Smart materials or new materials, adaptation to the environment

The new materials revolution

Smart materials are able to respond in a controlled manner to different external stimuli. They can change colour, shape, size, viscosity, crystallographic arrangement or opacity when exposed to changes in temperature, humidity, chemical composition, pressure, pH, electric current or magnetic fields.
We select, apply and test the most innovative smart materials for your surface.

Sandra Tornos

Expert in Smart Materials at ATRIA

Selection and Application of Smart Materials

At ATRIA, we help you incorporate smart materials into your products and processes.

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Our extensive experience in the field of smart materials can help you choose the right material and application technique for each case. We can also develop customized solutions if necessary.

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We prepare prototypes with the selected material at the laboratory scale to study its performance. This stage is crucial to validate the proposed solution, the response of the smart material, and its durability.

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Finally, we assist our clients in implementing this solution into their production process.

Types of Smart Materials

We develop smart materials that change their properties with the appropriate stimulus.

Materials

Cromophores Photoactive Shape change

Capable of changing color in response to the following stimuli:

The stimulus is temperature.

The stimulus is light.

The stimulus is water.

The stimulus is electricity.

The stimulus is the pH.

The stimulus is pressure.

Capable of emitting light in response to an external stimulus:

The stimulus is electricity.

The stimulus is light.

Capable of altering their morphology in response to a stimulus:

Capable of recovering from damage suffered.

Capable of recovering an initial shape.

Capable of altering their volume.

Capable of absorbing and releasing energy.

Applications of new materials to meet your needs

At present, there are many types of smart materials, which allow for a wide range of applications.

Here are some of the most interesting applications of smart materials:

We can use smart materials to create products that are self-repairing, which can extend their lifespan and help you reduce maintenance costs.

They can also be used to create products with unique and attractive designs. For example, we can create products that change color or texture when exposed to different stimuli, such as light, temperature, or humidity. These products can be used to grab the attention of your consumers or convey a specific message.

One of the most intriguing applications for smart materials is their use as warning sensors. Specifically, thermochromic materials can be used as temperature hazard alerts. Moreover, they do not require electrical current and have a reversible operation.

Another interesting application is their use as elements to ensure that a product has not been exposed to recommended working conditions (temperature, light, or humidity). For example, if we want to warn that a product should not be in humid environments or in contact with water, we can create an alert using a hydrochromic element.

Through shape memory materials, materials with various morphologies can be developed based on temperature or other variables. This opens up a new world of designs.

Smart materials can be used to protect products from damage. For instance, they can be used to coat products with a layer that makes them resistant to corrosion or wear.

Our projects

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Materials and Testing

We accompanied DEC BBDO in its campaign for Nescafé 'Decaffeine only with water' through smart thermochromic materials in supermarkets and malls.

Materials and Testing

We developed a self-healing polymer for aesthetic parts that were easily damaged through additives that are not consumed.

Materials and Testing

We selected and optimized the use of graphene oxide in sports equipment to improve performance. We carried out the analysis of mechanical improvements and product quality.

Other technologies

We develop and apply layers on a material to enhance its surface properties or provide it with new functionalities.

We can change the characteristics of a material in a controlled way, improving its performance and broadening its areas of application.

We investigate the causes of failures in an industrial process or commercial product and propose customized solutions to resolve them.

We select and conduct tests that best suit your needs and those of your product, utilizing our wide range of equipment to ensure its quality and safety.

We analyze the properties and behavior of your materials with specialized equipment to help you choose the right material for your project.

We create tiny holes in a material, thereby modifying its properties, allowing us to control the flow of elements passing through it.

We can endow materials with properties they didn't have before, without the need for adding coatings or chemical agents.

Contact

Your success is our goal. We want to be your partner in the development of your projects, leveraging the power of innovation, flexibility, and the trust we provide. Together, we make a difference through new technologies.

Contact us and let’s build the future together!

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