Smart Materials. A smart material can be described as a material that has a useful response to external influences or stimuli. There are many examples of smart materials in everyday use that are not modern developments they include; Metal springs
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This is a unique polymer that fuses in hot water and can then be moulded to any form. When solid it has similar properties to nylon
Used to make the moulds for the vacuum formed seat and fuel tank of this motorcycle project
This is a self adhesive sheet whose colour changes according to the temperature. Used for thermometers, heat warning patches and novelty advertising of products
Sheet changes colour according to temp
This is a sheet that absorbs light energy and re-emits it as white light for up to eight hours. Used extensively for emergency lighting in the event of a power cut
This is a flat polymer magnetic sheet as used in fridge magnets. Also available in thin A4 sheets that can be printed on
This is a new generation of sheet material used widely for signs and exhibitions. Thermoforms very well.
This sheet is about 1mm thick but gives the illusion that it is nearer to 6mm thick. An object placed on the sheet appears to sink below the surface
The camera lens does not capture the effect
This is almost identical to the real thing. Ideal for project mock-ups. It is relatively cheap and cuts easily with a scissors or craft knife. Used for packaging of top branded goods
Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTC)
Firm pressure being applied
Before pressure is applied
Light Pressure being applied