Noise pollution

Brigade Electronics Addresses Noise Issues in the Construction Industry and Protecting Against Worker Hearing Loss

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Articles, Sound, Occupational safety and health, Health, Audiology, Industrial hygiene, Occupational noise, Noise pollution, NOiSE, Hearing loss, Health effects from noise, Pollution

PORTLAND, Indiana, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing loss is a major health issue for construction industry workers.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Indiana, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing loss is a major health issue for construction industry workers.
  • Studies show that occupational noise exposure causes between 7 and 21% of hearing loss among workers across all industries, with those in the construction and agricultural industries among the most vulnerable.
  • Corey Heniser, a vehicle safety expert at Brigade Electronics INC, discusses how the construction industry can help limit noise pollution on worksites.
  • Noise is inevitable in the construction industry; anyone working in this sector knows that 'a quiet life' is never going to be part of their job description.

Brigade Electronics Addresses Noise Issues in the Construction Industry and Protecting Against Worker Hearing Loss

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Articles, Sound, Occupational safety and health, Health, Audiology, Industrial hygiene, Occupational noise, Noise pollution, NOiSE, Hearing loss, Health effects from noise, Pollution

PORTLAND, Indiana, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing loss is a major health issue for construction industry workers.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Indiana, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing loss is a major health issue for construction industry workers.
  • Studies show that occupational noise exposure causes between 7 and 21% of hearing loss among workers across all industries, with those in the construction and agricultural industries among the most vulnerable.
  • Corey Heniser, a vehicle safety expert at Brigade Electronics INC, discusses how the construction industry can help limit noise pollution on worksites.
  • Noise is inevitable in the construction industry; anyone working in this sector knows that 'a quiet life' is never going to be part of their job description.

The Stephens Group Acquires Kinetics Noise Control

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Engineering, Urban planning, Professional services, Manufacturing, Building Systems, Other Professional Services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Noise reduction, Articles, Noise pollution, Environmental engineering, Mechanics, Contents, Kinetics, NOiSE, Stephens Inc., Acoustics, NCR Self-Service, Chemical kinetics

The Stephens Group, LLC (The Stephens Group) announced today that it finalized its acquisition of Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. (Kinetics or the Company), and in conjunction with the transaction, formed a new company, Catalyst Acoustics Group (Catalyst Acoustics), which will serve as a platform for an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration and noise control companies that together offer the broadest portfolio of noise control solutions in the market.

Key Points: 
  • The Stephens Group, LLC (The Stephens Group) announced today that it finalized its acquisition of Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. (Kinetics or the Company), and in conjunction with the transaction, formed a new company, Catalyst Acoustics Group (Catalyst Acoustics), which will serve as a platform for an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration and noise control companies that together offer the broadest portfolio of noise control solutions in the market.
  • Catalyst Acoustics will house The Stephens Groups growing family of noise control solutions providers, which in addition to Kinetics includes Sound Seal, IAC Acoustics, Noise Barriers and Lamvin.
  • At its core, Kinetics products control noise, limit vibration, improve sound, and protect buildings from seismic events.
  • We are thrilled to add Kinetics to our family of companies, said Clay Hunter, Managing Director at The Stephens Group.

Panasonic Announces True Wireless Headphones With Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation And Superior Connectivity

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Sound, Noise reduction, Audio engineering, Electrical engineering, Active noise control, Soundproofing, Noise pollution, Headphones, Wireless, NOiSE, Image noise, Noise-cancelling headphones

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Panasonic announces two new true wireless headphones, the RZ-S500W and RZ-S300W, with industry-leading*1 noise cancelling performance, compact design and stable connectivity, which ensures uninterrupted sound and excellent phone voice quality for seamless and clear phone conversations.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Panasonic announces two new true wireless headphones, the RZ-S500W and RZ-S300W, with industry-leading*1 noise cancelling performance, compact design and stable connectivity, which ensures uninterrupted sound and excellent phone voice quality for seamless and clear phone conversations.
  • Dual Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Technology achieved through the combination of FeedForward Noise Cancelling (FF-NC), Feedback Noise Cancelling (FB-NC) and an Analog/Digital Processing hybrid results in industry-leading noise cancellation performance never before experienced in the true wireless category.
  • All four of these technologies work together to minimize noise generated both inside and outside the ear cups for effective noise cancelling in any environment.
  • The microphone, combined with a unique labyrinth structure, suppresses wind noise and other interference, further improving noise cancellation performance and call quality.

Global Active Noise and Vibration Control System Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts 2019-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Professional services, Consulting, Construction, Noise pollution, Earthquake engineering, Articles, Building, Vibration control, NOiSE, Vibration

The " Active Noise and Vibration Control (ANVC) System - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts " report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The " Active Noise and Vibration Control (ANVC) System - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts " report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Active Noise and Vibration Control (ANVC) System market worldwide is projected to grow by US$916.1 Million, driven by a compounded growth of 4.9%.
  • Hardware, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential to grow at over 4.5%.
  • Poised to reach over US$2.1 Billion by the year 2025, Hardware will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth.

