This workshop aims at disseminating recent research on shape memory allpys (SMAs) in the tripe perspective of: processing (heat treatment, laser welding and other joining technologies), characterization (structural, thermal and mechanical) and its industrial applications in biomedical, aeronauticas, automotive and civil engineering.

The goal is to bring together researchers in SMAs and discuss experimental aspects of processing and joining these materials, contributing to strength the scientific community involved with this kind of materials.

Moreover, the workshop aims to disseminate results from a R&D Project funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) “Joining micro to small scale systems in shape memory alloys using last generation infrared lasers – MICROBOND, PTDC/EME-TME/100990/2008”

The workshop targets researchers and professionals oriented for innovative applications in engineering.