Vacuum Arc Melter (IMAGE) Texas A&M University Caption A vacuum arc melter fabricating NiTiHf HTSMAs, a new smart material with the many potential applications. Credit Texas A&M University Newswire Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.