Shape Memory Polymer NGX3520, Ether Type

Description

Shape Memory Polymer NGX3520 – Solid Type

Smart Thermally-Responsive Polymer with Dual-Phase Performance
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): ~35 °C | Form: Solid

Product Overview

Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) NGX3520 is a next-generation intelligent material that exhibits the shape-memory effect—the ability to retain a temporary shape and recover to its original form when exposed to a specific stimulus, most commonly heat. This material operates effectively in both the glass (G) and rubber (R) phases, offering programmable mechanical responses for structural, biomedical, and textile-based smart systems.

SMP NGX3520 exhibits excellent elastic recovery, thermal actuation, and mechanical robustness, making it ideal for high-precision applications in fields such as soft robotics, bioengineering, and aerospace.

Technical Specifications

Note: G = Glass Phase (Tg −20 °C), R = Rubber Phase (Tg +20 °C)

Key Features

• Dual-phase (G/R) response behavior

• Excellent flexibility and shape memory effect

• High strength in glass state, ultra-stretchability in rubber state

• Reversible deformation upon heating

• Tunable mechanical performance

• Durable, chemically stable, and solvent-free solid system

Application Areas

SMP NGX3520 is ideal for advanced functional systems that require mechanical adaptability and shape transformation. It is utilized in:

• Biomedical Engineering

  • Smart sutures

  • Shape-shifting catheters

  • Drug delivery devices

  • Artificial muscles and bio-actuators

• Smart Textiles

  • Thermo-responsive fabrics

  • Shape-adaptive garments

  • Soft wearable exoskeleton components

• Aerospace & Automotive

  • Deployable aerospace structures

  • Self-healing automotive components

  • Thermally actuated valves and seals

• Consumer & Industrial Innovation

  • Soft robotics and programmable actuators

  • Smart electronics and sensors

  • High-performance toys and morphing designs