# AI discovers new rare-earth-free magnet at 200 times the speed of man

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**Created:** [June 13, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/ai-discovers-new-rare-earth-free-magnet-at-200-times-the-speed-of-man/404 "2024-06-13T13:59:00Z")\
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Materials Nexus, in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, used an AI platform to discover a rare-earth-free magnet called MagNex, significantly faster than traditional methods. The AI analyzed over 100 million material compositions, focusing on cost, supply chain security, performance, and environmental impact. The result is a magnet that can be produced at 20% of the material cost and with 70% lower carbon emissions compared to current rare-earth magnets. This breakthrough aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable and efficient magnetic materials.

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> **[AI discovers new rare-earth-free magnet at 200 times the speed of man](https://newatlas.com/materials/ai-rare-earth-free-magnet-discovery/)**
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> As some entities identify new (or at least overlooked) sources to meet the growing demand for rare earth materials, others are looking toward new tools. UK deep-tech company Materials Nexus announced on Tuesday that it has designed a new...