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Years of experience in handling a type of smart actuator – piezo actuator, we have a complete range of product line-up from stacked piezo actuator to mechanical transformer (MechaTrans TM, this is a mechanical structure to overcome the limitation of stacked piezo actuator developed by our company), to the extend of appliances such as Piezo Assist precision stage, Piezo Assist precision motor, Piezo valves, Mirror Holder, We offer both standardized and Customized Products with output stroke from several μm to several mm. Besides the standardized products stated in this homepage, we provide Customized Products based on customer needs. Besides that, we also offer a range of drivers to drive these actuators (including small size drivers as tiny as fingertip) as well as controllers.
We build Compact fast tip/tilt steering stage.
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Piezo Actuator : MechaTrans®
Piezoelectric device generates a required displacement with low voltage. The electrical energy can be converted to mechanical energy at 60% of the conversion efficiency rate. For example, a piezoelectric device of 10mm × 10mm cross section size produces 3,500N(357kgf). However, as the displacement to be generated ranges from a few μm up to 40μm, the application is limited due to the very small displacement. In order to overcome the disadvantage, Mechano Transformer Corporation developed the displacement enlargement mechanism by using an unique lever principle. The enlarged displacement achieves one hundred times of the piezoelectric device itself. The displacement enlargement mechanism is a kind of a passive structure and no additional energy is required. As the mechanism is similar to a transformer which is used in electric circuits, we call it mechanical transformer and abbreviate it to MechaTrans® later on as a registered trademark in Japan. MechaTrans® was originally named only for the displacement enlargement mechanism, however we currently use this name on the actuator with a piezoelectric device.
Drivers
Mechano Transformer Corporation supply various drivers and controllers to drive piezo actuators (or piezoelectric elements) at a high-speed drive with low noise. Low noise is very important for positioning applications. Besides that, digital operation such as ON / OFF drive, the factor of supplying high instantaneous current is an extremely important selection criterion in high-speed drive applications. From board type, module type to case type etc., we supply and handle a wide range of applications as well as different capacity loads. Please feel free to contact us for customization needs.
Piezo Assist Stage
Piezo Assist Stage is a fine movement/coarse movement manual stage with a minimum resolution of 20 nanometers and coarse movement (in millimeter order). It is a manual precision stage that can be easily used in applications where precise table positioning and minute load control (nano indentation) is concerned. It is compact in size, easy to carry, and user friendly. Piezo Assist Stage is a reasonable product that can be introduced on a low budget. (* 1 nanometer = 1 billionth of a meter)
Thin Piezo Actuator/ Piezo Sensor: Macro Fiber Composite
Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) is thin actuator or sensor that is flexible, durable and reliable. MFC was invented by NASA in 1999. MFC consists of rectangular piezo ceramic rods sandwiched between layers of adhesive, electrodes, and polyimide film. The electrodes are attached to the film in an interdigitated pattern which transfers the applied voltage directly to and from the ribbon-shaped rods.
Multilayer stacked piezoelectric actuator
Multilayer stacked piezoelectric actuator is a kind of dielectric. When pressure is applied to the laminated piezoelectric actuator, it produces a "piezoelectric effect" that generates voltage. On the other hand, by applying a voltage to the piezoelectric element, it has a "reverse piezoelectric effect" in which the total length of the piezoelectric element will be extended by about 0.1%. The laminated piezoelectric actuator is sometimes called a piezo actuator, a piezoelectric element, or a piezo element. Due to the high conversion efficiency from electrical energy to mechanical energy, the size of 10x10x40mm may generate more than 5000N force.
Piezo Assist Motor
A Piezo Assist Motor is a motor that generates large displacement (long stroke), high resolution, and high thrust. The output thrusts of PAM3-6.5 and PAM6-13 are 13N and 29N, respectively. On the other hand, the displacements of PAM3-6.5 and PAM6-13 are 6.5 mm and ①3 mm, respectively, and the resolution is 30 nm and 25 nm or less, respectively.
1-3 Dice & Fill Composites
Smart Material manufactures 1-3 composites using the commonly used Dice&Fill method.
