Nitinol - shaping the future

The world of nitinol is fascinating

Discovered in 1962 by researcher William J. Buehler at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory (NOL) in the USA, nitinol is a smart shape-memory metal alloy named after its composition (Nickel and Titanium) and its place of discovery.

This remarkable alloy exhibits superelastic behavior, and is biocompatible, kink-resistant, non-ferromagnetic, and non-corrosive. Alleima has over 20 years of experience in processing nitinol, the game-changing alloy revolutionizing medical devices.

Manufacturing nitinol material requires precision and meticulous attention to detail since its properties are so sensitive that even slight changes in the cold work can significantly change the material’s behaviour. Alleima is a trusted partner in the design, development, and processing of nitinol components, offering extensive precision manufacturing capabilities including braiding, shaping, grinding, joining, and clean room assembly.  Explore more about our expertise by checking out the film or clicking on the video below.