Origami-inspired thin-film shape memory alloy devices

Abstract We describe the design and fabrication of miniaturized origami structures based on thin-film shape memory alloys. These devices are attractive for medical implants, as they overcome the opposing requirements of crimping the implant for insertion into an artery while keeping sensitive parts...

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Main Authors: Prasanth Velvaluri, Arun Soor, Paul Plucinsky, Rodrigo Lima de Miranda, Richard D. James, Eckhard Quandt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90217-3