How do piezo motors work?

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Bruno Kersschot

Bruno Kersschot

Teamleader Engineering at Atlas Copco

Published Feb 28, 2018

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There is a clear trend that piezo motors are being used more and more, as an alternative for electro motors, but also as an enabling technology for new applications. This is because R&D staff are getting more familiar with the technology and its advantages. Generally speaking, there are three types of piezo motors. The most common type is the impact-driven stick-slip piezo motor. A second category consists of the stepper type of piezo motors, also called walking piezo motor, which are typically used for high-force applications. The third type is the ultrasonic or resonant piezo motor. All three types have their specific advantages and uses, which can be explained by examining their working principle in more detail. For more information, please visit this website: https://www.xeryon.com/working-principle-of-piezo-motors

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