Shape Memory MaterialsShape Memory Materials

What is a Shape Memory Material?What is a Shape Memory Material?

• Has Two Crystal StructuresHas Two Crystal Structures

• Change in Crystal StructureChange in Crystal Structure

• ThermoplasticThermoplastic

• Displays Pseudo-Elastic BehaviorDisplays Pseudo-Elastic Behavior

Shape Memory Material ApplicationsShape Memory Material Applications

• Morphing WingMorphing Wing

• Customizable and Reusable MoldsCustomizable and Reusable Molds

• Deployable Mirror Mechanisms Deployable Mirror Mechanisms

• Portable, Deployable Bridges Portable, Deployable Bridges

• Artificial MuscleArtificial Muscle

Shape Memory Material ApplicationsShape Memory Material Applications