Researchers at Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., report that they have developed variable stiffness fibers made from shape memory materials in which a shape-memory alloy is coated with a thin film of shape-memory polymer.
Fort Wayne Metals offers Nitinol with ultra-smooth surface
Fort Wayne Metals, Fort Wayne, Ind., introduces Silk Nitinol, which has an ultra-smooth surface that has been found to significantly reduce snags in braiding operations.
Admedes develops Nitinol thin-film sputtering technology
Admedes Schuessler GmbH, Germany, announces that its Nitinol thin film sputtering technology is now ready to be utilized for new medical devices.
Constellium to supply can stock as Rexam changes steel can lines to aluminum
Constellium, Amsterdam, announces that it has been awarded an additional contract to supply can stock to Rexam PLC, a leading beverage can maker.
Solar Atmospheres selects Greenville as location for southeastern division
Solar Atmospheres, Souderton, Pa., announces that it has selected Greenville, S.C., for the site of its 54,000 ft2 southeast division.