On the preparation and characterization of thin NiTi shape memory alloy wires for MEMS

Shape memory alloy (SMA) wires are employed as actuators in small devices for consumer electronics, valves and automotive applications. Because of the continued miniaturization of all the industrial products, nowadays the tendency is to produce MEMS (micro electromechanical systems). Among the mos...

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Main Authors: Riccardo Casati, Maurizio Vedani, Syed A. M. Tofail, Calum Dikinson, Ausonio Tuissi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2012-12-01
Series:Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
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Online Access:https://212.237.37.202/index.php/fis/article/view/157