Magnetec-Ungarn

What Magnetec-Ungarn does

Magnetec-Ungarn Kft. is the Hungarian production subsidiary of MAGNETEC, a manufacturer of nanocrystalline inductive components and soft magnetic materials headquartered in Hanau, Germany. Established in Gyöngyös in 1989, the Hungarian site is one of seven global production facilities (Germany, Hungary, Moldova, two in China, Vietnam, plus a U.S. sales office in Charlotte) operating under the consolidated Aperam Magnetic Components business following Aperam SA's April 2026 acquisition. The company's core technology is Nanoperm®, a proprietary rapid-solidified iron-based nanocrystalline alloy (Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si15.5B7) with ~10nm grain size, from which it produces a family of branded products: CoolBlue® and NaLA® toroidal cores for motor bearing current suppression in inverter-driven systems, CoolTube® cable shielding replacements, EMV Drosseln (EMC chokes), Nanoperm® LC/LM cores, Cut Cores for energy applications, and the SafeBlue® series of AC/DC-sensitive residual current sensors for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The portfolio spans roughly 1,000 product variations.

The company sells engineered B2B components to OEMs and industrial manufacturers across four primary verticals: Automotive (powertrain electrification, EV motor bearing protection), Industry (frequency converter and motor protection in chemical, paper, railway, and shipping applications), Energy (wind turbine generator protection, solar inverter EMC filters, smart meters), and Safety (residual current circuit breakers, EV charging safety sensors). GTM is enterprise field sales organized by industry vertical and geography, with regional sales managers and Application Engineering support; pricing is quote-based on specifications, volume, and customer requirements and is not publicly disclosed. Certifications include IATF 16949 (at Hungarian, Vietnamese, Moldovan, and Chinese sites) plus ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001. Magnetec positions itself as one of the top three globally leading companies in soft magnetic components and inductive elements.

The firm monetizes solely through hardware sales of inductive components and magnetic cores; there is no software, SaaS, licensing, or service-revenue stream. The end-customer base is not disclosed at the logo level, and the Hungarian entity's standalone revenue is not publicly reported following the Aperam acquisition. The business exhibits high switching costs at the design-in stage for safety-critical and automotive-qualified applications, and its competitive moat is anchored in proprietary materials science, 40+ years of accumulated know-how, and a globally distributed manufacturing footprint rather than in software, data, or AI capabilities.

Name

Magnetec-Ungarn

Legal name

MAGNETEC-Ungarn Kft.

Website

https://magnetec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Magnetec-Ungarn Kft. is the Hungarian production subsidiary of MAGNETEC (now Aperam Magnetic Components), manufacturing proprietary Nanoperm® nanocrystalline inductive components and EV charging residual current sensors for automotive, energy, industrial, and safety OEM customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Magnetic Components and Inductive Materials

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Inductors & Coils (Power/RF/Chokes) (HDAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD), Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Nanocrystalline inductive components
• Soft magnetic materials
• Motor bearing protection
• EMC chokes and filters
• Residual current sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Gyöngyös

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Magnetic Components and Inductive Elements Sales: Sale of nanocrystalline magnetic cores, ring cores, chokes, and inductive components for automotive, industrial, energy, and safety applications. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to OEMs and industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manufacturer of nanocrystalline soft magnetic inductive components built on proprietary Nanoperm® iron-based alloy. Products include toroidal cores, EMV chokes, line absorbers, cut cores, and AC/DC-sensitive residual current sensors serving automotive (electrification), industrial, renewable energy, and electrical safety applications.

Product overview

MAGNETEC is a development-driven international company specializing in inductive components and soft magnetic materials. The product portfolio centers on nanocrystalline Nanoperm® material as the core technology platform, from which multiple product lines derive: CoolBlue® and NaLA® toroidal cores for motor bearing protection in inverter drive systems; CoolTube® for motor cable EMC shielding; EMV chokes in single and multi-phase configurations; Nanoperm® LC/LM variants for cost-optimized and application-specific solutions; Cut Core for energy transformer applications; and SafeBlue® series for EV charging residual current detection. Standard cores complete the range for general EMC and power applications. Products serve four vertical sectors: Automotive (electrification), Energy (wind/solar), Industry (frequency converters), and Safety (residual current circuit breakers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nanoperm®: Nanocrystalline rapid-solidified iron-based alloy material with fine crystalline structure used as base material for inductive components.
• CoolBlue®
• CoolTube®
• NaLA®
• EMV Drosseln
• SafeBlue®
• Cut Core
• Nanoperm® LC
• Nanoperm® LM

