All topics
Essay
Smart materials are literally a science in themselves. Our authors answer some of the questions arising from this in the challenging but concise form of a Essays.
On-site
For merlin, we regularly take a look behind the scenes of our network members. In this way, each On-site Insights into a world that normally remains hidden.
- Façades of the future – Innovative building shells based on years of experience and pioneering spirit
- We control the flow — With FML flat actuators, memetis realizes ultra-compact and customizable fluid systems
- Smart Material GmbH — The Dresden-based “piezo manufactory”
- Smart medical technology: ZESBO as a material-human interface
- Looking at the big picture - the use and interaction of smart materials in the overall system
- Greetings from the ISS - How a nutcracker became a smart material ambassador
Interview
Focus
Each issue of merlin is devoted to an exciting theme that reflects the content of the magazine. Focus forms. Matching articles provide you with an overview of the most important developments in the field of smart materials.
- Under the skin with MFC — Energy-autonomous fish tracking thanks to smart piezo technology
- AdaptBrace — Programmable materials bridge the gap between mass production and custom manufacturing in orthotics
- Futurium — Material treasures of the future
- Taking two steps into the future of materials: how programmable materials can improve walking comfort
- How we are learning to read concrete better — Insight into the material health of concrete structures through piezo-based sensor technology
- A more flexible future with NiTi alloys — Why the future of the material is only just beginning
- Cool into the future with smart materials - elastocalorics as a game changer in air conditioning technology
- Textile in motion - A smart sun shading system reacts adaptively to the sun
- SMEs and research take on the smart³ Innovation Challenge - Three new solutions with smart materials within a few months
Spotlight
- The magic of things — Forward-looking insights into the potential of smart materials for creative design processes
- New branch office opened in Saarland — Strong local presence and easier to reach
- smart materials Summit 2024 — The whole world of smart materials
- Networking - a piece of cake? - Toymaking festival 2023 in Seiffen/Erzgebirge
- New developments, new solutions. The smart³ theme groups. - Regular exchange between research and industry
- Space Creator Day 2023 - smart³ at the biggest meet & greet of the European space community
- Strong trade fair appearances under the umbrella of smart³ e.V. - A review of BoKoMat and Motek 2023