Shape memory microactuators
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Shape memory microactuators
（Microtechnology and MEMS）
Springer, 2004
Available at 7 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Overview of recent achievements, describing the microactuator development of microvalves and liner actuators comprehensively from concept through prototype. Further key aspects included are three-dimensional models for handling complex SMA actuator geometries and coupled simulation routines that take multifunctional properties into account. Mechanical and thermal optimization criteria are introduced for actuator design, allowing an optimum use of the shape memory effect. It is shown that some of the prototypes presented, e.g. SMA microgrippers, already outperform conventional components.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction and Overview.- 2 Microactuators.- 3 Shape Memory Effects.- 4 Shape Memory Actuation.- 5 SMA Microvalves.- 6 SMA Linear Actuators.- 7 Summary.- References.
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