Bruel and Kjaer have released a new surface mount microphone (Type 4948) that is only 2.5mm in height. The microphone supports the TEDS identification system.
Read more on the Bruel and Kjaer web site.
Flower (acoustic) power
A Japanese company called Let’s Corporation has released a product that consists of a vibration shaker attached to a plastic tube that can vibrate a bunch of flowers. The vibrating flowers emit sound.
See the Let’s Corporation web site for more details.
ANSYS v8.1 available
ANSYS finite element analysis software version 8.1 is now available. Read the ANSYS web site for the new improvements in this latest version.
Microstrain release new wireless sensors
Microstrain have released a set of wireless sensors such as tri-axial accelerometers, inclinometers, strain gauges, and thermocouples. The wireless devices have a range of about 30m.
Active damping for vehicle suspension
ZF Sachs are selling Continuously Damping Control (CDC) shock absorbers that uses an electronic variable valve to control oil flow. The units were availabe in 2001 on the BMW 7 series as an option, and is now available on the VW Phaeton, and the Opel Astra.
Active 2004 papers now due
The Active 2004 conference, which will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA September 2004, has a fast approaching deadline (2 July 2004) for the submission of the conference papers.
For more information see the Active 2004 web site.
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Walmart sell Active Noise Control headphones
Walmart are now selling a range of headphones that use active noise control technology.
See the Walmart web site.
Gillette releases vibrating razor blade
Gillette have released a new razor blade that has a tiny rotating eccentric mass to create a vibrating razor head. The vibrating head is meant to loosen hair folicles so that the razor blade will give a closer shave than a non-vibrating razor head.
See the Gillette web site for more information.
Mattel has signed a deal with NXT
The toy company Mattel has signed a deal with NXT to investigate the use their loudspeaker technologies in their toys. NXT make Distributed Mode loudspeakers, which uses a vibrating plate to generate sound.
Read more on the NXT web site.