Proposed work seeks to establish laser processing as a viable method for scalable continuous processing of nanocrystalline soft magnetic alloys. Traditional batch processing suffers from scalability and quality control challenges. Traditional batch processing also limits potential for rapid thermal processing to optimize magnetic and mechanical properties. Traditional rapid annealing techniques enhance magnetic efficiency, but are not scalable. We propose alternative laser-based rapid thermal processing, which provides unprecedented spatial and thermal control and ease of integration with in-line processes. This advanced manufacturing pathway also has added benefits, such as heating rate tunability and spatial control for homogeneous (uniform) or inhomogeneous (non-uniform, “spatially tuned”) properties. Our main commercialization partner is PA-based startup CorePower Magnetics., They are seeking to integrate novel technology into future alloy manufacturing processes. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate laser annealing as a scalable and viable commercial-scale production process capable of producing magnetic cores with improved mechanical and magnetic properties with high throughput.