Before humans discovered ultrasound for a variety of medical, technical and military applications, nature had perfected it over millions of years for navigation under and above water. Dolphins and ...

Piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers play a critical role in modern sensing and actuation by converting electrical signals into high‐frequency mechanical vibrations and vice versa. Recent advances ...

Piezo sensors that can continuously monitor components as hot as 900°C have been realised by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC. "We have already implemented our sensors ...

Piezolelectric transducers and ultrasonic transducers show unique performance in downhole and sonar applications, such as underwater locator beacons and underwater communication over long distances in ...

Throughout the surgical process, the surgeon must have access to a real-time assessment of blood vessels to make evaluations relative to the flow of blood. Piezo transducers are at the heart of ...

Why new and disruptive medical applications are best driven by ultrasonic transducers. Piezoelectric transducers generate HIFU, high-intensity focused ultrasound, enabling contactless treatment and ...

Motion and positioning devices play an integral role in the life-science and medical engineering fields, fulfilling their many different requirements. The spectrum extends from simple low-energy drive ...

Why ultrasonic transducers are ideal for challenges in IvD and liquid handling processes. Applications such as cell sorting, array spotting, or fluid mixing call for high speed and precision.

Looking to take advantage of a move to smaller sensors in a range of consumer electronics products, Chirp Microsystems has launched two ultrasonic time of flight sensors. Called the CH-101 and 201, ...