“In one aspect of the disclosure, a thermally responsive shape memory actuator comprises a body including a first end, a second end, and at least one non-linear segment disposed between the first end ...

FAYETTEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Minimally invasive medical implants require materials that can be delivered in compact form ...

When stretched or deformed, shape memory polymers return to their original shapes after heat or light is applied. These materials show great promise for soft robotics, smart biomedical devices and ...

MedShape (Atlanta, GA) has been granted a U.S. patent for a shape memory polymer-based technology used in orthopedic applications. Shape memory polymers can "remember" more than one shape and ...

Researchers have developed a shape memory polymer that stores almost six times more energy than previous versions. When stretched or deformed, shape memory polymers return to their original shapes ...

Energy is stored in the crystalline structure of the polymer as it's stretched, allowing it to snap back when heated. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share ...

Dublin, Aug. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Shape Memory Polymer Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The shape memory polymer market is ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., September 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shape Memory Medical Inc., the innovator of shape memory polymer for endovascular applications, announced the completion of patient enrollment in ...