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Shape Memory Polymers (Smart Plastics)

Shape Memory Polymer

Introduction to Shape Memory Polymers (Smart Plastics)

Shape Memory Polymer INNOSELF®

1 → 2 Programmed Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) is
2 → 3 a material that returns to its original shape when specific conditions
(trigger - for example, body temperature) are provided.

Using TMD LAB's technology that restores the original shape of a shape memory polymer, it is possible to develop
customized products that are transformed to suit the unique shape of each individual's body or an object.
In addition, when used for implantable medical devices, it can be transformed into the originally designed shape
when a specific temperature is appliedafter it is inserted into the human body ina shape that is easy to be inserted.

Shape memory polymer is a smart plastic that can control
a wide range of properties and functions

  • Advantage 01
    A material that makes customer-specific processing possible
    • Self-transformable material to suit individual size
    • Can specify the temperature range (28 ℃ ~ 49 ℃) for recovery of shape
    • Can control melting temperature
    • Can adjust various properties such as strength, hardness, elasticity, and flexibility
    • Shape memory volume and step-by-step shape restoration are possible
    • Can adjust the speed of shape restoration
    • Various process methods (extrusion, mold, 3D printing, etc.) are possible
  • Advantage 02
    An eco-friendly (sustainable) material
    • Diversity is ensured by the composition of two types of materials:biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials
    • The eco-friendly material comes with price competitiveness
    • Non-toxic material that is safe to eat
  • Advantage 03
    A material capable of inhibiting biofilm
    • Highly biocompatible material
    • 74% biofilm inhibitory effect compared to silicon
    • Can restore the shape at body temperature
    • Incorporation of minimally invasive medical technology that minimizes damage to normal tissue