-print model.
• Electron Energy Corporation (EEC): Sister company in the same corporate group, one of the only U.S. manufacturers of Samarium Cobalt rare earth magnets. Direct peer in rare earth permanent magnet production with overlapping defense and aerospace customers.
• Permag: Immediate sister brand within the same corporate ecosystem, focused on distribution and manufacture of magnetic materials. Materially comparable in materials portfolio, customer verticals, and recently announced rare earth supply chain investments.
• Adams Magnetic Products: U.S. manufacturer and distributor of permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies across Alnico, Ceramic, NdFeB, and SmCo. Directly comparable in product portfolio, custom fabrication capabilities, and customer segments.
• Bunting-DuBois: U.S. manufacturer of magnetic materials and assemblies serving industrial, automotive, and aerospace markets. Comparable in custom magnet production, materials expertise, and range of coated/finished magnetic products.
• Dura Magnetics: U.S. manufacturer specializing in Neodymium, Samarium Cobalt, Alnico, and Ceramic magnets, including custom assemblies. Directly comparable in materials portfolio, custom engineering services, and high-precision magnet production.
• Integrated Magnetics: U.S. custom magnet manufacturer and assembler specializing in precision permanent magnets for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Materially comparable in customer base, custom engineering, and quality-focused manufacturing.
• Master Magnetics: U.S. manufacturer and distributor of permanent magnets and magnetic products across ceramic, NdFeB, Alnico, and SmCo. Comparable in product portfolio and custom fabrication capabilities, though typically focused on lighter industrial/commercial applications.
• Magnet Sales & Manufacturing: U.S. manufacturer of ceramic and rare earth permanent magnets and assemblies with in-house fabrication and engineering support. Directly comparable in custom magnet manufacturing, materials range, and assembly capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Arnold Magnetic Technologies: Established U.S. manufacturer of precision magnetic materials and assemblies (Alnico, NdFeB, SmCo, thin metals). Comparable in product breadth and high-reliability customer base, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mce-magnetic-component-engineering

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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