Electronic Supplies and Parts
Key suppliers
- rscomponents
Basic stamp microcontrollers and accessories
Locally
- http://www.conrad.de (DE)
More hobbyist
http://www.robotstore.com – Including numerous kits and a text: “Actuator Design Using Shape Memory Alloys”, as well as off the shelf integrated shape memory alloy actuators (20 cost $80, or 100 cost $300..) These have 20 mm displacement, and one pound pull!