Discovered in 1880, piezoelectric materials play a key role in
an innovative market of several billions of dollars. Recent
advances in applications derive from new materials and their
development, as well as to new market requirements. With the
exception of quartz, ferroelectric materials are used for they
offer both high efficiency and sufficient versatility to meet
adequately the multidimensional requirements for application.
Consequently, strong emphasis is placed on tailoring materials and
technology, whether one deals with single crystals, ceramics or
plastic materials. Tailoring requires a basic understanding of both
physical principles and technical possibilities and limitations.
This report elucidates these developments by a broad spectrum of
examples, comprising ultrasound in medicine and defence industry,
frequency control, signal processing by SAW-devices, sensors,
actuators, including novel valves for modern motor management. It
delivers a mutual fertilization of technology push and market pull
that should be of interest not only to materials scientists or
engineers but also to managers who dedicate themselves to a sound
future-oriented R&D policy.
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