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Spinoff story
Memory Metals (MEMRYSAFE, FIRECHEK, ULTRAVALVE)
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
A NASA contract led Memry Corporation to the development of commercial products based upon Shape Memory Effect, or the ability of certain metal alloys to change from one shape to another with temperature changes. MEMRYSAFE instantly restricts water flow in shower or sinks before scalding. ULTRAVALVE allows a user to preselect a bathing temperature. FIRECHEK is a fire control safety valve that detects unsafe temperatures and shuts off pneumatic pressure that operates control valves in industrial process lines containing hazardous gases or fluids.