December 2025: Issue 5
Welcome to Magnetic Matters
Happy Holidays
As we close out what has been a particularly chaotic year for our industry and general trade, I want to express my appreciation for your involved effort. Through shifting supply chains, changing needs, and geopolitical challenges, working together and finding solutions side by side has made all the difference. This year proved once again the real power of strong partnerships. Thank you for your trust and collaboration, and I look forward to what we can accomplish together in 2026.
Tyee Harpster, President and CEO
Sometimes the magnet isn’t the problem—the design is
When an AI robotic company came to Allstar Magnetics, they had a clear request: replicate a magnet they already had. But once our engineers reviewed the design, it became clear that the geometry they provided wasn’t manufacturable—and even if it were, it wouldn’t work the way they needed.Instead of simply duplicating a flawed design, our team sat down with the customer to better understand the real requirements. Through this partnership, we uncovered both a sourcing issue and a manufacturing issue that were preventing them from getting the solution they needed.
By asking the right questions and leveraging our years of expertise, Allstar was able to:
- Redesign the magnet for true manufacturability
- Solve an additional performance problem the original design wouldn’t have addressed
- Deliver samples quickly for fast testing and feedback
- Provide pricing that was more favorable than their original path
The result was not just a working magnet—but a better solution that met deadlines, reduced costs, and performed reliably.
This project illustrates what makes Allstar different: we don’t just build what’s handed to us. We partner with customers, ensuring that what they’re asking for is truly what they need—and often deliver something even better.
If your design isn’t working or manufacturability is an issue, Allstar can help you find the right path forward. Let’s talk about how we can turn your challenge into a smarter solution.