ASM Shape Memory & Superelastic Technologies

03/14/2024

Shape Memory and Superelasticity Editor-in-Chief Hüseyin Sehitoglu recently announced this year's Editor’s Choice articles, showcasing six of the high-quality articles that were published in the journal in 2023. They are free to read here! We hope you enjoy reading these articles, and we extend our congratulations to the authors of these high-quality papers!

Download here: https://link.springer.com/journal/40830/updates/17312314

03/11/2024

The following three articles from Shape Memory and Superelasticity are free access for you to download and read now through March 15th. We hope you enjoy reading them!

“Enhancing Shape Memory Response of Additively Manufactured Niti Shape Memory Alloys by Texturing and Post-Processing Heat Treatment” by Sayed E. Saghaian, Mohammadreza Nematollahi, Guher Pelin Toker, Narges Shayesteh Moghaddam, Sayed M. Saghaian, Madhavan Radhakrishnan, Osman Anderoglu, Mohammad Elahinia, and Haluk Karaca
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40830-023-00425-1?sap-outbound-id=D9643E13AA00FA0EAFD14F86A6F708713CD775DA&utm_source=standard&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=000_MVM1398_0000033780_APSR_SPRIN_AWA1_GL_MPAS_03GLR_RC_ASM24M1&utm_content=EN_62424_20240223&mkt-key=42010A0557EB1EEA9BCD00CBFDD890ED

"Standardization of Shape Memory Alloys from Material to Actuator” by D. E. Nicholson, O. Benafan, G. S. Bigelow, D. Pick, A. Demblon, J. H. Mabe, I. Karaman, B. Van Doren, D. Forbes, F. Sczerzenie, L. Fumagalli, and C. Wallner
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40830-023-00431-3?sap-outbound-id=D9643E13AA00FA0EAFD14F86A6F708713CD775DA&utm_source=standard&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=000_MVM1398_0000033780_APSR_SPRIN_AWA1_GL_MPAS_03GLR_RC_ASM24M1&utm_content=EN_62424_20240223&mkt-key=42010A0557EB1EEA9BCD00CBFDD890ED

“Localized Plastic Deformation of Superelastic NiTi Wires in Tension” by Lukáš Kadeřávek, Petr Šittner, Orsolya Molnárová, Ladislav Klimša, and Luděk Heller
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40830-023-00415-3?sap-outbound-id=D9643E13AA00FA0EAFD14F86A6F708713CD775DA&utm_source=standard&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=000_MVM1398_0000033780_APSR_SPRIN_AWA1_GL_MPAS_03GLR_RC_ASM24M1&utm_content=EN_62424_20240223&mkt-key=42010A0557EB1EEA9BCD00CBFDD890ED

01/11/2024

Registration is Open for SMST 2024!

Find details and registration at https://www.asminternational.org/smst-2024/

Dive into the cutting-edge realm of shape memory and superelastic technologies at SMST 2024 in Cascais, Portugal. Join leading experts from May 6-10 for four days of technical programming and insights from the top authorities shaping the future of Nitinol. Register early to maximize your conference benefits.

Find details and registration at https://www.asminternational.org/smst-2024/

11/13/2023

The following three articles from Shape Memory and Superelasticity are free access for you to download and read now through November 30th. We hope you enjoy reading them!

“Tensile Deformation of B19′ Martensite in Nanocrystalline NiTi Wires” by P. Šittner, O. Molnárová, X. Bian, L. Heller, and H. Seiner
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40830-023-00414-4?sap-outbound-id=4F9DC97EA15EC4FBABE582037C0AD5C5FBF94519&utm_source=standard&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=000_AKT0158_0000031862_APSR_HYBRD_CON1_GL_MPAS_01YWH_ASMQ4_2023&utm_content=EN_58682_20231013&mkt-key=42010A0557EB1EEA9BCD00CBFDD890ED

“Thin-Film Superelastic Alloys for Stretchable Electronics” by Sabrina M. Curtis, Jascha L. Gugat, Lars Bumke, Duygu Dengiz, Lena Seigner, Don Schmadel, Nathan S. Lazarus, and Eckhard Quandt
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40830-023-00422-4?sap-outbound-id=4F9DC97EA15EC4FBABE582037C0AD5C5FBF94519&utm_source=standard&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=000_AKT0158_0000031862_APSR_HYBRD_CON1_GL_MPAS_01YWH_ASMQ4_2023&utm_content=EN_58682_20231013&mkt-key=42010A0557EB1EEA9BCD00CBFDD890ED

“Considerations on Tension–Tension Fatigue Predictions for Nitinol” by Maximilien E. Launey, Ich Ong, Brian T. Berg, and Alan R. Pelton
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40830-023-00427-z?sap-outbound-id=4F9DC97EA15EC4FBABE582037C0AD5C5FBF94519&utm_source=standard&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=000_AKT0158_0000031862_APSR_HYBRD_CON1_GL_MPAS_01YWH_ASMQ4_2023&utm_content=EN_58682_20231013&mkt-key=42010A0557EB1EEA9BCD00CBFDD890ED

