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Thermomechanical Simulation of Shape Memory Alloys Using the Finite-Element-Method Overview of Material Models SMA respond to changes in temperature and load through phase transformations. Their reliable design requires simulation models that realistically represent the complex thermomechanical material behavior. The five…
Knowledge brought to life Fraunhofer IWU’s Multimodal AI Assistant for Shape Memory Alloys Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are among the most fascinating materials in modern engineering. Once deformed, they can “remember” and return to their original shape simply by being…
On November 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., the "Production Engineering Talks" will take place at Fraunhofer IWU in Dresden. This year's theme is "From Research to Application: Processing Technologies for Shape Memory Alloys." We look forward to seeing you there!
Intelligent facades capable of adjusting to sunlight can lead to a substantial decrease in energy use. The 'smart³' project, a collaboration between Fraunhofer IWU and Weißensee School of Art and Design, is focused on developing precisely these kinds of solutions.
SMA actuators are not subject to scaling effects, making them an unrivaled drive concept as miniaturization increases. Especially at the frontier between precision engineering and microsystems technology, they demonstrate their advantages by enabling precise and compact solutions.
