This document discusses permanent magnets and provides information about: - The industries that use permanent magnets including automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, medical, and aerospace. - Common permanent magnet materials including Alnico, ferrite, samarium cobalt, and neodymium iron boron. - Factors to consider when designing applications using permanent magnets such as the material, manufacturing method, typical shapes, and magnetization. - Coating and plating options for permanent magnets including epoxy, nickel, and zinc coatings.