Electromechanical properties of the cellular polypropylene ferroelectret films (EMFIT) evidence their high potential for the air-coupled ultrasonic applications. The disadvantage with respect to their low coupling factor could be compensated by the extremely low acoustic impedance. A figure of merit is proposed to compare and estimate piezoelectric materials intended for the air-coupled ultraso...

Graphene nanoribbons present diverse electronic properties ranging from semiconducting to half-metallic, depending on their geometry, dimensions, and chemical composition. Here we present a route to control these properties via externally applied mechanical deformations. Using state-of-the-art density functional theory calculations combined with classical elasticity theory considerations, we fi...

Personalization is a key aspect of biophysical models in order to impact clinical practice. In this paper, we propose a personalization method of electromechanical models of the heart from cine MR images based on a variational method. After estimation of electrophysiological parameters, the cardiac motion is estimated based on a proactive electromechanical model. Then cardiac contractilities on...

Pulse-echo ultrasound signal formation can be simulated by numerical emulation of the process chain: emit signal – electromechanical emit transformation – wave propagation and scattering – electromechanical receive transformation – receive signal. The simulation software Field II is indented for simulation of linear ultrasound systems. We present an extension to Field II that enables the inclus...

As additive manufacturing of mechanical parts gains broad acceptance, efforts to embed electronic or electromechanical components in these parts are intensifying. We discuss recent work in printable electronics and introduce an alternative, which we call Bitblox. Bitblox are small, modular, interconnecting blocks that embed simple electromechanical connectivity and functionality. Not all blocks...

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Besides the scale factor that distinguishes the various spices fundamentally biological muscles changes little between species indicating a highly optimized system, Electroactive polymer actuators offer the closest resemblance to biological muscles however beside the large actuation displacement these materials are falling short with regards to the actuation force. As improved materials emergin...

For conceptual design of electromechanical motion systems, an assessment method is formulated that supports the design of a feasible reference path generator, control system, and electromechanical plant with appropriate sensor locations, in an integrated way. This method is based on a classification of standard transfer functions, plant models, and closed-loop systems. The assessment method can...

This paper presents a nonlinear controller based on Sontag’s feedback to render the electromechanical valve actuator (EVA) globally asymptotically stable (GAS). Electromechanical valve actuators have received much attention recently due to their potential for improving the performance of the internal combustion engine. Various control schemes for the EVA have been proposed, however stability is...

Training on measurements to determine the characteristics of the three-phase electrical system is very useful for a deep knowledge of the theoretical aspects. Laboratory sessions for measurement by using advanced technologies must be performed. Two implemented tools are presented. The first one fulfils some requirements: it uses a virtual instrument, will be used in distance learning sections a...