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Patents, Awards & Recognition
Since 1981, MPI has been at the forefront of magnetic separation and industrial magnet technology. Founded on a commitment to innovation, MPI continues to lead with patented advancements that set new industry standards for performance and efficiency.
With 40% of our full time workforce dedicated to R&D and Engineering, and a team of Master TIG Welders, MPI’s expertise is deeply embedded in every solution we deliver. From pioneering the first quick- and pneumatic self-cleaning magnetic separators to introducing the Sanitary Toolless Drawer Magnet and the revolutionary Intell-I-Mag® intelligent magnet platform, our innovations solve real-world challenges with precision and purpose.
With ongoing investment in next-generation manufacturing, including a 2023 upgrade featuring North America’s first-of-its-kind laser system, MPI continues to turn bold ideas into patented technologies that shape the future of material handling.
Our recent innovations include:
Intell-I-Mag® Intelligent Magnet Technology
MPI's Intell-I-Mag® platform pairs embedded sensors within a magnetic separator to a computer-based dashboard to measure and monitor metal capture in real time.
Blade™ Liquid Finger Trap Magnet
The MPI Blade Magnet™ is an advanced liquid finger trap magnetic separator specifically engineered to eliminate ferrous contaminants from liquid processing systems while ensuring continuous flow.
Wave™ Self-Clean Pneumatic Line Magnet
The patented MPI Pneumatic Wave™ Magnet is a next-generation self-cleaning magnetic separator for dry, free-flowing materials conveyed in high-velocity, pressurized pneumatic transfer systems.