CompActive
CompActive is a young technology company specializing in the development and production of actuators – specifically, new types of bending actuators. The patented technology allows the special performance profile of shape memory alloys to be used economically while keeping system complexity low. Regardless of whether it is an innovative functional extension or the new edition of an established adjustment function, CompActive offers everything from feasibility studies, the construction of functional prototypes, to detailed design and production, from the idea to your new series product. The production facility in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, which has existed since 2020, ensures quality and availability “Made in Germany” for your series application. CompActive technology offers new actuators and actuator solutions across all industries!
Active aero wheels are right on the cutting edge. For decades, the automotive industry has been working on concepts to minimize the annoying air resistance, or drag coefficient (cd), on the fast-rotating wheel. This resistance accounts for a significant portion of the overall aerodynamic drag.
Only fully closing the wheel can completely prevent the airflow and the harmful rotor effect of the wheel.
CompActive’s actuator modules now allow multiple ventilation flaps, part of an active aero system, to be integrated into the wheel. These flaps automatically open due to the heat from the braking system and initiate cooling through the wheel surface. Since they operate without a power source, they can be easily applied to the rotating parts. The flat bending actuators provide sufficient travel and the necessary robustness for an element that rotates quickly in road traffic.
