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  1. calaway

    metal (or composite) safe to be implanted into the body

    I would like to know what kind of metal (or composite) are usually considered safe to be implanted into human body. The material should be OK to be processed into any shape, and should be strong enough (for example, a thin needle can keep straight). Thank you in advance!
  2. calaway

    Looking for a metal material that can remember its shape

    I have formalized the requirements: 1. It is a strong material (for example it will change its shape only when you press it hard). 2. It has no harm to the body of human beings. For example, it can touch the skin for a long time and doesn't cause any itchy. 3. It can change its shape...
  3. calaway

    Looking for a composite material

    I would like to remove the requirement 5, since it is actually optional.
  4. calaway

    Looking for a composite material

    Thank you very much for your help, Chris. I have visited the links you provided. It seems that Sorbothane is quite close to what I am looking for. However, I guess it won't meet requirement 5, right? Anyway I think requirement 5 is optional. I also want to know how fast Sorbothane will recover...
  5. calaway

    Looking for a composite material

    I am looking for a composite material that can meet the following requirements: 1. It is a strong material (for example it will change its shape only when you press it hard). 2. It has no harm to the body of human beings. 3. It can change its shape relatively quick after applying outside force...
  6. calaway

    Looking for a rubber-type material

    I am looking for a rubber material that can remember its original shape. It may change its shape under outside force, but can slowly restore its original shape. Sponge is a good at restoring its shape but the restore process is not slow enough. I have more requirements. 1. It is a strong...
  7. calaway

    Looking for a metal material that can remember its shape

    I am looking for a material that can remember its original shape. It may change its shape under outside force, but can slowly restore its original shape. Sponge is a good example. However, I have more requirements. 1. It is a strong material like metal. 2. It has no harm to the body of human...

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