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Researchers develop 3D printable metallic glass for more efficient electric motors

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Sep 17, 2026Added 1 month ago

Researchers working on the European AM2SoftMag project have developed an iron-based metallic glass designed for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), targeting soft-magnetic components for more energy-efficient electric motors. Designed by researchers at Saarland University (UdS) in Germany, the alloy can be processed by LPBF while retaining a highly amorphous structure. The material contains iron, silicon,…

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