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Piezo Composite Patch Transducer Works as Actuator, Sensor, Energy Source & Energy Storage
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(Nanowerk News) PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. – a leading manufacturer of piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for engineering, nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications – introduces the new P-876 line of piezo composite patch transducers.
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Features & Advantages:
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Extremely Flexible and Highly Formable Piezo Composite Transducer
Actuator, Sensor or Energy Source in One
Can be Applied to Curved Surfaces
Cost-Effective, Standard & Customized Solutions
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More Information & Datasheets
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http://www.physikinstrumente.com/en/news/fullnews.php?newsid=129&NR
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About P-876 Piezo Composite Patch Transducers
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P-876 are highly bendable piezo composite patch transducers tolerating bending radii as low as 20 mm (3/4in.) They are manufactured by placing a piezoceramic foil between two conductive films, all embedded in a ductile composite-polymer structure. In this way, the brittle piezo-ceramic is mechanically prestressed and electrically insulated, which makes the transducers extremely robust. The rugged design ensures reliability, high resistance to damage and a lifetime well over 10+9 cycles. Wear and failure rates are low, as the solid-state actuators contain no moving parts.
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Sensor, Actuator and Energy Source in One
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P-876 patch transducers combine the well-known functionality of piezoceramic materials as high-precision, high-dynamics sensors and actuators. Other possible uses for P-876 are for energy harvesting and energy storage. Used as bender actuators, they allow high deflection of up to 0.8 mm with high force and precision.
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Adaptronics
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These patch transducers are ideally suited for active and adaptive systems. Embedded in a servo-control loop, vibrations of parts can be reduced and contours can be controlled in the nanometer range. A special Piezo Linear Amplifier is also offered; the E-413.D2 is a stand-alone, amplifier board providing precision control for bipolar piezo shear and bender actuators both in static and dynamic operation.
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Commercial Applications of Piezo Composite Patch Transducers
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Mechanical engineering, aerospace, aviation, automotive industry, civil engineering, sporting goods.
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About PI
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PI is a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, nanotechnology, semiconductor and life science applications. PI has been developing and manufacturing standard & custom precision products with piezoelectric and electromagnetic drives for 35+ years. The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and provides innovative, high-quality solutions for OEM and research. PI is present worldwide with eight subsidiaries and total staff of 450+
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