SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 8, 2026Interesting Engineering

US lab cracks the code for building powerful magnets free of rare earth metals

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Scientists at Ames National Laboratory have developed an AI-powered method to discover powerful permanent magnets without rare-earth elements, reducing U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers. The AI combines physics-based modeling with real-world material data to predict magnet performance and account for supply chain costs before any lab testing begins.

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