Shape Memory Alloys for Innovative Electrical and Thermostatic Actuators

Reference TD-IT-1011

TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) materials feature a remarkable energy density which makes them very attractive for compact, lightweight, noiseless, no EMI, precise, fast, simple and cost effective electrical actuators.  The fields of application are transversal to numerous industries like: 

•  Automotive (latches, safety releases, door lock, glove box, ventilation,..),  

• Consumer Electronics (haptics, autofocus, OIS,…),  

• Home appliances (safety cutoffs, heat and smoke triggered actuators, electronics locks…),  

• Medical (pumps, latch releases, dosing systems,..) and several others.  

Superelastic shape set parts and complex components can also be utilized leveraging on the unique mechanical properties of superelastic Nitinol components featured in Sporting Goods, Jewelry, textile fields.  

APPLICATION AREAS

Automotive, consumer electronics, home appliances, medical

TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL

9