Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys as smart materials for micro-positioning devices

In the field of microrobotics, actuators based on smart materials are predominant because of very good precision, integration capabilities and high compactness. This paper presents the main characteristics of Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys as new candidates for the design of micromechatronic devices....

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Main Authors: A. Hubert, N. Calchand, Y. Le Gorrec, J.-Y. Gauthier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Advanced Electromagnetics 2012-10-01
Series:Advanced Electromagnetics
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Online Access:https://aemjournal.org/index.php/AEM/article/view/10