Tailoring Functional Properties of Ti–Ni–Cu Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films for MEMS Actuators
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.A comprehensive study of critical parameters required to develop well‐performing Ti–Ni–Cu thin film shape memory alloy microactuators is provided. Materials science and device integration aspects are integrated by addressing structural and physical relationships using complementary characterization techniques as well as a practical fabrication solution
Elaheh Akbarnejad +6 more
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Artificial Landmarks for Trusted Localization of Autonomous Vehicles Based on Magnetic Sensors
Sensors, 2019 Magnetic sensors provide an advantageous alternative localization method, primarily focusing on localization in surroundings where GPS, other radio frequency-based, as well as optical localization do not work or has severe limitations.
Tobias Mitterer +3 more
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Motion of a Legged Bidirectional Miniature Piezoelectric Robot Based on Traveling Wave Generation
Micromachines, 2020 This article reports on the locomotion performance of a miniature robot that features 3D-printed rigid legs driven by linear traveling waves (TWs). The robot structure was a millimeter-sized rectangular glass plate with two piezoelectric patches attached,
Jorge Hernando-García +3 more
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Bioinspired Shape‐Memory Hook Fasteners With Programmable Interlocking and Silent Release
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Bioinspired hook fasteners made from epoxy shape‐memory polymers are shown to switch between strong, secure attachment and gentle, silent release when heated. By combining programmable geometry and material response, these adaptive fasteners outperform commercial systems in strength and noise control, enabling new solutions for robotics, medical ...
Maria I. Vallejo Ciro +3 more
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Engineered Porous Metal Structures via Electroplating in Two-Photon Polymerized Molds
ProceedingsWe report the realization of metallic 3D microstructures, electroplated in two-photon polymerized molds. These molds are typically 150 × 150 × 30 µm3 in size and the smallest feature size is about 1 µm.
Ana Luiza Silveira Fiates +5 more
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Investigations into packaging technology for membrane-based thermal flow sensors [PDF]
Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems, 2015 A new packaging method to mount a membrane-based thermal flow sensor, flush with the surface, is presented. Therefore, a specific design for the housing is shown, which is also adaptable to other conditions.
G. Dumstorff, E. Brauns, W. Lang
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Loss Determination Techniques for Piezoelectrics: A Review
Actuators, 2023 Nowadays, heat dissipation in electronic devices is one of the serious issues to be resolved in energy and environmental terms. Piezoelectric materials are being utilized in many electronic devices, yet the roadblock toward further miniaturization of ...
Yoonsang Park, Minkyu Choi, Kenji Uchino
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Calibration of force actuators on an adaptive secondary prototype [PDF]
, 2008 In the context of the Large Binocular Telescope project, we present the results of force actuator calibrations performed on an adaptive secondary prototype called P45, a thin deformable glass with magnets glued onto its back.
Brousseau +7 more
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Cathodic Cage Plasma Deposition of Nanostructured Cu–Fe–Se Coatings on Poly(methyl Methacrylate)
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Nanostructured Cu–Fe–Se coatings are deposited on PMMA by a modified cathodic cage plasma process, enabling low‐temperature deposition on polymer substrates. A transition from discontinuous to compact morphology is observed with temperature, with optimal properties at 200°C, where improved CuFeSe2‐type bonding, lowest sheet resistance, and favorable ...
V. S. S. Sobrinho +8 more
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A Tunable Self-Offloading Module for Plantar Pressure Regulation in Diabetic Patients
Applied System InnovationPlantar pressure plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of foot ulcers among patients with diabetes and peripheral polyneuropathy. Pressure relief is a key requirement for both the prevention and treatment of plantar ulcers.
Bhawnath Tiwari +7 more
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