And Appl...: Magnetic Levitation: Maglev Technology

: By using magnetic attraction or repulsion, Maglev trains "float" above a guideway. This lack of contact allows them to reach speeds exceeding 600 km/h (373 mph), nearly twice as fast as conventional high-speed rail.

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: Maglev conveyors transport delicate items like LCD screens and semiconductors in "clean rooms" without creating dust or vibrations from mechanical bearings. : By using magnetic attraction or repulsion, Maglev

: NASA has researched using Maglev tracks as a "running start" for rocket launches to drastically reduce fuel costs. Magnetic Levitation: Maglev Technology and Appl...