This simple STM setup utilises a piezoelectric actuator constructed by deliberately cutting a piezo speaker into four quadrants. With individual drive wires attached to the four quadrants.

According to FMI studies, the global pneumatic actuator market expanded at over 3.1% CAGR during the last 5 years from 2018 ...

Thus, he set out to build a better actuator to support his goals of building a high-performance walking bot in future. [Aaed] decided to try and build a quasi-direct drive actuator, similar to ...

Selecting appropriate materials and coatings is imperative for protecting electric actuators from corrosion. Stainless steel ...

What an actuator is, and what the difference is between linear and rotary The three main energy types—electric, pneumatic and hydraulic—plus thermal, magnetic and piezoelectric What to keep in ...

Researchers at Empa are developing artificial muscles that could one day move like real ones. Using advanced 3D printing, ...

The behind-the-scenes mechanism that locks and unlocks your vehicle’s doors with the push of a button is the power door-lock actuator. Mounted inside the door, it includes an electric motor ...