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- Unfolding of three-dimensional structures, e.g. satellite’s folding aerial (one-way memory)
- Thermomechanical drives and initiators (two-way memory)
- Thermomechanical energy converter, devices for using the heat generated by processes
- Orthopaedic devices
- Creation of forces and pressures
- Safe weldless pipe connections
- Damper based on extremely high internal damping in materials
- Springs with abnormal characteristics: almost constant spring resistance at quasi-elastic distortions
- Creation of shock waves on sudden restoration of shape
- Sensor technology, change of physical parameters: electrical resistance, thermal capacity etc.
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Physical effects