The Piezo Institute is the centre of European expertise and resources in piezoelectric materials and devices
 
In loving memory
 
   
  In memoriam Marija Kosec (1947–2012)   
 
Newsletter
   
 
Read the latest newsletter stories here.
Piezo Institute’s newsletter
 
  .../view all newsletters  
 
Membership
 
  Already registered or a member? Logon  
  Benefits of the membership  
  • Advice and expertise • Education and training • Research and resources • Project management and proposals    
  Register here  
 
 
Quick links
 
  Piezo 2013  
  Directory  
  Reports, documents & tools  
  Standards  
     

 

News from the Piezo Institute

Piezo 2013 - a great success

Piezo 2013 - a great success

The PIEZO2013 conference was held in Les Arcs, France from the 17th to the 20th of March 2013. 42 ...

 

 

MEMS device for the measurement of piezoelectric coefficients in micro-scale systems

MEMS device for the measurement of piezoelectric coefficients in micro-scale systems

The Functional Materials Group at  

 
 
Focus on transport
MembershipThe transport industry will continue to benefit from piezoelectric technologies. The automotive industry requires sensors to measure engine performance and ensure passenger safety. Piezoelectric materials are the basic component of these sensors, in particular accelerometers and infra-red detectors.
 
Focus on healthcare
Focus on healthcareScientific innovation from a multidisciplinary Piezo Institute research collaboration has produced high-performance thin film piezoelectric transducers for specialist medical applications.
 

 

 

 
Complimentary reports
 
  We are offering 3 complimentary reports to download. Login or register to activate the download.  
     
  - Degradation of piezoelectric materials  
     
  - Electronic property measurements for piezoelectric ceramics:
technical notes
 
     
  - Mechanical and electrical strength measurements for piezoelectric
ceramics
 
     
 
News in brief
 
  Click on these links to access news from the piezo community  
 

11 Jan 2013
First Characterization of Pyroelectric Nanomaterials

11 Jan 2013
Tiny X-ray Source Uses Piezoelectricity to Generate Radiation

11 Jan 2013
GE unveils piezoelectric fan replacement technology

11 Jan 2013
Piezoelectric energy harvesting: Developments, challenges, future

26 Jul 2012
PRS Unveils the Piezo Guitar

 
 
Events
 
 






 
 
© Piezo Institute
Piezo Institute | info@piezoinstitute.com | +45 49 12 71 21