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The existing actuator systems based on shape memory
alloys (SMAs) are mainly characterized by the alignment
to specific applications. The adoption of the solutions
for other applications is admitted only in a few cases.
However, there is a considerable interest in shape
memory actuator systems with complex and variable
functions. One way to represent the realization of such
a system is by means of a modular system. Beyond the
conventional form of a modular system there is the
possibility to create a variable shape memory actuator
system only by using the material configuration of one
single SMA-component. A new perspective with extreme
integral set up is opened up. Here it is merely required
to complete the structuring and dimensioning of SMA
components with function “material programming”. Both
aspects, the new way of structuring modular systems and
rearranging the production process stands for a new way
of thinking in the mechanical engineering sector.
The project B1 in its fourths phase deals with the
development and production of such smart shape memory
structures, so called “one-module” modular systems with
different local operating spheres, which can be
activated and linked by in-situ thermo mechanical
treatment.
In the area of the knowledge and method base the
research work of the third period will be continued.
This contains the extension concerning the contents as
well as the level of system technology. Furthermore, on
the basis of the knowledge and method base an assistance
system is going to be created. The aim of this system is
to support industrial engineers in all phases of product
development.
The project B1 takes a central position in the whole
research group. On the one hand “one-module”-actuators
will be developed in collaboration with other
sub-projects. On the other hand, the online available
knowledge and method base helps to transfer objects
resulting out of the basic research of other
sub-projects for use in the industrial practice.
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