Shape Memory and Superelastic Technology Conference and Exposition (SMST), (May 2022)

May 16 - 20, 2022

Panel Discussion: State of SMAs in Aerospace

The history of SMA is closely tied to aerospace starting with the invention of NiTi at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory and including applications on aircraft and spacecraft.  Aerospace applications have pushed the field to develop everything from new commercialized alloys, design tools, supply chains, regulatory governance to system solutions.  Panel members from across the aerospace industry will explore past successes, current challenges, and the future opportunities that will continue driving the SMA field. Dr. Frederick Calkins, The Boeing Company