Acoustic Simulation Advances Help Manufacturers Innovate to Cut Transport Noise

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Articles, Noise reduction, Noise pollution, Mechanics, Contents, Acoustics, Actran, Product lifecycle management, Simulation software, NOiSE, Soundproofing, Engine

The more accurate simulation enables engineers to understand how design changes such as shortening the nacelle affect noise emissions so they can optimise the placement of acoustic treatments.

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  • The more accurate simulation enables engineers to understand how design changes such as shortening the nacelle affect noise emissions so they can optimise the placement of acoustic treatments.
  • Recently developed and validated against measurements together with Safran Helicopters Engines , the model enables manufacturers to predict the combustion noise emitted in engines.
  • The forthcoming ISO 360-1 standard reflects growing pressure to reduce automotive pass-by noise, with tyre noise expected to contribute 60% by 2024.
  • "Actran 2020 integrates cutting edge acoustic research and technologies to address today's transport noise challenges," said Yves Detandt, Technical Director at FFT.

DirectShear Sensors: The Latest Tool in the Quest for Greener Aircraft

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
Noise pollution, Aircraft noise, Aircraft noise pollution, Shear stress, Shear, Physical sciences, Noise regulation, Articles, Nature

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --IC2's DirectShear Sensors offer a breakthrough new tool for engineers and scientists to design cleaner, quieter aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --IC2's DirectShear Sensors offer a breakthrough new tool for engineers and scientists to design cleaner, quieter aircraft.
  • Every single day, the global commercial aircraft industry consumes 250 million gallons of fuel.
  • Airframe noise is a major component of overall aircraft noise, and its reduction is a realizable benefit of better wall shear stress measurements.
  • Prior to the release of IC2's DirectShear sensors, wall shear stress was traditionally difficult to measure.

Maryland Small Business Zeteo Tech, Inc. Develops Hearing Protection for Military Working Dogs with Army funding

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Articles, Audiology, Noise pollution, Occupational safety and health, Dogs, Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, Dogs in warfare, United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Hearing loss, Noise regulation, United States Army

W81XWH-19-C-0046 as part of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program managed by the Army Research Office.

Key Points: 
  • W81XWH-19-C-0046 as part of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program managed by the Army Research Office.
  • Army Research Office is an element of U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Army Research Office.
  • High noise levels during training, transport, and operations can cause temporary and permanent hearing loss in working dogs.
  • The CAPS has been tested extensively with military working dogs and Federal law enforcement working dogs.

TruHorizon Announces Expansion of Its Technical Service Offerings

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Friday, November 15, 2019
Articles, Noise pollution, Noise reduction, Acoustics, Building technology, Environmental engineering, Noise control, Acoustical Society of America, NOiSE, Engineering

DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- TruHorizon Environmental Solutions ("TruHorizon" or the "Company")today announced that Bryce Docker has joined its technical services sales team.

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  • DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- TruHorizon Environmental Solutions ("TruHorizon" or the "Company")today announced that Bryce Docker has joined its technical services sales team.
  • Bryce Docker has 20 years of experience in environmental engineering and consulting with an emphasis on acoustics and vibration.Bryce's previous experience comes from such notable companies as Bell Helicopter and Brel & Kjr,where he has worked with other engineers to develop innovative noise reduction technologies.
  • Bryce is a graduate of Penn State with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Engineering in Acoustics.He is a member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering and the Acoustical Society of America.
  • TruHorizon is a full-service environmental solutions company, headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with operations strategically located in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Texas.TruHorizon supports the North American energy, construction and industrial markets with turnkey solutions for noise and vibration control, air quality monitoring, stormwater management and inspections, and compliance management.

Sound Seal Acquires Lamvin, Inc.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Other Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Textiles, Construction & Property, Engineering, Manufacturing, Building Systems, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Acoustics, Noise reduction, Environmental engineering, Noise pollution, Building technology, Noise control, Noise barrier, Anechoic chamber, Sound, Noise in music

Sound Seal Holdings, Inc. (Sound Seal), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC and leading manufacturer of noise control products, announced today that it has acquired California-based Lamvin, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • Sound Seal Holdings, Inc. (Sound Seal), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC and leading manufacturer of noise control products, announced today that it has acquired California-based Lamvin, Inc.
  • This acquisition just made sense, said Joe Lupone, CEO of Sound Seal.
  • We are very excited to join the Sound Seal family of companies, said Robin Gray.
  • Through IAC and Noise Barriers, Sound Seal offers a complete line of acoustical metal including HVAC silencers & louvers, enclosures, anechoic chambers, audiology booths and highly engineered sound control doors and windows.