Piezoelectric ultrasonic-assisted precision machining (PUAPM) technology is considered to
be an efficient and environmentally friendly machining strategy by virtue of cutting force …

Piezoelectric stick-slip actuators (PSSAs) are famous for ultimate working condition
adaptability, simple structure, and positioning accuracy. To meet the demand of industrial …

Most of inchworm piezoelectric actuators suffer from complicated structures and control
systems due to the utilization of three or more piezoelectric stacks. Various approaches have …

This paper proposes a novel liner stick–slip actuator with compact structure which can
achieve forward and backward motion. A novel rhombus-type displacement amplification …

The piezoelectric inertial linear motor (PILM) has great application potential in cell
manipulation, location of artificial neural electrode, and other micro-operation fields for its …

In recent years, researchers have conducted many investigations on load capacity and
structural optimization. However, the backward motion is still not sufficiently investigated …

A novel friction-actuated precise positioning stage used in precise assembly is proposed in
this paper. Double-layer structure is adopted to construct the flexible mechanism of the stick …

The converse wiring method of piezoelectric inertial actuator (PIA) based on asymmetrically
clamping principle is used to overcome backward motion phenomenon, which is essential …

Piezoelectric actuators are emerging as a promising technology with their potential to deliver
a system with high specific power, accuracy, quick response and resolution. Over the years …

It is difficult to simultaneously achieve high linearity, high velocity, and high resolution for
long-stroke piezoelectric actuators due to their discontinuity. To improve the velocity and …