Noliac applications

Active vibration damping

Piezoelectric actuators are used for active vibration damping in mechanical structures where vibrations are undesirable. Vibration damping can be designed to reduce noise, fuel consumption and energy...

Fishfinders

Piezos are used in fishfinders, which are sonars directed towards the bottom of a lake or the sea. The fishfinder can display a signal when there is an object (fish, wreck, vegetation, sudden change...

Flow meters

Piezos are used in ultrasonic flow meters to measure the flow of a fluid. The flow meter can measure the flow velocity, volume or mass flow of pure water, wash water, sewage, process liquids, oils,...

High frequency nanopositioning

Piezoelectric actuators are used for high frequency nanopositioning, where a small displacement amplitude with a fast response is required. This is the case for example for metrology applications or...

Interferometers

Piezos are used in interferometry, which is the technique of diagnosing the properties of two or more lasers or waves by studying the pattern of interference created by their superposition. The...

Long range micropositioning

Piezos are used for long range micropositioning. Long range micropositioning is cost effective and can be used for both R&D and industrial purposes. Long range micropositioners are capable of both...

Low frequency nanopositioning

Piezos are used for low frequency nanopositioning, where a very smooth and frictionless motion and a high level of accuracy are required. Here, a flexure-guided table is indicated, where the flexure...

Micro-thrusters for satellites

Piezos are used in micro-thrusters for satellites, where the micro-thrusters are used to position and stabilize the satellite. Naturally, there is a very strong focus on reliability and functionality...

Sonars for underwater communication

Piezos are used in sonars for underwater communication, where you benefit from the acoustic waves radiating from the sonar. Acoustic waves are the best solution for underwater communication as a means...

Structural health monitoring

Piezos are used in structural health monitoring (SHM), where the integrity of mechanical structures is checked while in use. This is highly relevant where safety is an important issue e.g. transport...

Tunable lasers

Piezos are used in tunable lasers, where the output wavelength can be tuned. Tunable lasers rely on the performance of a micropositioning or nanopositioning actuator to position with extreme precision...

Ultrasonic cleaning

Piezos are used in ultrasonic cleaning devices, which use ultrasound and a suitable cleaning solvent to clean objects. Ultrasonic cleaning is a fast and effective cleaning method that can clean all...

Ultrasonic dental scalers

Piezoelectric transducers are used in ultrasonic dental scalers for ultrasonic removal of plaque and calculus, which is a more efficient method than traditional scalers.

Ultrasonic level measurement

Piezos are used in devices for ultrasonic level measurement, typically in processes utilizing liquids or powders. One of the major advantages of ultrasonic level measurement is the fact that there is...

Ultrasonic level meters

Piezos are used in devices for ultrasonic level meters, typically in processes utilizing liquids or powders. One of the major advantages of ultrasonic level meters is the fact that there is no contact...

Ultrasonic non-destructive testing

Piezos are used in a broad variety of applications for non-destructive testing e.g. cement bond evaluation, casing thickness gauging and flaw detection in pipes and welded joints. Where other testing...

Ultrasonic surgery instruments

Piezoelectric transducers are used in ultrasonic surgery instruments, which offer numerous advantages over traditional techniques. Increased safety, visibility, precision, faster healing and more...

Ultrasonic welding

Piezos are used for ultrasonic welding with high-frequency ultrasonic acoustic vibrations. The vibrations are applied to two parts by a vibrating tool. The actual welding is a result of the heat and...

Ultrasound scanners

Piezos are used in ultrasound scanners for medical imaging, for example for pregnancy monitoring. With the ultrasound scanner, the sonographer operating the scanner can view an image of the fetus...

Underwater imaging

Piezos are used in transducers for underwater imaging systems. Their purpose is to measure and describe targets in the water and on the bottom. They are used also for identification of the features on...