Shape Memory Microactuators

Kohl, Manfred

ISBN 10: 3540206353 / ISBN 13: 9783540206354

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, 2004

Describes the microactuator development of microvalves and liner actuators comprehensively from concept through prototype. This title includes such key aspects as three-dimensional models for handling complex SMA actuator geometries and coupled simulation routines that take multifunctional properties into account. Series: Microtechnology and MEMS. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 580. . 2004. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9783540206354

Synopsis:

Since the beginning of the nineties, shape memory alloys (SMA) have become available for microsystems technology. Currently the breadth of research and development activities on SMA microactuators ranges from pure scientific topics of materials research to technological problems, such as micromachining, integration and contacting. The book gives an overview of recent achievements, describing the development of microvalves and linear 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.

From the Back Cover:

Since the beginning of the nineties, shape memory alloys (SMA) have become available for microsystems technology. Currently the breadth of research and development activities on SMA microactuators ranges from pure scientific topics of materials research to technological problems, such as micromachining, integration and contacting. The book gives an overview of recent achievements, describing the development of microvalves and linear 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Shape Memory Microactuators
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New