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LLNL: Energy-efficient process delivers rare-earth element for magnets

CMI research described in story from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory about research collaboration between LLNL, Case Western Reserve University and Ames National Laboratory.

Energy Department Launches Historic Genesis Mission to Drive AI-Powered Scientific Revolution

Ames Lab brings decades of leadership in materials science, computational modeling, and machine learning to this effort.

DOE Renews SQMS Center with $125 Million to Advance Quantum Technologies

SQMS is one of five DOE National Quantum Information Science Research Centers established under the National Quantum Initiative.

Stars of ESC2025 in the Spotlight: Ikenna Nlebedim

Ames National Laboratory and Critical Materials Innovation Hub Join National Dialogue at Seattle Fusion Week

Ames National Laboratory and the Critical Materials Innovation Hub will participate in Seattle Fusion Week, an event hosted by CleanTech Alliance that brings together leaders from across science, industry, and government to accelerate the future of fusion energy.

Karl Mueller featured in Chemistry World

Ames National Laborator Director Karl Mueller discusses getting hooked on chemistry via parental inspiration and a benchtop NMR.

Azo Materials: New technology for processing rare earth metals licensed to Principal Mineral

Azo Materials pick-up on Ames Lab news release: https://www.ameslab.gov/news/cmi-technology-for-rare-earth-processing-licensed-to-principal-mineral

Ames Lab Research Featured by SCM

Ames National Laboratory’s work is featured on the website of Software for Chemistry & Materials (SCM).

Ames National Laboratory awarded funding for commercializing energy technologies by the Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) announced an investment of more than $35 million in federal funds towards 42 projects through the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) Core Laboratory Infrastructure for Market Readiness (CLIMR) Lab Call.

Ames Lab Technology Wins R&D 100 Award

Congratulations to Jun Cui and Wei Tang for their technology, MnBi-based rare-earth-free permanent magnets, winning a 2025 R&D 100 Award!