I hosted a webinar on March 21, 2025 on

"Beyond PZT: Navigating the Transition to Lead-Free Piezoceramics — Featuring Expert Insights from PI Ceramic"

You can watch the recording on my YouTube Channel here: 

https://youtu.be/2ugy16KGI4g?si=eFHa1QdxSPOaZ3hh

Summary

In this webinar, Dr. Husain Shekhani hosts Dr.-ing Franz Schubert from PI Ceramic to explore the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from lead-based to lead-free piezoelectric materials. Learn about the current regulatory landscape, promising material alternatives, and practical applications where lead-free solutions already excel.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and welcome

01:30 About PI Ceramic and lead-free development history

04:28 RoHS regulations overview and upcoming changes

14:08 Lead-free material alternatives: KNN and BNT families

23:05 Material properties comparison with PZT

26:57 Promising applications for lead-free materials

30:14 Challenges with semi-static applications

33:30 Upscaling production of lead-free materials

40:30 Examples of resonant applications

49:52 Ecological footprint considerations

52:29 Summary and conclusion

56:40 Q&A session

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