Shape memory alloys explained
Shape memory alloys (SMA) are smart metals with a fascinating property. After a previous change in shape, the material ‘remembers’ its original shape when heated. Thus, the material can be used as a temperature-sensitive actuating element as well as an active switch through targeted energisation.
What makes it so special is that the material itself is the machine. In an ideal case, this means that no further components are needed and that very simple and compact systems can be realised. In addition, SMA actuators have the highest power density (power per volume) compared to other drive technologies and enable the construction of the smallest switching elements, which also require little electrical energy. Thanks to these advantages, SMA drives are the perfect choice for compact and energy-efficient applications, for example in medical technology or in space.
What makes Memetis so unique?
Compared to other solutions on the market, memetis microvalves and actuators offer numerous advantages: they are highly compact, energy-efficient and can be individually adapted. Their proportional switching behaviour also enables precise flow control. Particularly in the medical field, another advantage plays a crucial role – noiseless operation.
memetis supports its customers from development and production to comprehensive customer care. A certified quality management system ensures that all requirements are reliably met.
“This is high-tech, made in Baden-Württemberg. This is how i imagine a successful technology transfer from science to the economy.”
"As a founder, you should always be honest and transparent – with yourself, your team, your partners and your customers."
Founders and Companions
