Free-formed piezoceramic components for smart structures

This paper gives an overview on free-formed piezoceramic components fabricated by a modified phase inversion process. Typical dimensions of manufactured samples and technological limitations are discussed in detail. Dielectric and electromechanical properties are measured on piezoceramic/polymer composites. Applications of free-formed piezoceramic components within PT-PIESA to create smart structures are described.