ACTUATION
What Sets SMA Actuation Apart: Shape Memory Alloys open up new possibilities for compact, high-performance and efficient actuation. Their unique material properties enable innovative solutions wherever conventional drive technologies reach their limits. The result is intelligent, space-saving and reliable systems with a high level of functionality. These are exactly the properties that make the crucial difference, both today and in the applications of tomorrow.
We are lightweight.
Reduce the weight of your actuation system without compromising performance or reliability. Shape Memory Alloys enable particularly compact and weight-optimized solutions, making them ideal for mobile and demanding applications.
We are quiet.
Motion without motors, gears or disruptive operating noise. SMA actuators operate almost silently and are ideal wherever acoustic comfort or discreet operation is required.
We are efficient.
High force with low energy input. By converting electrical energy directly into motion, efficient actuation solutions can be created with reduced energy consumption and lower system complexity.
We are compact.
High force density in the smallest possible installation space. Shape Memory Alloys create new design freedom wherever every millimetre counts.
We are flexible.
Whether individual motion sequences or complex installation situations are required, SMA actuators can be adapted to a wide variety of requirements and applications.
We are cost-efficient.
Fewer components, simpler designs and reduced maintenance requirements can contribute to lower system costs across the entire product lifecycle.
FUNCTIONS
Which motion would you like to realize? Whether opening, closing, positioning or locking, Shape Memory Alloys enable compact, efficient and reliable motion functions for a wide range of applications. Discover how SMA-based actuation can complement or replace conventional systems.
Opening
Reliably Actuating Flaps, Valves and Covers
Implement opening mechanisms for flaps, valves, covers or housings in a space-saving, quiet and mechanically simple way.
Closing
Safe Closing and Locking Processes
Whether for flaps, lids or safety devices, SMA actuators enable reliable closing operations with high precision and minimal installation space.
Positioning
Precise Motion in Minimal Space
Where installation space is limited and precision is required, Shape Memory Alloys often provide remarkably simple solutions.
Unlocking
Compact Release and Safety Mechanisms
From emergency releases to intelligent unlocking functions, SMA actuators enable reliable release solutions with few components and a high level of robustness.
Tensioning and Clamping
High Forces at Low Weight
Use the high force density of Shape Memory Alloys for tensioning, clamping and holding functions where weight, installation space and efficiency are critical.
USE CASES
A Real-World Example Representative of Applications Across Numerous Industries.
Automated Unloading with Shape Memory Technology: BEUMER Relies on Ingpuls‘ E-Pouch
Challenge
In highly dynamic e-commerce intralogistics, unloading transport pouches in pouch sorting systems had become a time-consuming and error-prone bottleneck. A solution was needed that could be installed in very large quantities while remaining highly reliable, robust, lightweight and economically viable.
Solution
Together with Ingpuls Dynamics, the BEUMER Group developed the E-Pouch: an intelligent pouch whose opening mechanism is based on Shape Memory Alloys. The integrated SMA actuator systems are electrically activated and open the pouch dynamically and precisely at the required location, enabling fully automated unloading with millions of repeatable cycles.
Result
The BEUMER Group Pouch System with AutoDrop achieves a throughput of up to 10,000 items per hour while significantly reducing maintenance requirements and installation space. The result is a highly efficient and fully automated process that sets new standards in logistics automation.
„The project with the BEUMER Group demonstrated the impressive potential of Shape Memory Alloys when material expertise and application know-how come together. From the initial concept and prototyping through to the series-production solution, we were able to develop a robust, low-maintenance and highly reliable actuation system within a short period of time, designed for millions of cycles. This is exactly what Ingpuls Dynamics stands for.“
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With a vertically integrated value chain in Germany, from melting through to series production, we develop compact, robust and energy-efficient actuation solutions for demanding applications.
Material Expertise
In-house development and processing of Shape Memory Alloys with precisely adjustable material properties.
Engineering & Integration
Development of customized actuation solutions from the initial idea through to the validated system.
Production & Industrialization
Scalable manufacturing processes and reliable supply chains for prototypes and series-production applications.
Research & Know-how
Decades of experience with Shape Memory Alloys and the continuous development of materials and applications.
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Dr.-Ing. Christian Großmann
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Sales & Business Development Manager
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