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This study introduces a rapid 3D printing method for creating sub-megahertz piezoelectric transducers, significantly reducing prototyping time to under 26 hours. This innovation accelerates early-stage research for ultrasonic devices and therapeutic ultrasound arrays.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Acoustics Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Rapid prototyping is crucial for early-stage research in sonication technologies.
  • Conventional ultrasonic transducer fabrication involves lengthy processes exceeding several weeks.
  • There is a need for faster, cost-effective methods to develop functional ultrasonic transducers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a rapid prototyping method for sub-megahertz single-element piezoelectric transducers.
  • To significantly reduce the lead time for transducer fabrication.
  • To provide a guideline for early-phase sonication projects.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 3D-printed components for external housing.
  • Incorporated a single matching layer and either air or epoxy-composite backing.
  • Molded the matching layer onto the piezoceramic within the 3D-printed housing.
  • Fabricated 590-kHz single-element transducers with rectangular apertures.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a total packaging time of less than 26 hours.
  • Demonstrated transducers capable of moderate pressure amplitudes and temporal pulse controllability.
  • Type A (air-backing) transducer showed 3.3 kPa/Vpp sensitivity and 25.3% fractional bandwidth.
  • Type B (tungsten-composite-backing) transducer exhibited 2.1 kPa/Vpp sensitivity and 43.3% fractional bandwidth.

Conclusions:

  • The 3D printing method offers significant speed and cost advantages over conventional techniques.
  • This rapid prototyping approach is suitable for early-phase projects, including therapeutic ultrasound arrays and micro/nanomedicine devices.
  • The developed method facilitates quicker iteration and validation of new sonication ideas.