Here is the latest news on nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys as of October 2023:

1. Progress in medical application:
Researchers have developed new nickel-titanium based stents with better fatigue resistance and biocompatibility, enhancing their performance in cardiovascular applications.
Nickel-titanium bow line has made a breakthrough in orthodontics, allowing for better control of tooth movement and shorter treatment times.

2. Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) :
Advances in NiTi alloy 3D printing technology have made it possible to manufacture complex, patient-specific implants with customized mechanical properties.
A study published in the journal Materials and Design highlights the optimization of the melting parameters of laser powder beds of NiTi alloys, improving their shape memory and superelasticity.

3. Aerospace and Robotics:
NiTi alloys are being integrated into aerospace components for lightweight, high-performance actuators and shock absorbers.
In the field of robotics, artificial muscles based on niti are being developed to enable more efficient and realistic robot movement.

4. Energy and Sustainable Development:
The researchers are exploring the application of NiTi alloy in solid-state refrigeration systems, using its elastic thermal effect to achieve energy-efficient refrigeration.
A new study investigates the use of NiTi in thermal energy storage systems, taking advantage of its phase transition properties.

5. Material Science innovation:
An MIT team has developed a new NiTi composite with enhanced fatigue life and durability, opening the door to long-term applications in harsh environments.
A study published in Nature Communications reveals a new way to fine-tune the transition temperature of NiTi alloys, expanding their range of work.

 

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Nickel titanium memory alloy in addition to the production of nickel-titanium strips, can also produce other similar products, such as nickel-titanium plate, nickel titanium flat wire, nickel titanium foil, nickel titanium wire, nickel titanium tube, nickel titanium spring, nickel titanium paper clips, nickel titanium wire rope.

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