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In summary, piezoelectric/electrostrictive actuators and ultrasonic motors are expected to increase in market share to more than $10 billion in 1998, and a bright future is anticipated in many application fields.
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Uchino, K. Ceramic Actuators: Principles and Applications. MRS Bulletin 18, 42–48 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1557/S0883769400037349
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