Partnership for the development and production of flat and shaped wires made from shape memory alloys
Richard Stenzhorn GmbH from Velbert and Ingpuls GmbH from Bochum are intensifying their long-standing collaboration and have agreed on a strategic cooperation in the field of shape memory alloys (SMA). The aim of the partnership is to take the production of flat and shaped wires to a new level by combining the two companies’ expertise and to expand the joint product portfolio in a targeted manner.
SMA wire solutions for a wide range of applications
Flat and shaped wires made from shape memory alloys open up new perspectives for customers from a wide range of industries – in particular medical technology, actuator technology and the still young but highly innovative elastocalorics sector. Thanks to the joint development of coordinated process chains, customer-specific wire profiles can now be realized that were previously not possible in Ingpuls’ portfolio.
Strong partnership at eye level
The cooperation between Ingpuls and Richard Stenzhorn is based on years of experience, technical know-how and personal trust. Markus Matschuck, CTO of Richard Stenzhorn GmbH, emphasizes:
“Since the beginning of 2019, we have been working successfully with the Bochum-based company Ingpuls in the field of flat wires made of shape memory alloys. This cooperation has enabled us to expand our product portfolio to include the highly developed SMA materials and to significantly expand our expertise in the forming of such high-tech alloys. We particularly value the close and intensive cooperation, which has enabled us to build up detailed knowledge and in-depth skills in this demanding material segment. This expertise is now available to our mutual customers worldwide. Another aspect that we would like to emphasize is the personal relationship with all employees and at all levels of the Ingpuls company. Their support and commitment, which were already noticeable in the initial phase of the cooperation, have made a major contribution to the success of this partnership. We are very much looking forward to continuing to work with Ingpuls and wish them continued success and valuable joint projects in the future.”
New production possibilities and market access
Dr. Christian Großmann, member of the Ingpuls management board, also sees the cooperation as an important step:
“In recent years, we have repeatedly received inquiries about producing rectangular or profiled wires from our shape memory alloys. Due to our current portfolio and our machinery and equipment, we have unfortunately not been able to meet the needs of these customers without external support. We therefore looked for a partner who, if possible, comes from our local area and has specific knowledge and extensive experience in the requested segment. In Richard Stenzhorn GmbH, we found such a partner, with whom we then managed to work closely together to transform round wires from various SMA alloys into profile wires. This new ability opens up completely new possibilities for us and our customers and thus also the expansion of our product segment. Our customers can now order from a larger product portfolio and we can appear on the market together with our colleagues from Richard Stenzhorn GmbH and shape our sales. These are great opportunities that we are looking forward to.”
Shaping the future together
Thanks to the strategic partnership, joint customers now have access to high-precision flat and shaped wires made of SMA in consistently high quality. The cooperation marks an important step towards strengthening regional expertise, expanding the joint product range and promoting future-oriented technologies in the field of intelligent materials.
A further building block on the way to opening up new markets with shape memory alloys – together, innovatively and in partnership.
