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NASA Testing Shape Memory Alloy For Foldable Aircraft Wings During Flight

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<div>The new material is a <b>shape memory alloy</b>, and is triggered by controlling the temperature, moving the outer wings up or down to desired angles. While present-day aircraft have the ability to fold their wings, they rely on motor and hydraulic systems which are both bulky and heavy, making planes ...</div>

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