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Issue 5.2

Enhanced Piezo Stack Performance

With Additional Features!!

The performance of piezo-actuators for various applications is not only defined by piezo-ceramics used. It depends on a lot of other traits like the finish of the stack structure or other added features. Excessive temperature interferes with actuator performance and reliability. With options, piezoceramic stacks can be operated down to temperatures near absolute zero. The functionality of piezo stack actuators can be extended in variety of ways using available options. Contact representatives at APC International to explore possibilities for your application.

Options for Extended Performance

Thermo-Stable
Temperature Sensing
Low Temperature Operation
Position Sensing
Enhanced Mechanical Preloading
Vacuum Operation
Non Magnetic Configurations
Rotating Systems

Background Stack Actuator Information

Application Information and Related Downloads

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Basic Position Control Equipment

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Experiments - General Testing

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Check Out the KNOWLEDGE CENTER!

Over the last 25 years, we have been sharing our knowledge of piezoelectric ceramics and piezo devices with our customers and clients. In 2002, we released our first textbook, Piezoelectric Ceramics: Principles and Applications to provide our customers with an overview of the theory behind and the application of piezoelectric ceramics. In 2011, we developed our Knowledge Center online to provide our customers and clients with a depository of information on piezo theory and related applications and to allow for meaningful dialogue with and between our customers. In late 2012, we released APCPiezoCalc, a mobile calculation app for iPhone/iPad.

What is available in the Knowledge Center?

Piezoelectric Theory
Technical Updates
White Papers
Industry Associations
Blog Postings
FAQ Section
Email Newsletter Archive

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SPIE Smart Structures/NDE Exhibition 2013

When: March 10-14, 2013

Where: Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA

Event Info:

A multidisciplinary forum that seeks to advance research in adaptive structures and mechanisms, smart sensors, NDE, civil infrastructure, aerospace systems, energy harvesting and more.

Call for 2013 Papers - abstracts due by 8/27/2012

Review Abstracts from 2012

Learn more about this years event!

Ultrasonic Industry Association 42nd Annual Symposium

When: April 22-24, 2013

Where: Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista (in the Walt Disney World Resort), Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA

Event Info:

This is a well rounded forum for users, manufacturers and researchers to discuss state-of-the-art materials and devices to generate, detect and suppress sound. Papers will be presented and commercial firms may also display and/or present products.

2012 Summer Issue of Vibrations Newsletter

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Call for Papers - Abstract Due 10/31/2012

13th International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound

When: May 12-15, 2013

Where: Shanghai, China

Event Info:

The ISTU 2013 symposium will be a gathering of esteemed experts from around the world. A broad range of topics will be covered such as Bubble-Enhanced Delivery, Brain Drug Delivery, Cavitation Studies, Clinical Studies, Transducers and Devices, Tumor Delivery and Treatment, and Gene and Cell Therapy. There will be poster and oral sessions.

Watch for a call for papers/abstracts!