Products and services

• Nanoperm® Rapid-solidified iron-based nanocrystalline alloy with grain size ~10nm used as base material for toroidal cores and inductive components. Saturation induction ~1.2T, permeability range 1,000-200,000, operating temperature -40 to +200°C.
• CoolBlue® Toroidal cores made from nanocrystalline Nanoperm® material that reduce harmful motor bearing voltages and currents in high-performance inverter drive systems by suppressing asymmetrical interference currents from parasitic leakage capacitances.
• CoolTube® Products designed as replacement for motor cable shielding to prevent transmission of high-frequency interference. Used as retrofit for EMC standards compliance, with one unit typically sufficient for 50m motor cable length.
• NaLA® (Nanoperm Line Absorber) Line absorbers that complement CoolBlue® toroidal cores in inverter motor systems to significantly suppress both asymmetrical and symmetrical interference currents, extending motor service life.
• EMV Drosseln (EMV Chokes) Single or multi-phase current-compensating EMV chokes using nanocrystalline Nanoperm® material. Offer outstanding insertion loss with up to 60% volume reduction compared to ferrite core chokes with same nominal data. Designed per DIN EN 60938-1:2008-02 for 230V, 400V, or 500V/600V nominal voltages.
• Nanoperm® LC Affordable toroidal cores for manufacture of single or multi-phase current-compensated EMC chokes. Square core cross-section achieves maximum attenuation with minimal material use, offering an alternative to ferrite-based solutions.
• Nanoperm® LM Low-permeability cores (µnom = 1,000-8,000) offering greater saturation flux density Bsat than ferrite materials at same permeability. Suited for applications with high asymmetrical interference currents in frequency converters, with permissible operating temperatures >120°C.
• Cut Core Nanocrystalline cut cores for energy applications like transformers and chokes. Operating temperature up to 180°C, effective permeability >5,000, magnetic saturation flux density 1.2T. Overcomes limitations of grain-oriented electrical steel sheets in retrofit applications.
• SafeBlue® Series AC/DC-sensitive residual current sensors for electric vehicle charging including Mode 2 charging cables, AC wallboxes (Mode 3), DC charging stations (Mode 4), and on-board chargers. Compliant with IEC 62955, IEC 62752, IEC 61851, UL 2231, UL 2594, GBT 18487 standards.
• Standard Cores Wide selection of standard cores based on nanocrystalline Nanoperm® material offering highest permeability with low high-frequency losses. Applications include current-compensated EMI suppression chokes, absorber cores, switch-mode power supply transformers, and current sensors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% volume reduction compared to ferrite core chokes with same nominal data
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AperamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Aperam completed acquisition of Magnetec on April 1, 2026, creating Aperam Magnetic Components to expand into magnetic solutions for electric vehicles, energy, and aerospace markets. This acquisition positions Magnetec under the Aperam corporate umbrella while maintaining its operational identity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC): Germany-based global leader in soft magnetic materials including nanocrystalline and amorphous alloys for inductors, chokes, transformers, and current sensors. Direct competitor to Magnetec's Nanoperm® platform across automotive, energy, and industrial markets.
• Hitachi Metals (Proterial): Major producer of soft magnetic materials, ferrite cores, and amorphous/nanocrystalline ribbon products (FINEMET®). Overlaps with Magnetec in inductive components for automotive and power-electronics applications.
• TDK Electronics (EPCOS): Manufactures a broad portfolio of inductors, chokes, transformers, and EMC components including ferrite-based and advanced soft-magnetic solutions. Competes directly with Magnetec's EMV chokes and toroidal cores in automotive and industrial segments.
• Ferroxcube (Yageo Group): Specialist in ferrite cores and soft-magnetic components for power conversion, EMC filtering, and inductors. Competes with Magnetec's lower-end toroidal cores and EMV chokes across industrial and consumer electronics applications.
• Taiyo Yuden: Manufacturer of inductors, chokes, and ferrite-based magnetic components for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Competes with Magnetec in power-inductor and EMC choke sockets, particularly for high-frequency inverter applications.
• Cogent Power (Tata Steel subsidiary): Producer of grain-oriented electrical steel and cut cores for transformers, chokes, and energy applications. Overlaps with Magnetec's Cut Core product line for energy and industrial transformer markets.
• Schaffner Group: Specialist in EMC filters, chokes, and power-quality components for industrial drives, renewable energy, and railway. Direct overlap with Magnetec's EMV chokes and frequency-converter protection products.

Broad incumbents

• TDK Corporation: Global passive-components giant encompassing inductors, transformers, EMC filters, and magnetic materials through its EPCOS and TDK-Lambda subsidiaries. A broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps Magnetec's across multiple verticals.
• Murata Manufacturing: Diversified passive-component manufacturer with a strong portfolio of inductors, chokes, and EMI/RFI filters for automotive and industrial customers. Overlaps with Magnetec in EMC filtering for inverter-driven systems, though Murata's focus spans much broader electronic components.

Emerging players

• Würth Elektronik: Manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components including a growing portfolio of power inductors, chokes, and transformers. Increasingly active in automotive and industrial magnetics, positioning it as an emerging competitor to Magnetec's EMV choke and toroidal core lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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