Micromechatronics, Second Edition - Paperback

by Kenji Uchino (Author)

Uchino presents in this updated Second Edition, a theoretical description of solid-state actuators, an overview of practical materials, device designs, drive/control techniques, and typical applications, as we consider current and future trends in the field of micromechatronics.

Author Biography

Kenji Uchino, a pioneer in piezoelectric actuators, is the Founding Director of the International Center for Actuators and Transducers (ICAT) and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. He was Associate Director ('Navy Ambassador to Japan') at The US Office of Naval Research - Global Tokyo Office as IPA from 2010 till 2014. He was also the Founder and Senior Vice President & CTO of Micromechatronics Inc., State College, PA.