Veritex™
Composites
  CRG's
Shape Memory Composite Systems
Veritex is the trademark name for
CRG's family of dynamic shape memory composites. Dynamic polymer
composites are like other high-performance composites, except
CRG's shape memory polymer, Veriflex®,
is used as the matrix. Fabrication with Veriflex resin allows
easy manipulation of the composite above its activation temperature
and high strength and stiffness at lower temperatures.
Veritex composites capitalize on
the ability of the shape memory resin to quickly soften and
harden repeatedly. Because of this property, the composites
can be temporarily softened, reshaped, and rapidly hardened
to function as structures in a variety of configurations.
They can be fabricated with nearly any fiber type, and creative
reinforcements allow dramatic shape changes in functional
structures. Veritex is also machinable. Some possible applications
include rapid manufacturing, dynamic structures, composite
patching, and adaptable reinforcement.
The photos below show composite Veritex
material. These composite structures can be temporarily manipulated
for storage and/or transportation, or their configurations
changed in real-time to fulfill varying applications.
Veritex is sold in sheets through
CRG
Industries, a spin-off company that manufactures high-tech
materials.
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