CMI leaders lead panel discussion at Magnetics 2026

CMI researchers at Ames National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dexter Magnetics, Terves and Momentum Technologies  conducted the research for this highlight

Innovation 
CMI Developing Substitutes Focus Area Leadership and CMI Team members Dexter Magnetics, Terves, and Momentum Technologies participated in a panel discussion, “Rare Earth Magnets and Metals: Market and Governmental Trends and Outlook,” on March 4, 2026, at the Motor Drive Systems and Magnetics (MDSM) Conference in Tallahassee. 

Achievement
Focus Area Lead David Parker, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, led a panel discussion before approximately 100 MDSM Conference attendees.

Significance and Impact
This event demonstrates the leadership of CMI in the magnet and rare earth research communities.

Hub Target Addressed
Providing the leaders, technical experts and skilled professionals needed by U.S. industry to assure supply chains.

CMI Developing Substitutes Focus Area Lead David Parker (shown left) led the panel discussion with CMI Developing Substitutes Deputy Ikenna Nlebedim (shown right) and representatives from three CMI Team members (center three people, from left): Bo Zhang, Dexter Magnetics; Andrew Sherman, Terves; and Preston Bryant, Momentum Technologies.
CMI Developing Substitutes Focus Area Lead David Parker (shown left) led the panel discussion with CMI Developing Substitutes Deputy Ikenna Nlebedim (shown right) and representatives from three CMI Team members (center three people, from left): Bo Zhang, Dexter Magnetics; Andrew Sherman, Terves; and Preston Bryant, Momentum Technologies.