Magnetic Levitation in the News

China's 435-mph maglev test reveals what caution is costing the West
Researchers at China's National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) have accelerated a one-ton vehicle from a dead stop to 435 mph (700 km/h) in under two seconds – then back to zero mph on about ... continued..
700 kmph in just 2 seconds: China's fastest maglev train sets world record | Video
The maglev train was tested on a 400 metre (1,310-foot) magnetic levitation (maglev) test line, and safely brought to a stop afterwards. continued..
Practical magnetic levitating transmission gear system loses its teeth
A new transmission device that uses magnetic levitation to almost completely eliminate friction and wear has been developed as part of the MAGDRIVE research project, a collaboration of seven European ... continued..
Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record
More recently, China has explored superconducting electric maglev systems suited for ultra-high speeds, especially in low-vacuum environments. In 2023, a 2 km (1.3 mile) experimental line in Datong ... continued..
Hyperloop Company Releases Details On How It Will Make Pods Float
For all the hyperloop hype, there are few details regarding how a magnetic levitation, pod-hurtling super track will achieve the proposed goal of 700-mph transportation. But Hyperloop Transportation ... continued..
China sets maglev world record, hits 700 km/h in 2 seconds during test | Watch
China has achieved a major breakthrough in high-speed transport after successfully testing a magnetic levitation vehicle that reached 700 km/h in just two seconds. The record-setting trial highlights ... continued..
China's Maglev Train Hits 800 kmph in Just 5 Seconds, Video Shows Loco Vanish Before Eyes, Sets New World Record
China has set a new benchmark in high-speed rail technology, with a Maglev prototype reaching 800 km/h in just 5.3 seconds, outpacing previous Japanese advancements., World News, Times Now ... continued..
Magnetic levitation shows promise for manufacturing
Suspending soft, sticky or fragile objects between magnets may be a way to rotate and position them in 3-D space without needing to touch them. Manually manipulating these kinds of objects can damage ... continued..
Hyperloop Transportation says it will use a ‘cheaper, safer’ form of magnetic levitation
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Building A Magnetic Levitating Quadcopter
Three days ago on October 21, 2014 it was announced to the world the Back to the Future hoverboard was real. It’s a Kickstarter, of course, and it’s trending towards a $5 Million dollar payday for the ... continued..
Scientists have not ruled out the possibility of lifting objects into the air using sound.
In the world of magic, levitation looks like a simple spell. In movies and TV series, characters lift objects with a wave of their hand or a successful use of force. However, in the real world, ... continued..

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