PT03. Piezoelectric actuator renaissance

Kenji Uchino

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Abstract

Actuator applications of piezoelectrics started in late 1970s, and enormous investment was installed on practical developments during '80s, aiming at consumer applications such as precision positioners with high strain materials, multilayer device designing and mass-fabrication processes for portable electronic devices, ultrasonic motors for micro-robotics and smart structures. After the slump due to the worldwide economic recession in late '90s, we are now facing a sort of 'Renaissance' of piezoelectric actuators according to the social environmental changes. This paper reviews the recent advances in materials, designing concepts, and new applications of piezoelectric actuators, and describes the future perspectives of this area.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationISPTS 2015 - 2nd International Symposium on Physics and Technology of Sensors
Subtitle of host publicationDive Deep Into Sensors, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pagesiii
ISBN (Electronic)9781467380188
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 24 2015
Event2nd International Symposium on Physics and Technology of Sensors, ISPTS 2015 - Pune, India
Duration: Mar 8 2015Mar 10 2015

Publication series

NameISPTS 2015 - 2nd International Symposium on Physics and Technology of Sensors: Dive Deep Into Sensors, Proceedings

Other

Other2nd International Symposium on Physics and Technology of Sensors, ISPTS 2015
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityPune
Period3/8/153/10/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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