NXT, a company that holds several patents for flat panel speakers, has helped NEC design a computer monitor for desktop PCs that acts as a loudspeaker.
Read more on the NXT web site.
Mide supply ACX’s Quickpack actuators
Mide are the suppliers of ACX’s Quickpack piezo-electric actuators.
Read more on the Mide web site.
Keynote address at SAE conference by Harley Davidson
Deane B. Jaeger from Harley-Davidson will be giving a keynote address on 7th May 2003, at the SAE Noise and Vibration Conference May 5-8, 2003 in Traverse City, Michigan, USA. This year marks the 100 year anniversary for Harley-Davidson and the sound of their motorcycles remains relatively unchanged.
Read more on the SAE web site.
VXI Technology to acquire Agilents mechanical data acquisition division
VXI Technology, Irvine CA, will acquire Agilent’s mechanical data acquisition products. Agilent will sell its assets, products, technology and employees associated with its VXI-based mechanical data acquisition products includes measurement and analysis products for use in shock, vibration and acoustical analysis applications.
Read more on the Agilent web site.
Passive vibration isolation book released
A new book by Eugene Rivin, published by ASME, titled “Passive Vibration Isolation”, covers the necessary techniques to successfully design vibration isolation systems.
Read more on the ASME web site.
Fluent sotware adds noise prediction capabilities
Fluent software version 6.1, now has the capabilities to make noise predictions.
Read more on the Fluent web site.
Asia Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC)
The 10th Asia Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC) will be at the Royal Pines Resort in the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, between 12-14 November 2003.
Read more on the APVC web site.
New machinery diagnostics book
A new book called, “Fundamentals of Rotating Machinery Diagnostics” has been released by ASME, written by Donald Bently, Charles Hatch and edited by Bob Grissom. The book covers the basics and some advanced topics of using measured vibration to diagnose machinery faults. Several details case studies are included.
Read the review on the ASME web site.
OC Automotive displays speaker panel at SAE 2003 World Congress
Owens Corning Automotive, Novi Michigan USA, has developed a composite speaker panel that uses Distributed Mode Loudspeakers. The technology has been available from NXT since the 90’s, and produce both mid- and high frequency sound and that is non-directional.
Read more on the Owens Corning Composites web site, under the Automotive section.