Want to learn more about piezoelectric micro motors, micro stages, motion systems and applications? Here are some observations, articles and papers that we think you’ll find useful. Have a look, and then give us a call with your questions.
Nov 12, 2007 | Micro Motion Blog
Article in Elektronik Magazin – The combination of small size, low power use and high precision makes the SQUIGGLE motor interesting for applications including mobile phone cameras, electronic locks and latches, medical devices such as endoscope optics and drug pumps, and microfluidic devices including fuel cells and lab-on-a-chip devices. This article describes the operating principle, electrical integration, and applications of SQUIGGLE motors.
May 12, 2007 | Micro Motion Blog
Technical paper presented at NSTI Nanotech,by David Henderson. We present “the world’s smallest linear motor” and its use in tiny syringe and reciprocating piston pumps for microfluidic applications.
Apr 12, 2007 | Micro Motion Blog
Article published in Bioscience Technology April 2007 By Steven G. Turowski, Michael Loecher, Mukund Seshadri and Richard Mazurchuk Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY Small animal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques are currently one of the premier...
Oct 12, 2006 | Micro Motion Blog
Article in Electronic Products magazine – This article compares piezo motors to other motor technologies for micro cameras, including miniature electromagnetic motors, voice coil actuators, liquid lenses, and piezo bimorph actuators. It then compares two types of piezo motors that have been commercialized for micro camera applications.
Jun 12, 2006 | Micro Motion Blog
Technical paper presented at Actuator 2006 By David Henderson – introducing the SQUIGGLE motor.
Jan 12, 2006 | Micro Motion Blog
Article from Machine Design Magazine – by David Henderson. Motors that can precisely position loads with micrometer-scale accuracy are now inexpensive enough for consumer electronics.
Dec 12, 2005 | Micro Motion Blog
These books provide a detailed understanding of the operating principles behind the different types of piezoelectric motors, and an introduction to micromechatronic system design.
