Ultrasonic Transducer Product Development Consulting
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My name is Husain Shekhani, PhD, and I've helped more than 20 companies like yours
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Transducer assembly guidance
Strategic planning for
multi-disciplinary work
Electrical and mechanical data analysis
Training
Circuit development
FEA Simulation
Onsite consultation
Recent Webinars
I hosted a webinar on September 13, 2024 on " How to prepare specifications when ordering piezo ceramic elements " You can watch the recording on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/dW6ahW3mH0g Here is a link to the pdf of the presentation notes: webinar_28_kp.pdf KP DISK PIEZO MATERIAL PROPERTY CALCULATOR - to determine material properties from impedance measurements made on a PZT disk Summary I explain how to use impedance measurements from piezoelectric disks to calculate material properties, covering resonance modes, experimental setups, and analysis techniques. Highlights 📊 Impedance measurements reveal material properties. 🛠️ Care in sample holder design is crucial for accuracy. 📏 Distinguishing between planar and thickness resonance is essential. 🔍 Experimental methods for impedance analysis are discussed. 🌐 Pi Ceramic is highlighted as a reputable supplier. 📈 Effective coupling factors can help analyze material properties. ⚙️ Finite element analysis (FEA) aids in property verification. Key Insights 📌 Impedance Analysis : Impedance measurements are key to determining material properties, but require careful setup and analysis to ensure accuracy. Understanding the nuances of the impedance response is critical for valid results. 📌 Resonance Modes : Differentiating between planar and thickness resonance modes is vital, as they influence the analysis of piezoelectric properties differently. Each mode has unique characteristics that affect how data is interpreted. 📌 Sample Holder Importance : The design of the sample holder significantly impacts measurement repeatability and accuracy, emphasizing the need for precision engineering in experimental setups. 📌 Material vs. Disk Properties : It’s essential to distinguish between properties of the piezoelectric disk and the underlying material properties, as they can lead to different conclusions if conflated. 📌 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) : Utilizing FEA can provide more accurate simulations and help verify experimental results, particularly when dealing with complex geometries or small samples. 📌 Supplier Quality : Choosing high-quality suppliers like Pi Ceramic ensures reliable materials that can withstand rigorous testing, contributing to overall system performance. 📌 Capacitance Measurement : Capacitance comparisons can be utilized across different geometries, providing a versatile method for evaluating piezoelectric materials regardless of shape or size. Sponsor information This webinar was sponsored by PI Ceramic Technology. Learn more about their piezo ceramic products at this link: https://www.piceramic.com/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=UltrasonicAdvisors&utm_campaign=ONLB_700x200_UltrasonicAdvisors_2024-0101-D181_PIC-HP *** Announcement *** My next webinar will be on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11AM EST. I will cover Ultrasonic Advisors' Transducer Simulation Software Here is the link to sign up for the upcoming webinar: https://www.ultrasonicadvisors.com/monthly-ultrasonic-webinar
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I hosted a webinar on June 21, 2024 on " How to prepare specifications when ordering piezo ceramic elements " You can watch the recording on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/DURMwF6_mQI Here is a link to the pdf of the presentation notes: Webinar 27 - Piezo specs prep.pdf Summary In this webinar, I speak on the following topics: (1) General view of tolerances/specifications for piezo/PZT ceramic elements (2) What can we specify? (electrical and mechanical parameters) (3) Methodology for determining specifications (4) True ceramic vendor stories Sponsor information This webinar was sponsored by PI Ceramic Technology. Learn more about their piezo ceramic products at this link: https://www.piceramic.com/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=UltrasonicAdvisors&utm_campaign=ONLB_700x200_UltrasonicAdvisors_2024-0101-D181_PIC-HP *** Announcement *** My next webinar will be on Friday, July 26, 2023 at 11AM EST. I will cover Using a microphone for ultrasonic transducer analysis Here is the link to sign up for the upcoming webinar: https://www.ultrasonicadvisors.com/monthly-ultrasonic-webinar
Some of the devices/transducers I have worked on
Bolt-clamped Langevin transducers, power ultrasonic transducers, ultrasonic sensors, atomizer, ultrasonic surgical transducers, ultrasonic motors, IOT sensors, various medical devices, portable ultrasonic devices
Knowledge areas I have expertise in
Pretty much all areas related to ultrasonic transducers!!!
For example, Finite element simulations - COMSOL,
material selection, property characterization, mechanical design and analysis, electrical/circuit design and analysis, device characterization, device optimization, and software and hardware development.
