Center Smart Materials CeSMaGeneral features
- composite materials that consist of magnetizable particles embedded in an elastomeric matrix
- reversible stiffening in the magnetic field
- superposition of magnetic and elastic forces
Magnetorheological Elastomers - MRE
Applications of magnetorheological fluids
- adaptive vibration damping (shearing, pinching)
- controllable bearings
- adaptive sealings and valves
- soft actuators
- haptic interfaces
- quick fixing of workpieces/components