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Shape Memory Alloys

Designs and develops products using nitinol for various applications including automotive, microelectronics, luxury, and aerospace.

SAES’ Shape Memory Alloy business originated from the combination of the group’s extensive knowledge in advanced metallurgy, developed over 60 years of experience in gettering, with the specialized expertise of research groups focused on the SMA actuators business. For the past two decades, SAES has been at the forefront of revitalizing the focus on SMA industrial applications, becoming a pioneer in this field. SAES has developed ultrapure alloys and set up sizable, quality-controlled SMA wires and springs production lines, establishing strategic partnerships for mass production of SMA actuators, and a comprehensive network of complementary companies around SMA materials, modeling, design, production testing, and sales. Our benchmark SmartFlex wires and springs for electrical and thermostatic actuators, are designed with an in-depth understanding of their transformation into highly efficient actuators and products.

SAES’ Shape Memory Alloys business unit provides cutting-edge SmartFlex trained wires and springs for electrical and thermostatic actuators, respectively. With over 15 years of experience, IATF certification, and redundant production capacity, we are the preferred choice for large volume SMA industrial applications. Our extensive expertise in SMA materials and design, positions us as a reliable partner for innovation and feasibility activities in this field. Our vertical integration, from melting to finished product, allows us to quickly develop and address non-standard products and requirements.

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