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Virtual Prototyping for Analysis of Piezoelectric Transducers

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Virtual prototyping encompasses a wide array of tools in order to facilitate the computer aided design of contemporary and future engineering systems. The methodology gives an engineer or scientist a suite of tools whereby virtual experiments can be performed in software, in order to critically assess the behavior of a system or component of that system. From simple analytical models to full three-dimensional finite element analyses, the virtual experiment can facilitate rapid parameter sweeps or optimization methodologies to inform considered design. From their experience in the design and analysis of piezoelectric transducers and transducer arrays, this webinar will describe the presenters¿ application of virtual prototyping in a research laboratory setting. A number of practical examples will be described including the deployment of genetic search algorithms for multi-parameter optimization schemes in transducer design and the concept of materials design and selection for piezoelectric transducer arrays.

Presenters:

Dr. Richard O'Leary, University of Strathclyde, has more than 10 years experience in the application of advanced simulation software to the design and evaluation of ultrasonic transducers and transducer materials.

Andrew Tweedie is a doctoral candidate at the University of Strathclyde and is employed by Alba Ultrasound Ltd., a university spin-out company and supplier of transducers and transducer arrays.

Moderator: Ron Schneiderman
Author, The Mobile Technology Question & Answer Book — A Survival Guide for Business Managers and Technology Lost — Hype and Reality in the Digital Age
Contributing Editor, Electronic Design and Vision magazines
Founding Editor, Wireless Systems Design magazine

Who Should Attend:

• Research Engineers
• Research Students
• Engineering Management
• Product Designers
• Safety Engineers
• Biomedical Engineers
• Academia

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