Hysteresis modelling and the subsequent control of actuators constitute a critical research area that underpins the precision and reliability of advanced motion systems. The phenomenon of ...

A cross-sectional diagram of a typical Terfenol-D actuator reveals the Terfenol-D rod, permanent magnets, and coil driver. Magnets bias the Terfenol-D magnetic domains for ac use. Versions biased for ...

Researchers at the Ural Federal University and the Institute of Metal Physics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, improved the properties of a magnetostrictive material (a compound ...

Chemical and physical surface modification measures such as plasma treatment, deposition of bioactive coatings, and texturing, among other methods, have shown promise in improving tissue integration ...

Optical or magnetic linear encoders are traditionally used to provide position feedback in applications with frequent product changes or and sophisticated machining. Linear encoders improve the ...