This paper presents a comprehensive review of mechanical design and synthesis methods
for piezo-actuated compliant micro-positioning stages, which play an important role in areas …

An innovative design of a Large Angle Flexure Pivot (LAFP) has been developed and has
completed a thorough test campaign in the configuration of an Engineering Model. The …

Camera covers mechanisms are commonly used to protect optical instruments during the
launch and landing of various spacecraft used for planetary exploration. These mechanisms …

The objective of this development was to investigate, design, develop, manufacture and test
a tribology free flexible mechanism element with an integrated sensor for position and health …