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Characterisation of PZT thin film micro-actuators using a silicon micro-force sensor [PDF]
, 2007 This paper reports on the measurements of displacement and blocking force of piezoelectric micro-cantilevers. The free displacement was studied using a surface profiler and a laser vibrometer.
Ensell, Graham +10 more
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An Umbrella-Shaped Linear Piezoelectric Actuator Based on Stick-Slip Motion Principle
IEEE Access, 2019 Piezoelectric actuators are widely utilized in many research and industrial fields, since they could achieve high positioning accuracy based on inverse piezoelectric effect.
Jiafeng Yao +6 more
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Vibration, 2023 To simulate a lightweight structure with integrated actuators and sensors, two-dimensional finite elements are utilized. The study looks at the optimal location and active vibration control for a piezoelectric smart flexible structure.
Amalia Moutsopoulou +4 more
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Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2016 A novel method for recovering antenna gains of a reflector antenna system using piezoelectric stack actuators and a focus adjustment mechanism is developed and its feasibility is investigated.
Hiroaki TANAKA
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Aluminum Nitride Out-of-Plane Piezoelectric MEMS Actuators
Micromachines, 2023 Integrating microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) actuators with low-loss suspended silicon nitride waveguides enables the precise alignment of these waveguides to other photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
Almur A. S. Rabih +3 more
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Coupled piezoelectric-circuit FEA to study influence of a resistive load on power output of piezoelectric energy devices [PDF]
, 2012 This paper presents, for the first time, a coupled piezoelectric-circuit finite element model (CPC-FEM) to analyze the power output of vibration-based piezoelectric energy harvesting devices (EHDs) when connected to a resistive load.
Zhu, Meiling +2 more
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Current Status and Challenges in Data Collection for Aerospace Coatings Deposited by Plasma Spraying
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.An innovative approach has been integrated into the GRENAT project to optimize plasma spraying and coating performance. Raw materials are accelerated and melted in the plasma generated by torches, creating coatings. Monitoring sensors collect process data which are combined with ex situ characterization data.
Lila Randriamananjara +8 more
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Performance of piezoelectric shunts for vibration reduction [PDF]
, 2012 This work addresses passive reduction of structural vibration by means of shunted piezoelectric patches. The two classical resistive and resonant shunt solutions are considered.
DUCARNE, Julien +2 more
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Advances in Sustainable and Wearable Textile Based Soft Robotics
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This Review examines advances in wearable textile‐based soft robotics, focusing on sustainable materials, integrated sensing, and scalable actuation. It discusses manufacturing and system integration across healthcare, assistive robotics, prosthetics, and human–machine interfaces, and highlights key challenges in circular design, including life‐cycle ...
Zahir Abbas +6 more
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Effects of temperature on the impedance of piezoelectric actuators used for SHM [PDF]
, 2014 — FEM modeling of piezoelectric patches used as actuators and sensors for SHM applications. — Test/analysis correlation of temperature effects in piezoelectric materials and glue — Numerical methods associated with the prediction of electric transfers ...
BALMES, Etienne +3 more
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