Discover memetis actuation systems
In the space field, actuation can be found everywhere. For release mechanisms or locking mechanisms, actuators are required.
memetis offers the smallest actuators with high power density.
The technology behind. We use flat-foil shape memory alloy material to develop the most compact actuators.
This technology allows for high forces, high stroke, and low power consumption.
We build reliable and robust actuator systems that are lightweight and compact.
Shape Memory Alloy Actuation
Shape Memory Alloys can be easily deformed in their cold state. After heating the material, the alloy goes back into its original shape.
This shape memory effect can be used to build actuation systems.
At memetis we use flat, foil-based material to enhance the heating process due to the more beneficial surface-to-volume ratio. The integration of flat-foil actuators is easy by using our patented riveting process.
Where to use microactuators in space?
memetis actuators enable new applications
The memetis shape memory alloy actuators enable high forces and large stroke in small dimensions. The actuators can be used for release mechanisms, thrusters, deployables, small sats or many more.
Example actuator modules
Upstroke Actuator
In-Plane Actuator
Tilt Actuator
Our offer
Standard actuator modules
- Test bundle available
- Proven design and robust manufacturing
- 2 weeks delivery
- 100 % tested
Custom actuator development
- Wide range of specifications
- Feasibility studies
- High manufacturing depth
- First prototypes within weeks
Series production
- From prototype to custom series production
- Low and high volumes
- Thorough quality control
- On-time delivery
DcubeD and memetis develop
a release actuator
In the scope of a ZIM funded project, called PAKKS, a pico actuator will be developed. The goal of PAKKS is to develop a resettable and testable release actuator to replace burn-wire and provide a reliable solution o deploy CubeSat and PocketQube solar arrays, antennas, solar sails and radiators.