Best way to get in touch
Discovery call, email, email list
Typical client projects (all are multi-disciplinary)
- Startup company providing medical device transducer for ultrasonic nebulizer application
- Established small corporation providing ultrasonic cell processing system
- Facilitate technology knowledge transfer with IP purchased from a partner to client company
- Adapting new functionalities to existing transducer designs
- Guiding teams supporting legacy transducers
- Dealing with field failures and production failures
- Addressing performance repeatability issues
- Helping clients to identify and work with new ceramic vendors
I have expertise in a range of ultrasonic industries including:
Medical
Ultrasonic surgical devices for tissue extraction
Many other applications
Contact us today to discuss your unique device and requirements
Consumer products
Ultrasonic applications for high volume personal use products
Manufacturing
Ultrasonic welding and wire bonding
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I hosted a webinar on September 13, 2024 on " How to prepare specifications when ordering piezo ceramic elements " You can watch the recording on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/dW6ahW3mH0g Here is a link to the pdf of the presentation notes: webinar_28_kp.pdf KP DISK PIEZO MATERIAL PROPERTY CALCULATOR - to determine material properties from impedance measurements made on a PZT disk Summary I explain how to use impedance measurements from piezoelectric disks to calculate material properties, covering resonance modes, experimental setups, and analysis techniques. Highlights 📊 Impedance measurements reveal material properties. 🛠️ Care in sample holder design is crucial for accuracy. 📏 Distinguishing between planar and thickness resonance is essential. 🔍 Experimental methods for impedance analysis are discussed. 🌐 Pi Ceramic is highlighted as a reputable supplier. 📈 Effective coupling factors can help analyze material properties. ⚙️ Finite element analysis (FEA) aids in property verification. Key Insights 📌 Impedance Analysis : Impedance measurements are key to determining material properties, but require careful setup and analysis to ensure accuracy. Understanding the nuances of the impedance response is critical for valid results. 📌 Resonance Modes : Differentiating between planar and thickness resonance modes is vital, as they influence the analysis of piezoelectric properties differently. Each mode has unique characteristics that affect how data is interpreted. 📌 Sample Holder Importance : The design of the sample holder significantly impacts measurement repeatability and accuracy, emphasizing the need for precision engineering in experimental setups. 📌 Material vs. Disk Properties : It’s essential to distinguish between properties of the piezoelectric disk and the underlying material properties, as they can lead to different conclusions if conflated. 📌 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) : Utilizing FEA can provide more accurate simulations and help verify experimental results, particularly when dealing with complex geometries or small samples. 📌 Supplier Quality : Choosing high-quality suppliers like Pi Ceramic ensures reliable materials that can withstand rigorous testing, contributing to overall system performance. 📌 Capacitance Measurement : Capacitance comparisons can be utilized across different geometries, providing a versatile method for evaluating piezoelectric materials regardless of shape or size. Sponsor information This webinar was sponsored by PI Ceramic Technology. Learn more about their piezo ceramic products at this link: https://www.piceramic.com/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=UltrasonicAdvisors&utm_campaign=ONLB_700x200_UltrasonicAdvisors_2024-0101-D181_PIC-HP *** Announcement *** My next webinar will be on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11AM EST. I will cover Ultrasonic Advisors' Transducer Simulation Software Here is the link to sign up for the upcoming webinar: https://www.ultrasonicadvisors.com/monthly-ultrasonic-webinar
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I hosted a webinar on June 21, 2024 on " How to prepare specifications when ordering piezo ceramic elements " You can watch the recording on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/DURMwF6_mQI Here is a link to the pdf of the presentation notes: Webinar 27 - Piezo specs prep.pdf Summary In this webinar, I speak on the following topics: (1) General view of tolerances/specifications for piezo/PZT ceramic elements (2) What can we specify? (electrical and mechanical parameters) (3) Methodology for determining specifications (4) True ceramic vendor stories Sponsor information This webinar was sponsored by PI Ceramic Technology. Learn more about their piezo ceramic products at this link: https://www.piceramic.com/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=UltrasonicAdvisors&utm_campaign=ONLB_700x200_UltrasonicAdvisors_2024-0101-D181_PIC-HP *** Announcement *** My next webinar will be on Friday, July 26, 2023 at 11AM EST. I will cover Using a microphone for ultrasonic transducer analysis Here is the link to sign up for the upcoming webinar: https://www.ultrasonicadvisors.com/monthly-ultrasonic-webinar
I hosted a webinar on May 17, 2024 on " How to analyze electrical impedance properties of piezoelectric sensors " You can watch the recording on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/3ycLAfSXyEE Here is a link to the pdf of the presentation notes: Webinar 26 - sensor Piezo.pdf Summary In this webinar, I (1) review piezo sensor equations (2) describe how to analyze piezo voltage when external circuits are applied and (3) describe voltage and charge amplifier circuits used to stabilize and amplify the sensor output. Sponsor information This webinar was sponsored by PI Ceramic Technology. Learn more about their piezo ceramic products at this link: https://www.piceramic.com/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=UltrasonicAdvisors&utm_campaign=ONLB_700x200_UltrasonicAdvisors_2024-0101-D181_PIC-HP *** Announcement *** My next webinar will be on Friday, June 21, 2023 at 11AM EST. I will cover Piezo sensor analysis on a simulated and prototype circuit Here is the link to sign up for the upcoming webinar: https://www.ultrasonicadvisors.com/monthly-ultrasonic-webinar
I hosted a webinar on February 26, 2024 on " Introduction to Ultrasonic Assisted Atomizers/Nebulizers/Spray Technology " You can watch the recording on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/rjuZKR5p-EY Here is a link to the pdf of the presentation notes: Webinar 25 ultrasonic atomizer spray.pdf Summary In this webinar, I described the three different method of ultrasonic atomization/droplet creation. They are: submerged, mesh, and power transducer/nozzle. Sponsor information This webinar was sponsored by PI Ceramic Technology. Learn more about their piezo ceramic products at this link: https://www.piceramic.com/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=UltrasonicAdvisors&utm_campaign=ONLB_700x200_UltrasonicAdvisors_2024-0101-D181_PIC-HP *** Announcement *** My next webinar will be on Friday, May 17, 2023 at 11AM EST. I will cover (Topic will change based on LinkedIn poll to come) Here is the link to sign up for the upcoming webinar: https://www.ultrasonicadvisors.com/monthly-ultrasonic-webinar