System and method for generating a controlled magnetic flux

A system for manipulating or heating conductive material, said system comprising:

• an electromagnet array;
• said electromagnet array comprising:
• a working volume;
• a first electromagnet;
• a second electromagnet;
• said first electromagnet and said second electromagnet each comprising:
• a body;
• a first pole, said first pole proximal to a working surface;
• a second pole, said second pole distal to a working surface;
• a coil at least partially disposed around said body;
• a modulating controller configured to selectively apply a current to said first or said second electromagnet;
• said current configured to produce a time-varying flux density at said first pole;
• said electromagnetic array configured to draw at least a section of said conductive material through said working volume;
• said electromagnetic array configured to manipulate at least a section of said conductive material to form an object, which is ejected from said system;
• and
• said working volume in communication with said first pole.