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AI automates the creation of custom functional materials atom by atom

Imagine a construction site where the bricks are individual molecules and the "cranes" are microscopic needles so sharp they can feel a single atom. For decades, building at this scale was a laborious, time-consuming task where a single human error could damage the delicate tools.

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AI automates the creation of custom functional materials atom by atom
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