1st IEEE Secure and Trustworthy Cyberinfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics, SATC 2025, Ohio, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 25 - 27 Şubat 2025, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have become revolutionary materials as a result of their distinctive characteristics, including superelasticity, high energy density, and shape memory effect. The fabrication and application landscape of SMAs have been revolutionized by the integration of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies, which has allowed for the precise control of microstructure, functionality, and complex geometries. This synergy has unleashed a vast amount of potential for advanced applications in embedded systems and actuators, particularly in the aerospace, robotics, and biomedical sectors, where precision and adaptability are essential. Despite their transformative potential, the widespread adoption of these technologies is still hindered by challenges such as high production costs, material optimization, and manufacturing consistency. This review emphasizes the most recent developments in AMfabricated SMAs, with a particular emphasis on their utilization in morphing structures, sensors, and actuators. Key advancements include the investigation of adaptive control systems, multifunctional composite designs, and self-sensing capabilities that facilitate the integration of SMA-based components into embedded technologies. Furthermore, the paper discusses the unique ways in which AM addresses long-standing SMA fabrication challenges, including the ability to achieve applicationspecific properties, minimize defects, and facilitate complex designs. This paper provides a critical perspective on the future of SMAs in emerging technologies by synthesizing recent research and industrial trends, thereby delineating strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration. By means of these developments, AM is on the brink of expediting the adoption of SMAs, which will ultimately lead to the development of high-performance actuators, intelligent robotics, and next-generation adaptive devices, thereby redefining the potential of engineering and technology.