Shape Memory Alloys (often called ‘memory metals’) are a class of metal alloys that "remember" their original shape. When the metals are bent or twisted from their original shape, they can retain their initial form when heated to a certain temperature.

Materials Science and Engineering influences most industries, and many companies are developing applications for shape memory alloys.

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The way Shape Memory Alloys work, and how are the SMA’s "trained"

Some applications for memory metals

 

Download a video of a Shape Memory Alloy (7 Mb)

 

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