Integration of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators into Sintered Aluminum Structures via Material Extrusion for Aerospace Applications

Integration of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators into Sintered Aluminum Structures via Material Extrusion for Aerospace Applications

Reducing structural mass and volume is critical to improving efficiency and payload capacity in next-generation small satellites and CubeSats. Additive manufacturing, particularly material extrusion, offers design flexibility and enables the production of lightweight, functional metallic components....

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Main Authors: Bernardo Alves, Rafael Sousa, Ricardo Coelho, Gonçalo Oliveira, Luís Cacho, Daniel Gatões, Rodolfo Teixeira, Patrícia Freitas Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Actuators
Subjects:
material extrusion
shape memory alloy
NiTi actuator integration
aluminum Sintering
aerospace structures
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/14/7/305
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