Actuators Based on Shape Memory Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

Actuators based on shape memory alloys (SMA) provide the highest work per volume amongst all other actuators and are already in use in several medical, automotive, and space applications. The manufacturing of NiTi alloys have reached technological maturity, as nowadays there are numerous companies that manufacture NiTi wires with variety of mechanical properties and transformation temperatures. In addition, new shape memory materials that are based on martensitic transformation demonstrates a promising potential for future actuator applications. In this perspective, we are delighted to announce a new Special Issue on “Actuators Based on Shape Memory Alloys”. Contributions related (but not limited) to the following topics are particularly encouraged.

• Novel SMA based actuators.
• Fabrication, characterization, and implementation of micro actuators based on SMA.
• New approaches for producing SMA actuators with short actuation time and/or improved energy efficiency.
• New shape memory materials, including (but not limited to) high temperature SMA, strain glasses, and shape memory ceramics.
• Thermo-mechanical simulation and experimental characterization of SMA actuators.
• Control of SMA based actuators.

Dr. Doron Shilo
Guest Editor

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