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Design of individual components

We help designing ultrasonic systems, e.g. for medical and industrial applications, starting in concept phases through modeling and simulation to the construction of prototypes and functional samples. In addition, our experience and expertise also allow us assisting in series production and in optimisation of existing ultrasonic systems. We also support your development team in analysis of specific questions.

Examples of our range of services:

  • Design of converters and sonotrodes
  • Characterisation and optimisation of existing ultrasonic systems
  • Development of electrical drives and controls
  • Analysis and optimisation of existing electrical controls
  • Optimisation of processes
  • Development and construction of prototypes and functional modules
  • Innovative actuator and sonotrode designs (e.g.
    torsional, bending and shearing systems)
  • Characterisation by measurements

Integration into overall systems

In addition to the development of individual components of ultrasonic systems such as converters and sonotrodes, we help you integrating them into overall systems and assisting your product development. This includes, for example, the coordination between electronics and ultrasonic transducers and the design of housings and handles.

Examples of our range of services:

  • Integration of ultrasonic modules into overall systems
  • Comprehensive characterisation of ultrasonic systems as a basis for the development of power electronics
  • Model-based design of bearings for ultrasound systems
  • Simulation-based integration of special functions such as fluid supply
  • Characterisation of ultrasonic systems by measurements in unloaded and in loaded states
flyer developtment at ATHENA; construction of converter parts, piezoelectric elements, electrodes, metallic parts

An ultrasonic system can only do its job with a matched control or an ultrasound generator. As a ready-made solution, ATHENA offers a universally applicable ultrasound generator to be used for directly driving a variety of ultrasonic systems. We also support in the development of application-specific control electronics

  • Advice on the selection of control concepts for ultrasonic systems
  • Evaluation of the power requirements of ultrasound systems as a basis for electronics development
  • Development of customer-specific control electronics
  • Test and analysis of existing control systems and generators
  • We offer the ATHENA Ultraschallgenerator as a universal stand-alone solution
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As of today, piezoceramics based on lead-zirconate-titanate are the standard material for ultrasonic actuators (especially type PZT 8). However, for environmental reasons, the EU regulations are constantly being reviewed. Thus it is to be expected that in the future lead-free piezoceramics will become increasingly important in medical and industrial applications.

In a current cooperation project together with the University of Paderborn, we are investigating if and to what extend alternative, lead-free materials are already suitable for small and medium-power ultrasonic actuators. Is this topic also of interest to you in terms of a sustainable development strategy? Do not hesitate to contact us!

piezoelektric elements and sheet electrodes in different sizes