Author : Manfred Kohl
Release : 2013-03-09
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 75X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Shape Memory Microactuators by : Manfred Kohl
Download or read book Shape Memory Microactuators written by Manfred Kohl. This book was released on 2013-03-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.