Foldable solar sails could help with aerobraking and atmospheric reentry

Use cases for smart materials in space exploration keep cropping up everywhere. They are used in everything from antenna ...
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Copper alloy with shape memory could power space and hydrogen tech at extreme cold

A collaborative effort by leading Japanese institutions has led to the development of copper-based alloy (Cu-Al-Mn) with a unique “shape memory effect” at a low temperature of -200°C (−328 °F). This ...
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The Global Shape Memory Alloy Market is expected to grow by $2142.28 mn during 2023-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 9.84% during the forecast period

New York, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Shape Memory Alloy Market 2023-2027" - https://www ...
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Shape memory alloys the basis for more efficient refrigerant-free cooling

Shape memory materials, also known as "metal muscles" or "artificial muscles," have the ability to snap back into their original shape after being stretched, squashed, bent, or otherwise deformed. If ...
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New copper alloy shows shape memory effect at -200°C for space use

Researchers have developed a novel copper-based alloy that exhibits a special shape memory effect at temperatures as low as -200°C. The work has been published in the journal Communications ...
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Shape Memory Alloys Market Is Projected To Reach US$ 45.8 Billion by the End of 2033: Fact.MR Report

Rockville, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, growing demand for shape memory alloys can be attributed to the increasing ...
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shape memory alloy

Another Kickstarter, another opportunity for people to get mad at delayed and poorly functioning (if delivered at all) gadgets. This project aims to make airless tires for bikes and scooters using ...