Use a permanent magnet generator or alternator to convert mechanical energy into electricity

This use for permanent magnets converts one type of energy into another. This is typically mechanical into electrical such as with a windmill or hydroelectric plant.

I recommend: Many companies specialize in specific applications of alternators, such as Windblue, but these permanent magnet alternators often have much more general purposes. Georator makes brushless permanent magnet generators for many different applications.

Try a permanent magnet DC motor to cut energy costs

Magnetic motors are energy efficient, quiet and small alternatives to combustion engines. These motors range in power from treadmill level to industrial pumps.

I recommend: Permanent magnet motors are available from several manufacturers, but Rotomag and Hansen both carry a wide selection of motors. Both companies have motors for large and small applications. Anaheim Automation offers permanent magnet synchronous motors that run off AC current.

Buy unaltered permanent magnets for all your manufacturing needs

Permanent magnets have such a huge number of uses that there's no way to list them all. Sometimes manufacturers need basic magnets for their own products.

I recommend: AIC Engineering offers a staggering array of magnets in many configurations and made of many different materials. Xiamen One Magnet has a smaller selection but has an online form for quick orders. For a nice selection of magnets along with information on the uses and handling of each type, visit Master Magnetics.