WORKSHOP
“Shape Memory Materials:
Programmable & Adaptive Structures for Smart Infrastructure”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
November 3th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
Shape memory alloys and polymers enable structures that respond to temperature, light, or electrical stimuli by returning to pre-programmed forms. These materials are enabling adaptive façades, deployable aerospace components, and minimally invasive biomedical devices.
This workshop explores activation mechanisms, fatigue performance, system integration, and manufacturing scalability. Participants will evaluate industrial deployment pathways and reliability testing frameworks.
The objective is to bridge fundamental materials science with real-world adaptive systems.
Key Takeaways & Outputs
• Activation triggers and programmable behavior
• Mechanical performance and fatigue resistance
• Aerospace and biomedical applications
• Integration into adaptive architectural systems
• Certification and safety considerations
• Commercialization roadmap
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
13:05–13:35 — Fundamentals of Shape Memory Alloys & Polymers
Speaker (Academy): N.N.
• Phase transformation mechanisms
• Thermal and electrical activation
• Mechanical reliability
• Design parameters
13:35–14:15 — Adaptive Architectural & Aerospace Systems
Speaker (Academia/Engineering): N.N.
• Responsive façades
• Deployable aerospace structures
• Smart actuation systems
• Long-term durability
14:15–14:35 — Biomedical Applications
Industry Speaker: R&D Director
• Minimally invasive devices
• Implantable systems
• Regulatory requirements
• Performance validation
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Industrial Manufacturing & Testing
Industry Speaker: Advanced Materials Lead
• Fatigue testing
• Production scalability
• Certification challenges
• Quality control systems
15:15–15:35 — Standards & Regulatory Frameworks
Speaker: Representative, ASTM Committee on Smart Materials
• Testing standards
• Safety certification
• International harmonization
• Future regulatory evolution
15:35–16:45 — Panel Discussion & Strategic Outlook
Concluding remarks
Registration
Deadlines:
Early-Bird: until July 15th, 2026
Registration : until September 5th, 2026
The registration takes place online by filling out the form.
The registration and access to the virtual room for workshop is effective only if the fees payment has been confirmed.
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Prices* :
Industry: 150 € (early bird**: 125 €)
Academy: 125 € (early bird**: 100 €)
Students***: 90 € (early bird**: 75 €)
* Note that prices are subject to VAT (for European countries, except Germany, provide the VAT number of your organisation to be within the VAT reverse framework payment).
** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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