This TED-Ed video by Ainissa Ramirez explains how shape memory alloys work, covering the martensite-austenite phase transition, NASA antenna applications, and the fundamental science behind these remarkable materials.
Researchers bring the moon’s surface to Atlanta
In this video, see how researchers at Georgia Tech’s Aerospace Robotics Lab simulate the moon’s surface to build rovers that can explore, build, and navigate the difficult lunar environment.
PRIME Project Launches to Strengthen Global Nitinol Supply Chain
Five leading companies in the medical device industry have launched the PRIME project, a strategic initiative dedicated to advancing the consistency, scalability, and performance of nitinol materials. PRIME, which stands for PRoficient Ingot Material Evaluation, brings together deep technical expertise from every stage of the nitinol value chain. The founding members are Fort Wayne Metals […]
Resonetics to Acquire Resolution Medical, Expanding Neuromodulation and Structural Heart Capabilities
Resonetics, Nashua, New Hampshire, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Resolution Medical, a medical device design and manufacturing firm headquartered in Fridley, Minnesota, with additional operations in the Netherlands. The transaction is expected to close in 2026, pending regulatory approvals. The acquisition adds complementary capabilities in high-growth therapeutic markets including neuromodulation, structural […]
Confluent Medical Debuts Filmcast Select for Tailored Polymer Tubing Performance
Confluent Medical Technologies, Chattanooga, Tennessee, announced the launch of Filmcast Select, a materials customization program that enables medical device OEMs to tailor key performance attributes of Filmcast PTFE and polyimide tubing for specific applications. The program addresses a growing challenge in minimally invasive device design: as procedures advance and devices become smaller and more complex, […]