1-3 Random Fiber Composites
Smart Material manufactures 1-3 composites using piezo ceramic fibers as active rods, randomly distributed over the composite active area.
1-3 Regular Fiber Composites
Smart Material manufactures 1-3 composites using piezo ceramic fibers as active rods.
Consultation services
・We may customize to special specification designs and prototypes needs. ・We provide design support including drive circuits. ・We can do joint development together towards a long-term goal.
TECHNOLOGY
The following are MechaTrans® standard products. We can customize based on your requirements where necessary, please feel free to contact us at .Elongate Type: ・MTPTK series - Preload structured piezoelectric actuator（Piezo with preload structure/Piezoelectric element with preload structure） ・MTA series - Large displacement piezoelectric actuator ・MTAU series – Large displacement, high speed drive piezoelectric actuator ・MTDD series – Large displacement, small sized piezoelectric actuator ・MTN series – Thin type piezoelectric actuator ・MTKK series – High stiffness, high speed drive piezoelectric actuator Shrink Type: ・MTD series – Large displacement, compact sized piezoelectric actuator ・MTK series – High stiffness, high speed drive piezoelectric actuator
What is MechaTrans®?
MechaTrans®
Application of MechaTrans®
1.MechaTrans driven polisher for precision polishing 2.Micro type MechaTrans 3.Fast angle tilting MechaTrans (Capable to be arranged in 2 mm pitches) 4.Micro-weight loader and detector 5.MechaTrans with pressurized mechanical structure 6.MechaTrans driven tubular pump 7.Precision XY stage 8.High speed puncher for ceramic sheets 9.On / Off pump
Drive circuits and Driving conditions
We supply various types of drivers to drive piezoelectric actuators (or piezoelectric element). We can suggest a suitable driving method based on different applications. Please feel free to contact us at .
Actuator（Piezoelectric element）
A piezoelectric element is an element that exhibits the "piezoelectric effect," which generates an electric charge or electric field when force is applied. Conversely, when a voltage is applied, it displaces and generates force (the inverse piezoelectric effect). In other words, the piezoelectric effect can be said to be a phenomenon in which kinetic energy (mechanical energy) is converted into electrical energy. The inverse piezoelectric effect is sometimes referred to collectively as the "piezoelectric effect."
Piezo Actuator
An actuator is a device that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy (mechanical energy). Piezo actuators are actuators that utilize the inverse piezoelectric effect of piezoelectric elements and have the following excellent properties: 1．High resolution 2．High speed operation 3．Small size with large generating force 4．Low energy consumption 5．High durability
Piezo Driver
A piezo driver is a driver for driving a piezo actuator. Since a piezoelectric element displaces with high speed response to minute changes in applied voltage, the performance of the piezo driver is important for properly driving a piezo actuator.
When selecting a piezo driver, it is necessary to consider the drive voltage range, capacitance, maximum peak current, and drive frequency (response speed) of the piezo actuator you want to drive. Please consult us and we will suggest an appropriate piezo driver based on your budget. We also accept custom-made orders.
Operating precautions for MechaTrans®
MechaTrans® as well as piezoelectric element (piezoelectric actuator) are strong when being compressed but weak towards pulling force. They may achieve high durability if appropriate usage method is being applied. Please be careful of the usage environment as humidity and water are their biggest threat.
Literature list & Catalogue
Please feel free to download MechaTrans® and piezoelectric element (piezoelectric actuator) related information and catalogs available in our website.
ABOUT US
Mechano Transformer Corporation expertise in core Actuator technology, aiming to explore opportunities globally by providing new developments to industries such as medical, energy, agricultural etc.
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We are a company that develops piezo actuator applications utilizing “piezoelectric effect”. Besides designing the displacement magnifying mechanism used for piezo actuators and designing the driving method of piezoelectric actuators, we manage manufacturing and mass production technology. We are the pioneer in piezo actuator applications with more than 18 years of experience. We have a number or patents and accumulated necessary know-how to handle your needs.
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We support customers’ product development by providing piezo actuator technology and related products. In addition to supporting customers’ basic experiments through selling piezo actuators and their peripheral parts, we supply and mass-product piezo actuators and their peripheral parts to customers.
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