Robust actuation of silicon MEMS using SMA wires integrated at wafer-level by nickel electroplating

This paper reports on both the wafer-level fixation and electrical connection of pre-strained SMA wires to silicon MEMS using electroplating, and on the fabrication of the first Joule-heated Shape ...

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