Dr. Chad Walber named International Representative of Acoustical Society of America Standards Committee

November 26, 2014 - Depew, NY-- PCB Piezotronics Inc., a manufacturer of acoustic, vibration, pressure, force, load, and torque sensors, announces the appointment of Dr. Chad Walber as the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) Co-TAs representative to the International Standards committee (IEC TC 29).  Dr. Walber was voted into this position by a panel of his peers who are distinguished members in the acoustics field. Membership includes sensor manufacturers, consultants and end users.

The ASA establishes the criteria for acoustics compliancy of test and measurement microphones and sound level meter systems. They also define test and measurement procedures for mechanical vibration, shock, bioacoustics, environmental noise, and hearing conservation. The committee issues bi-monthly communications to the acoustics community and meets annually to develop new standards and revise existing standards.

Dr. Walber earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Acoustics and Vibration from the Michigan Technological University. In addition to his academic credentials, he has approximately 10 years of hands-on working experience with sound and vibration sensors. He also serves as the Co-chair of the ASA Standards Committee S1/WG1 (Microphones) and is a voting member of the IEC/TC29 Electroacoustics (Microphones) Standards Committee.

About PCB Piezotronics
PCB Piezotronics designs, manufactures, and is a global supplier of microphones, accelerometers, and force, torque, load, strain, and pressure sensors, and is the pioneer of ICP® technology. This instrumentation is used for test, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in applications for automotive, aerospace, industrial, energy, R&D, military, educational, commercial, and OEMs. Our Platinum Products are covered by a life-time warranty and are ready for immediate shipment. With a customer support team of more than 30 Customer Service Representatives and Application Engineers, PCB® proudly stands behind their products with services that include a 24-hour technical support, a global distribution network, a best in class warranty and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction.  Visit us at www.pcb.com.

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