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Built for The Future of Magnetics
Established in 2020, CorePower Magnetics™ serves power electronics customers—from emerging innovators to Fortune 200 companies—across transportation, grid, microgrid, industrial, and commercial markets.
We produce standard and custom inductors, transformers, motors, and magnetic materials in our U.S.-based, vertically integrated facility. By controlling every step from raw material to finished component, we accelerate development, improve quality, and cut lead times.
With decades of experience and 20+ patents, our team brings deep technical expertise and operational execution to industries building the electrified future.
Built for Scale. Backed by Experience.
Since its founding, CorePower has expanded from R&D to scaled manufacturing—serving power electronics customers across industrial, grid, microgrid, transportation, and commercial energy markets. We are trusted by Tier 1 and Fortune 200 manufacturers and supported by institutional funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Defense.
Our ISO:9001-certified facility in Pittsburgh, PA is home to in-house engineering, prototyping, and production. A new 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing site is in planning to meet rising demand.
What Sets Us Apart
Advanced Magnetic Materials
In-house processing of nanocrystalline and amorphous ribbon— delivering higher performance and thermal stability without relying on third-party material suppliers.
Rare-Earth-Free Motors
Engineered electric motors that eliminate rare earth dependency while delivering high performance.
Volume Manufacturing
Scalable production of both standard and custom components— supporting commercial-scale demand while ensuring consistency, quality, and speed.
Custom & Standard Product Lines
Flexible offerings — move fast with production-ready standard parts, or accelerate custom development through rapid prototyping of application-specific designs.
Integrated Design & Engineering
Material science, electrical, and mechanical expertise co-located — reduces iteration cycles and gets you to market faster with fewer design surprises.
Vertically Integrated, U.S.-Based Facility
From raw material to finished component, all under one roof in ISO:9001 Certified facility in Pittsburgh, PA — enabling fast support, responsive iteration, and domestic reliability.
OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF POWER
Our mission goes beyond delivering components. We are building the magnetic backbone of a more electrified future—from data centers and grid infrastructure, microgrids, to EVs and renewable energy.
Watch our founders share how CorePower is powering decarbonization, expanding U.S. manufacturing, and helping industries scale with resilience.
A DECADE OF INNOVATION. BUILT TO LAST.
We bring a track record of technical achievement and commercialization.
2017
Breakthrough in magnetic tuning using pilot-scale strain-annealing
2018
First demonstration of spatially optimized magnetic cores
2019
R&D 100 Award and foundational patent granted
2020
CorePower Magnetics™ founded to change how magnetics
are made and delivered
2020
Exclusive patent license secured from Carnegie Mellon University
2020
National Energy Technology Laboratory IP licensing agreement
2023
Pilot-scale commercial facility launched with ARPA-E support
2024
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$20M DOE funding awarded for domestic manufacturing facility in PA.
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Patent granted for low- and medium-voltage inductors
2025
Industry-leading standardized inductor product family launched
DEEP EXPERTISE. STRONG LEADERSHIP.
CEO
Dr. Sam Kernion
Sam brings over 15 years of experience in soft magnetics R&D and operations, including leadership roles at Carpenter Technology. He launched its $100M Soft Magnetics Center of Excellence before founding CorePower. He holds 10+ patents and a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
CTO
Dr. Paul Ohodnicki
Paul brings over 20 years of experience in soft magnetics, power electronics, and electric motors. He previously led grid-focused R&D at the National Energy Technology Laboratory and now serves as a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds 30+ patents and a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
TRUSTED BY LEADERS
IN POWER ELECTRONICS
CorePower supplies Tier 1 and Fortune 200 manufacturers across industrial, automotive, and energy sectors. Our growing customer base includes companies building power systems for grid modernization, microgrids, EV infrastructure, and advanced industrial systems.
Our team brings decades of experience from some of the most respected companies in magnetics, power conversion, and advanced materials.
Backed by:
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Exclusive IP licenses from CMU and NETL
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20+ patents and active internal R&D
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U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Defense support
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Industry awards, including two R&D 100 wins
