Smart implants that not only stabilize a fracture but also monitor the healing process from day one—and deliver targeted support when required—are currently being developed at Saarland University by a ...

In this video I talk about an amazing type of metal called a shape memory alloy. The specific one in this video is called nitinol. It is an alloy of nickel and titanium. It forms an amazing structure ...

Nitinol's name is derived from its alloy composition and place of discovery; Nickel Titanium and the Naval Ordinance Laboratory in America. In 1959, William J Buehler attempted to design better ...

Nearly four decades after its serendipitous launch at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory, nitinol has become a worthy alternative to stainless steel as a medical device material. Interest in the ...

During the early 1960s, a group of scientists gathered near a laboratory workbench to observe a bent metal. After applying heat to the folded strip, the scientists observed an unbelievable process - ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated miniature soft hydraulic actuators that can be used to control the deformation and motion of soft robots that are ...

At this year’s Hannover Messe, Professor Paul Motzki (left) and his engineering team are presenting a prototype implant that can precisely monitor the fracture healing process and actively support it.