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Future Perspectives of SMA and SMA Valves

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Shape Memory Alloy Valves

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This final chapter presents the technological outlook of shape memory alloy technology and shape memory alloy drive-based valves. The focus is laid on research works in innovative fields as well as innovative valve concepts like microvalves and 3D-printable valves.

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Langbein, S., Czechowicz, A. (2015). Future Perspectives of SMA and SMA Valves. In: Czechowicz, A., Langbein, S. (eds) Shape Memory Alloy Valves. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19081-5_12

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