ACX and O'Brien International Introduce World's First Electronic Waterski: Champion Skier Promptly Wins World Cup Tour.CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998--Active Control eXperts, Inc., (ACX ACX Available Chemicals Exchange ACX Advanced Combat Experimental ACX Asynchronous Cross Connect ) announces the application of its revolutionary piezoelectric The property of certain crystals that causes them to produce voltage when a mechanical pressure is applied to them such as sound vibrations. This technique is used to build crystal microphones, phonograph cartridges and strain gauges, all of which turn mechanical movement into voltage. vibration control technology to waterskis. By reducing vibration, the piezo "Piezo", derived from the Greek piezein, which means to squeeze or press, is a prefix used in:
n. 1. One that deadens, restrains, or depresses: Rain put a damper on our picnic plans. 2. An adjustable plate, as in the flue of a furnace or stove, for controlling the draft. allows a significantly smoother and faster ride for the slalom waterskier. Developed in conjunction with O'Brien International, ACX's Piezo Control(tm) technology is available immediately on O'Brien's "Mapple Siege" and "Vision GT" graphite waterskis, which have a suggested retail price of $589 and $539, respectively, without bindings. Champion skier Andy Mapple won the 1998 World Cup tour last month using the Mapple Siege. Commenting on the recent introduction, ACX's President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Kenneth B. Lazarus, Ph.D., said, "With the great acceptance of our products in the alpine ski Alpine Ski is an Alpine skiing arcade game, released by Taito in 1981. Description The player controls a skier, who can move left, right, or increase forward speed. , snowboard, mountain bike, and baseball bat markets, piezo control technology is helping redefine the high end of sports equipment, where performance and feel are most important. We are confident that we'll bring the same stunning success to O'Brien's waterski products." Based on detailed laboratory testing, ACX determined the frequencies of the major vibration modes in the waterski and focused vibration reduction efforts on those which are largest and most noticeable to skiers. Subsequent on-water testing by world-champion slalom skier Andy Mapple helped to refine the design. The ACX device allows waterskiers to achieve a significantly smoother and faster ride by maintaining edge contact with the water. Said Mapple, "The piezo damper makes your ski more predictable and reduces chatter for a more consistent turn and increased control off the second wake. This is a true technological breakthrough in waterski technology." "If this product can make a world champion even better, just think about what it can do for the weekend enthusiast," said Bogue. "The beauty of the technology is that it allows us to nail specific modes electronically, with no batteries required. And the faster you go, the better it works. Where performance is king, O'Brien's new piezo skis can make all the difference." Active Control eXperts, Inc., is a leading supplier of smart material and active control components and systems, including piezoelectric actuators, sensors, vibration suppression, and motion control systems. For additional information, contact Adam Bogue, Vice President of Marketing, at 617-577-0700. http://www.acx.com. O'Brien International, a member of the EOS Eos (ē`ŏs), in Greek religion and mythology, goddess of dawn; daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia. Every morning she arose early and preceded her brother Helios into the heavens. Group, is the world's largest manufacturer of waterskis, kneeboards, wakeboards and related watersports equipment. For additional information, contact Jennifer Curd curd the proteinaceous part of milk precipitated by rennin. Usually contains some fat when whole milk is used. , Product Manager, at 425-202-2123. http://www.obrien.com. |
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