In contrast to conventional electromagnetic coil-based motors and solenoids, the DM-01 actuator from MIGA Motor Co uses shape-memory alloy for its prime mover. Suitable for applications such as ...

Abstract: The return of commercial supersonic flight requires innovative solutions to be developed that meet noise and efficiency requirements for overland flight. To study such a possibility NASA is ...

CAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd (CML) is pleased to announce that its Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator has been selected to enable ...

Water striders are fascinating to watch, as they scoot across the water while supported by surface tension. Scientists have now built a tiny robotic version of the insect, which utilizes a ...

Thanks to patented heat sink technology that improves control of shape change, this actuator is available in 1 million or 5 million cycle versions. The NanoMuscle Actuator exploits the properties of ...

A study led by Tohoku University, Iwate University, The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), National Astronomical Observation of Japan, Tokyo City University, and Kyoto University developed a ...

Robots intended to work alongside people or operate in confined, unpredictable environments need actuators that can bend, ...

Researchers used an Artificial Intelligence Materials Selection framework (AIMS) to discover a new shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy showed the highest efficiency during operation achieved ...

This Collection welcomes original research on shape memory alloys, with a focus on their synthesis, structural and functional characterisation, and emerging applications. Shape memory alloys (SMAs) ...

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