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Machine learning simplifies industrial laser processes for metals
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Machine learning simplifies industrial laser processes for metals

Before and after: Above a laser weld seam before “learning,” below a weld seam from the process optimized by the algorithm. Credit: Swiss...

Green metallurgical process uses surface energy to extract and refine metals from waste alloys
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Green metallurgical process uses surface energy to extract and refine metals from waste alloys

The process of creating a liquid alloy surface slab model. Credit: Advanced Functional Materials (2025). DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202505583 A team of scientists from the...

Researchers 3D-print a single complex structure containing two metals
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Researchers 3D-print a single complex structure containing two metals

A micro-CT volume rendering of the multi-material gyroid beam, fabricated from low-carbon stainless steel, seen in blue, and bronze, seen in orange, using...

New water splitting catalyst makes green hydrogen without expensive metals
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New water splitting catalyst makes green hydrogen without expensive metals

A 3D render simulating different layers, which is reminiscent of an electrolyzer. Credit: Milad Fakurian for Unsplash ANEMEL researchers have created a catalyst...

Recovering rare earth metals from waste permanent magnets
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Recovering rare earth metals from waste permanent magnets

Synthesis of fibrous rare earth metal recovery materials / The structure and surface analysis results of a fibrous material composed of a composite...

Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste could benefit the environment and human health
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Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste could benefit the environment and human health

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Our increasing reliance on technology is placing pressure on the global supply of materials that are essential for manufacturing...