Actuator Technology: Microelectromechanical Methods

Author: Pang S
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: A driver is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy and is commonly used in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Due to the need for driver technology in biomedical applications, artificial organ repair, and orthopedic instruments, there has been a growing demand for efficient and complex precision mechanical products at the micro-nano scale. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the new applications of drivers, including: 1. An introduction to the electromechanical design, control, and integration technology of piezoelectric drivers, shape memory drivers, and magnetostrictive drivers. 2. An examination of the characteristics and performance of emerging drivers at the micro-nano scale. 3. An evaluation of the relative advantages of various driver technologies and an outline of future application areas.