The transmission of motion sequences especially is currently realized in most applications by classical mechanisms showing a high number of parts and high structural weight. The use of so-called compliant elements with specifically adjustable compliances offers the possibility to transmit motions just by structural deformations. Here, an increase of precision and reliability is achievable. Moreover, the composite design is predestined to integrate piezo-ceramic actuators into the laminate lay-up and thus rises the possibility to design structure-integrated drives. This paper makes a contribution to the efficient analysis and synthesis of such active compliant structures by developing new material-adapted analytical and numerical calculation models.