Knowledge Center

Welcome! We have created this knowledge center to support your journey with shape memory alloy (SMA) actuation technology. Here you will find a wealth of information including technology comparisons, application insights, detailed memetis product specifications and our latest fluidic system demos. Whether you are new to SMA actuation or want to expand your expertise, the memetis knowledge center is here for you!

Technology Comparisons

Solenoid vs SMA Valves

How do solenoid and shape memory alloy (SMA) valve technologies differ? How to know which to choose? This and some more is covered in this article:

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Solenoid vs SMA Valves

Linear Solenoid vs memetis Chip Actuation

We have developed a technology that allows controlling fluid flow without direct contact to it. In this article we explain similarities and differences between memetis Chip Actuators and linear solenoid actuators.

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Linear Solenoid vs memetis Chip Actuation

Product Specifications

memetis Valve Biocompatibility

In this article we describe the cytotoxicity tests performed on memetis valve materials which deemed them non-cytotoxic and biocompatible!

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memetis Valve Biocompatibility

Stepless Actuation

memetis actuation technology is inherently stepless as it is based on shape memory alloy thermal principle instead of an electromagnetic one. More about it in this article!

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Stepless Actuation

Valve Use Cases

Mass Flow Control

ECHO Instruments have skilfully implemented memetis proportionally controllable valve to create the world's smallest mass flow controller. Curious about how they did it? Then this use case is for you!

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Mass Flow Control

Modular & Automated
Lab-on-a-Chip System

microfluidic ChipShop's modular lab-on-a-chip system enables full automation of long-term cell culture and various cell assay protocols, thanks to the use of a pump-valve unit by memetis executing pressure-driven flow in minimal dimensions.

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Modular & Automated <br>Lab-on-a-Chip System

Pressure Driven Flow
for Point-of-Care

Here is an example of a microfluidics dosing system for use with disposable microfluidic chips and cartridges. The dosing works based on pressure-driven flow and used a custom memetis 3/2-way valve.

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Pressure Driven Flow <br>for Point-of-Care

Fluidics for Cell Culture

This automated cell culture system was created within the PRINTMED-3D project framework and provides a platform for differentiating human stem cells to accelerate and standardize the development of new personalized therapeutics.

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Fluidics for Cell Culture

Fluidic System Demos

Coming in 2025!

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