{"id":14791,"date":"2024-02-06T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/?post_type=cpt_blog&#038;p=14791"},"modified":"2024-09-24T05:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T12:18:50","slug":"introducing-materials-ai-your-ai-assistant-for-material-selection","status":"publish","type":"cpt_blog","link":"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/articles\/introducing-materials-ai-your-ai-assistant-for-material-selection","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Materials.AI: Your AI Assistant for Material Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Materials.AI by Fictiv\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pow1NB4lcCM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With advances in material science and manufacturing technologies like 3D printing, it can be overwhelming (<em>not to mention time-consuming) <\/em>to find the right material for your project needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we created Materials.AI: a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence assistant, powered by ChatGPT and Fictiv\u2019s expansive manufacturing database, to help you navigate the complex landscape of plastic and metal materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a 3D printing material with excellent tensile strength? Materials.AI can point you in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure which aluminum alloy is ideal for your needs? Materials.AI has answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And once you\u2019ve found the right material for your project, you can place your order on-demand right on the Fictiv platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to use the tool or <a href=\"https:\/\/app.fictiv.com\/signup\">create your free account<\/a> to try it out for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3f77e14674bcf7528f13f2b7afde92f\">How to Use Materials.AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23af6774fa614df87892903c29fed437\"><strong>Step 1: Start a Quote<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.fictiv.com\/login\">Log into the Fictiv platform<\/a> and start a new quote using the \u201c+New quote\u201d button. You can also select an existing quote. If you don\u2019t have an account yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.fictiv.com\/signup\">sign up for free here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"151\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14793 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a053f074c913c8f517e3aad9fc0b5016\"><strong>Step 2: Upload Your Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, select your desired manufacturing process (such as 3D Printing or Injection Molding) and upload your 3D CAD file to start a new quote. Once uploaded, select \u201cConfigure.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1508\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14794 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3.png 1999w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-768x579.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-1600x1207.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-1536x1159.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-1500x1132.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59f22b85f748e8d18d3d14a6076ef5a4\"><strong>Step 3: Ask Materials.AI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, click \u201cAsk Materials.AI\u201d to open the chat box. Now you can enter any question you like specific to material selection. Note that the responses provided will be specific to materials offered by Fictiv, available to order on-demand! You can continue to ask follow-up questions, based on past context, to drill-down further (just like you would with ChatGPT).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"288\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14795 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2.png 880w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-768x251.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39a802b6e9af17e00892b00516329070\"><strong>Step 4: Select Your Material &amp; Checkout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found the right material, you can complete your Fictiv quote and checkout! 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