Testing new structures and materials is an everyday challenge to ensure high quality and a low level of maintenance. Mechanical test benches (fatigue, wear, vibrations) based on hydraulic, pneumatic and magnetic actuators are state of the art. Piezoelectric actuators from Cedrat Technologies (CTEC) bring new and impressive possibilities.
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