Piezoelectric elements, which possess the inherent property of generating a voltage when pressure is applied, are incorporated into a wide variety of electronic devices, from conventional inkjet ...

In today's concrete jungle, pavement takes up a lot of space, so we might as well cram some smarts in there. Previously we've seen ground coverings that light up, absorb solar energy, generate ...

A new model of a unit for a vibrate function that vibrates a terminal when a phone call arrives or shakes a smartphone with a smartphone while playing a game is called "CP + CAMERA & PHOTO IMAGING ...

Murphy’s Law predicts that it takes the first 99% of your time budget to finish the first 99% of a job and the second 99% to get it completed. The history of piezoelectric motors can serve as a good ...

Piezo elements are electromechanical transducers that convert mechanical forces (pressure, tensile stress or acceleration) into voltages. The inverse piezoelectric effect, precisely the opposite, ...

Before humans discovered ultrasound for a variety of medical, technical and military applications, nature had perfected it over millions of years for navigation under and above water. Dolphins and ...

Piezoelectric buzzers find wide use as audible-signal generators because of their low power consumption and clear, penetrating sound. An external driver or a self-driven circuit that oscillates at the ...

Same Sky has added to its portfolio of disc-shaped piezoelectric elements, with devices from 12 to 35mm in diameter and down to 0.12mm thick. Picking the 12mm x 0.12mm CEB-12012-L100 as an example, it ...

The tiles also capture and store solar power during the day, letting the plaza work on renewable energy. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are designing tiles for a 40,000 ft 2 plaza ...

Semi-active suspension is one of many effective devices to improve vehicle stability, controllability and riding comfort. A practical means to realize semi-active suspension is to vary the damping ...