transforming the future

About Us

Engineering Magic

Our Story

Under the leadership of Dr. Sabrina Curtis, Khanjur has been deliberately built with the active engagement of advisors with extensive scientific credentials, industry experience, and a demonstrated record of technical execution. The Khanjur Team brings not only deep materials science and engineering competence, but also a shared commitment to advancing thin-format NiTi and NiTi-X technologies beyond academic research and into scalable, real-world applications. We believe that unlocking the full potential of thin-film and precision NiTi systems requires both rigorous technical discipline and a clear commercialization pathway. Khanjur empowers its people to accelerate the transition of thin-format NiTi and NiTi-X for use as foundational materials and componentry in advanced systems and products.

Dedicated Collaboration

What is it like to work with Khanjur engineers?

Khanjur engineers are dedicated to our craft and work diligently to provide outstanding service and extraordinary results. We are passionate about the realization of new technologies that transform the future of our world.
We share knowledge, ideas, and information to promote efficiency, progress, innovation and adaptability. Khanjur engineers are honest, responsible and accountable for our actions. Transparency builds trust, engagement and commitment from our clients, colleagues and the community.”

To enable our customers to rethink movement by delivering precision-engineered product solutions built on NiTi and NiTi-X functionalities. We design and manufacture high-performance thin films and micro-scale components that solve complex actuation, mechanical, thermal, and integration challenges across research, aerospace, robotics, microelectronics, and emerging systems applications.

To assist our customers in magnifying the functionality of existing and new devices and systems by advancing the availability of thin format NiTi and NiTi-X materials for use at scale. We envision a future where adaptive materials enhance system performance, enable smaller devices, and create smarter systems. In short, we believe that by creating a consistent supply of thin-format NiTi and NiTi-X, innovators can leverage the advanced functionality possible with these materials.

1. Continuous Improvement

At Khanjur, disciplined execution begins at the material level. We continuously refine our NiTi and NiTi-X thin-film deposition processes, laser-cutting parameters, compositional control, and multi-layer integration techniques to deliver repeatable, high-performance micro-scale actuators. From optimizing PVD recipes and maintaining thickness uniformity across 80 nm–100 µm films to precision cutting 50–500 µm wrought sheets, we treat process control and material consistency as core competencies. We work closely with customers to iterate specifications, validate performance, and improve integration pathways for MEMS-scale devices, robotics systems, and advanced research platforms. Each fabrication run informs the next, enabling tighter tolerances, faster iteration cycles, and steadily increasing reliability over time.

2. Radical Innovation

We do not simply fabricate materials; we engineer intelligent material systems. By advancing NiTi and NiTix thin films, precision foils, and multi-layer architectures, we expand what adaptive metals can achieve across actuation, thermal management, structural integration, and micro-scale device design. Our work enables materials that respond, adapt, and integrate seamlessly into compact, high-performance platforms. Rather than pursuing incremental improvements, we focus on unlocking new design freedoms — smaller form factors, multifunctional layers, and scalable fabrication approaches that redefine how engineers think about motion, energy, and smart-material integration.

3. Open Communication

Advanced materials development requires alignment, clarity, and mutual accountability. We communicate directly with customers and partners about technical feasibility, process constraints, performance trade-offs, intellectual property boundaries, and production timelines. Because thin-film deposition, compositional tuning, and micro-scale fabrication demand precision, we believe informed collaboration leads to better engineering decisions. Transparent dialogue ensures expectations are aligned early, risks are surfaced proactively, and projects move forward with confidence and technical rigor.

4. Intentional Systems Design and Collaboration

Breakthrough materials do not emerge in isolation — they are built within strong technical ecosystems. At Khanjur, we actively engage in joint development programs, research collaborations, and customer-driven innovation efforts that extend beyond transactional supply relationships. We invest in workforce development, hands-on training, and mentorship to cultivate engineers who understand both material science and system-level integration. By strengthening the broader smart-materials community, from academic labs to commercial partners, we help expand the technical foundation required to advance intelligent material systems at scale.

Transforming the future

Our Team

Sabrina M. Curtis, Ph.D., Dr.-Ing.

Sabrina M. Curtis, Ph.D., Dr.-Ing.

Founder/ CEO

Jackie Hutter, Esq.

Jackie Hutter, Esq.

Chief Operations Officer & Legal Advisor

Elyssa Nassar

Elyssa Nassar

Director of Business Operation

Don Schmadel, Ph.D.

Don Schmadel, Ph.D.

Technical Advisor

Peter Jardine, Ph.D.

Peter Jardine, Ph.D.

Technical Advisor

David White

David White

Business Advisor

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Our Collaborators