10/17/2023

Heads up! This is the last week to submit an abstract for SMST 2024 Conference and Expo. SMST 2024, taking place in Cascais, Portugal, is the leading worldwide conference and exposition for the shape memory and Superelastic technologies. Abstracts that are chosen will become a part of the conference’s technical programming and in turn, the authors of the selected abstracts gain the ability to present their research to the wider shape memory community.
• Enhance your professional profile
• Connect with fellow engineers and industry leaders
• Make a key contribution to the advancement of shape
memory and superelastic technology engineering
Submit an abstract for SMST 2024 NOW!
https://www.asminternational.org/smst-2024/cfp/author/

10/11/2023

The June issue of Shape Memory and Superelasticity is a special issue in honor of the late Professor Kazuhiro Otsuka. Prof. Otsuka worked on shape memory alloys for over 50 years, and made significant contributions to the understanding of shape memory’s effect and superelasticity, together with the crystallography of martensitic transformation in various shape memory alloys. The special issue was organized by Dr. Xiaobing Ren, National Institute for Materials Science; Prof. Antoni Planes, University of Barcelona; and Dr. Avadh Saxena, Los Alamos National Lab.

This special issue is free access for you to read here now through October 31. https://www.springer.com/gp/materials/asm-journals

10/05/2023

🔥 Don't miss out on the year's biggest materials event, IMAT 2023! 🔥IMAT is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about the latest breakthroughs and advancements in materials science. Core programming from ASM Affiliate Societies will be available for anyone and everyone attending the conference this year. The International Organization on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies will have several special events designed for IMAT attendees' enjoyment. Connect with fellow materials experts, dive into cutting-edge lectures & workshops and explore industry-leading exhibits!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Secure your spot now before it's too late!
https://www.asminternational.org/imat-2023/imat-heat-treat-email/

09/29/2023

There's only ONE WEEK left to submit an abstract for SMST 2024. The Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies Conference and Exposition will be held from May 6 – 10, 2024 at Hotel Cascais Miragem, Cascais, Portugal. The top professionals will be available at SMST whether you're wanting to use, design or enhance Nitinol! Showcase your expertise to a global audience and submit an abstract NOW!
https://www.asminternational.org/smst-2024/cfp/

09/15/2023

Register now! The 2023 Global Materials Summit will be here before you know it! The ASM Global Materials Executive Summit aims to bring together the most influential thought leaders in the materials sector from across the world to engage in stimulating and educational debates about the future of materials science innovation. We invite you and fellow executives in the materials industry to attend this prestigious event and push the future of the materials community forward. https://www.asminternational.org/asm-global-materials-summit/registration/

09/08/2023

IMAT and Heat Treat 2023 are coming ever closer! Detroit, Michigan will be THE place to be from October 16-19 for everyone who works in the heat treating and materials communities. There will be time set to network amongst your peers, witness the exhibitions of the latest industry products and services, and learn something new at the numerous educational workshops and discussions. While you may have missed the Early Bird discount, there’s still the Advanced discount to use before it expires on October 1st. Register yourself now and attend the largest gathering of materials and heat treating professionals of the year! https://www.asminternational.org/imat-2023/imat-heat-treat-email/

09/01/2023

Set your sights on Portugal next May and become a part of the SMST 2024 technical program by submitting an abstract now. SMST is the leading worldwide conference and exposition for the shape memory and Superelastic technologies and is highly focused on the manufacturing and application of shape memory materials. Shape memory professionals from all over the world attend this event and provide a boost to the industry by facing today’s challenges in the field together as one. Becoming part of the technical program will give you the opportunity to be center stage amongst key industry leaders. Start writing now! https://www.asminternational.org/smst-2024/cfp/

08/14/2023

Register for next month's Nitinol for Medical Devices education course! The unique properties of the shape memory alloy Nitinol have led to many transformational medical device innovations, including self-expanding stents, percutaneous delivered heart valves, kink resistant guide wires, and self-locking orthopedic devices. Its superelastic qualities allow the alloy to withstand large amounts of recoverable strain, and its potential for excellent biocompatibility and fatigue resistance make it the material of choice for some of the most demanding medical device applications. However, Nitinol’s unique properties are very dependent upon alloy composition and processing.
In this course, you will learn the variables that affect Nitinol’s properties, how to control them, and how its unique properties can be applied in medical devices. Taking place both at ASM Headquarters and virtually from October 16-18, reserve your seat now! https://www.asminternational.org/nitinol-for-medical-devices-october-16-18-2023/results/-/journal_content/56/50392608/CLASS/

The unique properties of the shape memory alloy Nitinol have led to many transformational medical device innovations, including self-expanding stents, percutaneous delivered heart valves, kink resistant guide wires, and self-locking orthopedic devices. Its superelastic qualities allow the alloy to w...