1. Work carried out and results obtained

Information was gathered from a literature review, Internet searches and contacts with various suppliers.

The information is presented in five paragraphs:

• which lists the three main producers of NiTi AMFs distributing their products in Europe, the grades, shapes and dimensions, surface finishes and thermomechanical treatments available;

• summary of NiTi AMF properties ;

• description of final heat treatment ;

• main current applications for NiTi AMFs ;

• glossary (definition of AMF-specific terminology).