In a major milestone for U.S. critical mineral and manufacturing independence, eVAC Magnetics  has shipped the first commercially produced neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) rare-earth magnets  manufactured in the United States during the 21st century. The shipment originated from the company’s facility in Sumter, South Carolina , marking the return of domestic rare-earth magnet production after a decades-long absence. The new magnets are essential components in technologies rangin