

Our materials have set the industry standard for ultrasound imaging applications based on their high dielectric constant, ease of machining allowing fine pitch patterns and the material strength allowing the ability to produce long linear arrays. Our materials enable 2D, 3D, and 4D imaging as well as catheter based intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging. Medical professionals use ultrasound imaging to view internal organs and fetuses during pregnancy. We provide both monolithic and composite piezoelectric elements used in medical ultrasound applications.

Returning echoes are received by the same. Medical ultrasound imaging is becoming increasingly widespread because it is relatively inexpensive. Medical ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to look at organs and structures inside the body. A pulser energizes piezoelectric crystals within the transducer, emitting pulses of ultrasound into the body. Authors: Katie Smyth, Charles Sodini, Sang-Gook Kim. Piezoelectric elements form an essential component in medical diagnostics.
