MEMS Ultrasound, Rapid Prototyping, Simulation Workflows, and Acoustic Design (with Martin Angerer)

Описание: In this episode of State of Simulation, we talk with Martin Angerer, Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of British Columbia, who specializes in MEMS ultrasound technology. Martin explains how ultrasound transducers work, how MEMS-based devices differ from traditional piezoelectric ones, and what advantages polymer-based fabrication brings to rapid prototyping.

We discuss the simulation process behind developing these devices—from analytical modeling to large-scale finite element analysis—and how engineers balance accuracy, speed, and practicality in design. Martin also shares his perspective on current limitations, scalability challenges, and where he sees opportunities for improvement in simulation and manufacturing.

This episode offers a clear look into how modeling and simulation shape the development of next-generation ultrasound technologies.

Links and resources
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0:00 Introduction
1:08 What is an ultrasound transducer
1:37 What do they do in practice
2:30 Where are they used
3:54 Micromachine transducers
6:15 What makes polymer-based MUTs special
8:00 The development process of a sensor
9:37 Design exploration
12:26 State of simulation in the field
14:30 Magic wand to improve one area
16:11 Emerging technologies in the field
18:03 Opportunities of AI/ML
19:36 Particular interest of Martin
21:31 Outro