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Harmonizing Sound and Style in Open-Plan Offices
Open-plan offices offer a collaborative workspace environment. However, they also allow for frequent noise distractions from neighboring colleagues. To improve the acoustical conditions of an open-plan workspace, Swiss consultancy Zeugin Bauberatungen turned to modeling and simulation. Read More
Designing a Silicon Photonic MEMS Phase Shifter with Simulation
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne are using simulation to optimize the optical and electromechanical performance of a silicon photonic MEMS phase shifter, thereby boosting the speed, capacity, and reliability of optical fiber networks. Read More
The Sight of Sound: Revealing the Effects of Enclosure Design on Loudspeaker Performance
L-Acoustics uses acoustics simulation to optimize their bass reflex speakers for sound systems in arenas and concert halls. To accelerate the evolution of their designs, they use apps to analyze how design parameters affect acoustic output and quality. Read More
Designing Smart Solutions for Gas Flow Devices with Multiphysics Simulation
As India moves toward a reduced dependence on fossil fuels, researchers at Raychem RPG used multiphysics simulation to optimize various designs for domestic gas meters in urban homes throughout the country. Read More
Developing Ultrathin Dolby Atmos® Enabled Speaker Technology for Home Entertainment Systems
3D surround sound technology creates a premium and fully immersive audio experience for consumers. Dolby Laboratories has been developing innovative 3D surround sound technology for TVs, including Dolby Atmos® enabled speakers, with the help of acoustics simulation. Read More
Investigating Vibroacoustic Properties in Moth Wings for Acoustic Camouflage
Researchers at the University of Bristol modeled the acoustic camouflaging properties of moth wing scales to gain a better understand of the vibroacoustic phenomena at play. Their research could help develop acoustic camouflage techniques for use in other areas. Read More
Designing a Lightweight Hyperloop Pod with Composite Materials
The EPFLoop team competed at the 2019 SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition with a Hyperloop pod that was half the weight and twice the speed of their 2018 design with the help of composite materials modeling. Read More
Improving Overhead Equipment Devices for a New Era of Railway Transportation
Using structural modeling and optimization, Raychem RPG designed an autotensioning device and modular cantilever for catenary and contact lines used in overhead equipment (OHE) devices. The devices will be used to help revitalize the Indian railway network. Read More
Making Predictions in Additive Manufacturing with Simulation Apps
Engineers at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) can predict the performance of laser powder bed fusion, an additive manufacturing process for an injector used in hybrid rocket engines, by building and distributing a simulation app. Read More
Designing the Gold Standard of Immersive Audio for Virtual Reality Gaming
Tectonic Audio Labs used electromagnetics, mechanical, and acoustics simulation to develop a state-of-the-art balanced mode radiator (BMR) speaker for use in a virtual reality (VR) headset for Valve Corporation. Read More