Exploring the Potential of 3D Printing for Shape Memory Alloys: A Critical Review
Measurement Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
35(12), С. 122001 - 122001
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024
Abstract
Shape
memory
alloys
(SMAs)
have
garnered
substantial
attention
due
to
their
remarkable
properties
and
diverse
applications
with
3D
printing
techniques.
The
present
work
comprehensively
reviews
applied
various
SMAs.
paper
examines
different
techniques
for
SMAs
discusses
the
process
parameters
crucial
printability.
potential
of
lies
in
ability
create
complex
geometries
customized
designs
that
are
unattainable
through
conventional
manufacturing
methods.
Thus,
printed
used
across
fields,
including
biomedicine,
aerospace,
engineering,
consumer
goods.
While
recognizing
notable
progress
achieved,
review
addresses
ongoing
challenges
such
as
attaining
consistent
microstructures,
post-processing
cost-effective
production.
It
also
highlights
future
prospects,
development
new
compositions,
expanded
other
fields.
As
a
result,
offers
succinct
comprehensive
report
on
using
printing,
which
could
serve
useful
resource
scientists,
engineers,
researchers,
industry
work.
Язык: Английский
A Two-Finger Gripper Actuated by Shape Memory Alloy for Applications in Automation Technology with Minimized Installation Space
Actuators,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(10), С. 425 - 425
Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024
The
increasing
demand
for
innovative
grippers
and
actuators
the
automation
sector
encourages
development
of
new
functional
principles.
Intelligent
materials
are
particularly
suitable
this
purpose
based
on
their
high
energy
density.
In
study,
a
two-finger
gripper
driven
by
shape
memory
alloys
(SMA)
use
in
technology
is
presented.
Previous
SMA
can
only
be
found
field
micro
gripping
due
to
limited
stroke
generated
SMA.
Based
methodical
product
development,
type
was
developed
presented
which
achieve
an
opening
width
comparable
conventional
transmission
mechanisms.
Two
different
variants
shown
compared
aiming
minimize
installation
space
weight
gripper.
addition
design
presentation,
prototype
built,
functionality
demonstrated
through
various
test
series.
Язык: Английский
Online reprogramming electronic bits for N dimension fractal soft deformable structures
Soft Matter,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
Inspired
by
the
complex
fractal
morphologies
and
deformations
observed
in
animals
plants,
an
Язык: Английский
Umbrella-rib-like multi-section three-jawed soft gripper by hybrid pneumatic and magnetic
Smart Materials and Structures,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(1), С. 015057 - 015057
Опубликована: Дек. 17, 2024
Abstract
Dual-response
can
respond
to
multiple
stimuli
and
overcome
the
limitations
of
a
single
response,
especially
in
biomimetic
applications
where
large
deformations
high
stiffness
are
demand.
This
soft
gripper
fabricated
with
new
multi-section
design
is
novel
dual-response
actuator
that
combines
silicone
magnetic
NdFeB
particles,
highlighting
advantages
hybrid
pneumatic
actuation
achieve
bending
behavior
efficient
at
low
pressure.
The
position
center
section
changed
by
adjusting
internal
Here,
an
umbrella-rib-like
proposed,
inspired
process
umbrella
using
deployable
foldable
mechanisms,
joint
designed
for
act
like
ribs
such
bend-folding
location
does
not
change
much
on
robot
different
pressures.
preparation
this
grippers
provides
proficiency
wide
application
medical,
industry
so
on.
Язык: Английский
Adaptive tensegrity foot design for quadruped robots in unstructured terrains
Smart Materials and Structures,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(2), С. 025011 - 025011
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Abstract
Traditional
quadruped
robots
are
known
for
their
agile
movement
and
versatility
across
varied
terrains.
However,
foot
structures
struggle
to
navigate
unstructured
terrains
such
as
pipes,
slopes,
protrusions.
This
paper
proposes
a
novel
tensegrity
structure
consisting
of
ankle
joint
an
X-shaped
adaptive
footpad,
which
enhances
the
terrain
adaptability
legged
robots.
The
equilibrium
equation
is
established,
relationship
between
translational
stiffness
spring
derived.
Additionally,
mathematical
model
number
footpad
units
with
deformation
height
length
established.
A
physical
prototype
was
fabricated
using
3D
printing.
Experiments
conducted
validate
both
footpad.
results
indicate
that
proposed
exhibits
good
on
varying
radii,
steps,
S-curves,
spherical
surfaces.
can
enhance
environmental
has
excellent
impact
resistance
effects.
Язык: Английский