Did you misplace or delete the most recent APCI E-mail update? Do you need to forward an old e-mail item to a colleague? All e-mailed updates are archived here for easy retrieval. Bookmark this site to have convenient access!   To visit APCI MAIN WEBSITE click here Congressman Thompson Visits APC & Precision Positioning with Piezo Stacks  (2/17/2011) - Congressman Thompson visited APC International to explore the impact of manufacturing in PA. The implications of using piezo stacks in positioning applications is reviewed APCI 1.65MHz Nebulizer Board Product Update Announcement  (2/7/2011) - An upgrade announcement accompanied by factors to consider in nebulizer applications. APCI Thank you! 25th Anniversary & Market Applications  (2/3/2011) - APC International, Ltd. celebrates 25 years and a review of typical market for piezo products. APCI Shear Mode Plates & Industry Events for 2011  (1/20/2011) - An overview of shear mode opportunities and industry events for 2011. APCI Soldering/Assembly Services & Common Ring sizes  (1/6/2011) - Support and assembly services are highlighted along with basic piezo ring information. APCI PIA Device Article & Pyro Shock Simulator  (12/9/2010) - A reference to the PIA Device Article featured in the December 2010 issue of Ceramic Industry Magazine and an overview of an actuator application. APCI Power Generation with Piezo & Hard PZT Applications  (11/11/2010) - A discussion about energy harvesting and review of the characteristics that make hard PZT appropriate for specific types of applications. APCI Extended Piezo Stack Functionality & Assembly Options  (10/29/2010) - An overview of options that can be provided with stack actuator products and solutions that are provided to overcome in house assembly problems. APCI Common Piezo Part shapes & Applications  (10/15/2010) - A review of part sizes used for ultrasonic cleaning and a discussion about piezoelectric theory as it relates to applications. APCI Ultrasonic Generators and Conference News  (9/30/2010) - A review of the generator model APCI Gen-1006 as well as an update on conference presentations given by APC International representatives. Electroceramic Powder Project Update and d33 Meter Details  (9/16/2010) - Discusses progress on the electroceramic powder project being undertaken by APC International and HLP. Reviews the features and benefits of the APCI D33 meter. APCI Piezo Behavior and Bi-Laminar Flexing Actuators  (9/2/2010) - Explores parameters that are significant when dealing with piezoelectric ceramic materials and focus on stripe actuator products. APCI Help Selecting Piezo Materials & Controlling Your Budget  (8/19/2010) - Do you need to determine which material is best for your application? Are quality problems and rejected parts creating high costs? Look to APC International for solutions. APCI Actuator Characterization and Comparison  (8/5/2010) - A brief exploration of piezo stack actuators and relevant characteristics accompanied by a comparison of low voltage and high voltage stacks. APCI Piezoelectric Constants and Recommended Reading  (7/22/2010) - A review of relevant piezoelectric constants, website sources for information, the APC International text book as well as other recommended reading available for purchase. APCI Cylinder Applications, Updates and Company News  (7/8/2010) - An overview of cylinder (tube) applications, company updates and management changes. APCI Ultrasonic Cleaning & Powder Characterization  (6/24/2010) - A review of Ultrasonic cleaning concerns such as available generators and transducers as well as a discussion about soft ceramics vs. hard ceramics. APCI New Piezo Actuator E-Book! Download it Now.  (6/10/2010) - Provides a link to download APCI's new E-book primer on piezo actuation and also reviews value added services APCI PMN-PT CLEARANCE SALE , PZT Powder Article and News  (5/28/2010) - Original PMN-PT Clearance announcement, link to May 2010 Ceramic Industry magazine article and PMN-PT news Nebulizer Board Factors/Upgrades/Options and Related News  (5/13/2010) - Review of important considerations with respect to Nebulizer board design. ALSO - APCI upgrade information and recommendation of specific connectors to reduce solder related failures. Pyro Shock Simulator, UIA Symposium & News Highlights !  (4/29/2010) - Explores uses of piezo actuators, the 2010 UIA Symposium is reviewed as well as News Highlights Ultrasonic Transducers and Ultrasonic News  (4/1/2010) Actuator Expert Meeting Opportunity & Recent Piezo News!  (3/18/2010) - An invitation to meet with APCI's actuator expert and recent piezo news GEN-1006 Generator & Medical and Energy Harvesting News  (3/4/2010) - A review of the features of the APCI GEN-1006 product line and energy harvesting applications. Actuator Focus & Piezo Energy and Sensing Applications  (2/18/2010) - A message highlighting Pst 150 series stack actuators and a review of news items related to piezo energy and sensing applications. APCI on Panel at Georgetown University & Piezo Motor Applications  (2/4/2010) - Ian Henderson, President of APCI, participated in a Operations oriented panel discussion at Georgetown University and piezo motor applications news is reviewed. NEW PRODUCT - Rectangular Bimorph & Bimorphs in the News  (1/21/2010) - APCI Introduces a new rectangular bimorph product! Bimorph applications are explored. Flow & Level Sensing Options / Power & Sensing Applications  (1/7/2010) - Reviews flow and level sensing products. Provides some recent news focused on power and sensing applications. Happy Holidays and Joyous New Year from APCI  (12/24/2009) Cylinders with Service and Piezo Applications News  (12/10/2009) - Discusses cylinders and available value added services. Happy Thanksgiving from the APC International Team  (11/26/2009) - Thanksgiving note and piezo news related to cooking. Air Transducer Clearance Sale and Transducer Application News  (11/12/2009) - Announcement of a sale on non-ROHS air transducers and a review of transducer applications. Piezo Impactors/Accelerators and Piezo Music News  (10/29/2009) - Provides an overview of PIA system benefits and links to additional materials on the topic. Piezoelecetric parts in music news are explored. Ignitor Elements & Piezo Applications  (10/15/2009) - A review of ignitor products and piezo applications in the news. Bonding & Potting / Piezoelectricty in Biophysical News  (10/1/2009) - Reviews benefits of utilizing value added services and offers piezo news items relating to biophysical applications. APCI Stack Actuator Considerations, E-verify and MS&T'09 / News  (9/17/2009) - List factors that are important to consider when designing or specifying stack actuators and reviews the upcoming MS&T'09 event. Powder Categorization and Automation News / New Powder  (9/3/2009) - Discusses the differences between Soft and Hard Ceramics and includes automation news items. APCI Inspection/Testing, Poll and New Powder / Ultrasonic Applications  (8/20/2009) - A review of the benefits of inspection and testing, ultrasonic applications news and a peer poll. News Flash NEW US BASED PIEZOELECTRIC POWDER SOURCE  (8/10/2009) - Announcement of an agreement between APCI and Hammond Lead Products to produce electroceramic powder at a US-based location. APCI Transducers, News and UIA Call for Papers  (8/6/2009) - Review of some popular transducer models and information on the UIA Call for papers for the 39th Annual Symposium on April 12-14, 2010. APCI Piezo Amplifiers and Piezo News in Motion  (7/23/2009) - Explores Amplifiers available to support piezo related projects and reviews actuator related news items. APCI Power Generation and Energy Harvesting News  (7/9/2009) - Highlights piezoelectric elements used in energy harvesting and recent energy harvesting news. APCI Ultrasonic Generators and News / Structural Monitoring  (6/25/2009) - A review of APCI Generators, news items and papers on structural health monitoring. APCI d33 Meter Price Reduced and Resources/News  (6/11/2009) - An announcement of a price change on APCI's d33 Meter and variety of recommended piezo resources. Fetal Heart Monitoring / New applications drive growth  (5/28/2009) - A cursory review of typical parts in medical applications and recent news items. Piezo Rings and Inviting Fascinating Topics  (5/14/2009) - Standard 38mm and 50mm rings are reviewed and APCI invites readers to submit fascinating topics for future consideration Electrifying News Stripe Actuators and Ceramic Element Behavior  (4/30/2009) - Stripe Actuators are reviewed and the behavior of piezoelectric ceramic elements is discussed Piezo Cylinders and ONR Acoustic Materials and Devices Workshop  (4/16/2009) - Explores cylinders available from APCI and the upcoming ONR conference Electrifying News State of the Art Plant and Overcoming Soldering Challenges  (4/2/2009) - Reviews soldering challenges with respect to piezo and APCI's State of the Art Plant Electrifying News Upcoming events  (3/20/2009) - Air transducers and UIA event Electrifying News Reduce Costs and Gain expertise  (3/6/2009) - Value added services and stack actuators highlighted Electrifying News Thin materials announcement  (2/19/2009) - APCI announces new thin material capabilities and reviews nebulizer product offerings APCI Duck Run Road Mackeyville, Pennsylvania 17750 Join our Mailing List!