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Live Web-Conference 3QFY2018 Results – Log-In Information
Join our live web-conference with Greatcell’s Managing Director, Richard Caldwell, commenting and answering your questions about the last Quarter (3QFY2018) Results. The conference will take place on Wednesday, 9th May at 5.30pm (Sydney Time)/ 9.30am (Central European Time e.g. Frankfurt, Zurich etc.). To join, simply register via this link: https://reuter.clickmeeting.com/gc-quarter3 . ...
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Live Web-Conference 4QFY2018 Results – Log-In Information
Join our live web-conference with Greatcell’s Managing Director, Richard Caldwell, commenting and answering your questions about the last Quarter (Q4 FY2018) Results. The conference will take place on Wednesday, 8th August at 5 pm (Sydney Time)/ 9 am (Central European Time e.g. Frankfurt, Zurich etc.). To join, simply register via this link: https://reuter.clickmeeting.com/gc-q4. If you ...
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Why carry out Sound insulation testing in buildings?
Building Regulations require that builders demonstrate the sound insulation performance of separating walls/floors in new-build dwellings or rooms for residential purposes (as well as those newly formed by a material change of use) where they are attached to another dwelling/building or part of the same building not exclusively used by the same occupants. The regulations set minimum performance ...
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Make sure your products sound right!
Products that sound wrong can annoy your customers or could indicate a product defect. Detecting such irregularities before shipping is important, because customers judge the product quality based on these sounds. NTi Audio provides solutions to check the sound quality of your products fast and reliably in an end-of-line test. The best solution uses the FX100 Audio Analyzer in combination with ...
By NTi Audio AG
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Eckel Outfits New Faurecia Headquarters with “Sound” Test Environment
Cambridge, MA—In the heart of the U.S. automotive industry—about 30 miles north of Detroit in Auburn Hills, Michigan—Faurecia, a global automotive supplier, opened its new North American headquarters in mid-July. The 278,000 square-foot facility encompasses a high-tech research and design center featuring an anechoic test chamber designed and installed by Eckel Industries of ...
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ASTM C902 - 11 standard specification for pedestrian and light traffic paving brick
This specification covers brick intended for use as paving material subjected to pedestrian and light vehicular traffic. The units are designed for use in pedestrian applications and vehicular areas that are subjected to low volumes of vehicular traffic, such as residential driveways and streets and commercial driveways (passenger ...
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What is Type or Pattern Approval for Sound Level Meters?
Type Approval, or Pattern Approval, is a method where a recognised test laboratory, such as the PTB in Germany or LNE in France in the case of sound level meters, tests an instrument against a set of recognised and published standards to ensure that it meets the performance claims of the manufacturer. The laboratory will test a number of samples of the product to check that they all meet the ...
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ASTM D3744 / D3744M - 11a Standard Test Method for Aggregate Durability Index
This test method assigns an empirical value to the relative amount, fineness, and character of clay-like material that may be generated in an aggregate when subjected to mechanical degradation. The procedure has been used in limited geographical areas of the United States and the results have been correlated with aggregate performance in various ...
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Silencing nuisance noise with an acoustic cloak
Noise pollution is a key issue facing policy makers in urban areas. In a recent development that might help town planners, researchers have proposed a design for a new sound-proofing device, an acoustic 'cloak', that could be 100 per cent effective. This suggests that, one day, buildings could be adapted to fully protect their inhabitants from external noise. An acoustic cloak is capable of ...
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Vaisala's reference radiosonde for climate change measurement entered a prototype phase
(Atlanta, GA, USA, January 18, 2010) As a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement and a pioneer in its field, Vaisala is committed to research on climate change by providing the best possible measurement tools and leading competence.In response to demand from the international scientific community, Vaisala is developing a reference radiosonde, an important instrument to measure ...
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Cost-Efficient Electro-acoustic Quality Control
It is common to find electro-acoustic components, such as speakers, buzzers and microphones, in a variety of products like washing machines, freezers, vacuum cleaners and cars. On the production line, these components should be tested as part of the Quality Control process. NTi Audio provides the XL2 Audio and Acoustic Analyzer as a top-class entry-level QC test solution that produces reliable ...
By NTi Audio AG
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‘Tis the Season to be Noisy – How Loud is Christmas?
Christmas is traditionally hard on the pocket, but it turns out it some of the most beloved sounds of Christmas can be just as hard on the ears as well. Here at Cirrus, we’re fully immersing ourselves in the Christmas spirit; we’ve got the decorations up and we’re well into our #CirrusAdvent event, where one of our great customers stands a chance of receiving a gift every ...
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ASTM E1374 - 06(2011) Standard Guide for Open Office Acoustics and Applicable ASTM Standards
This guide is intended for the use of architects, engineers, office managers, and others interested in designing, specifying, or operating open offices. It is not intended to be applied to other than office environments, for example, open plan schools. While this guide attempts to clarify the many interacting variables that influence office ...
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New Zealand’s Upside-Down Robots To Improve Global Aviation Safety
From the small country that ‘punches above its weight’ in regard to innovation and technology, a New Zealand company has created robots designed to ultimately improve the safety of the world’s multi-billion dollar aviation market. Considered a ‘disruptor’ in the industry, Invert Robotics’ technology is enabling significant change in in the aircraft Maintenance ...
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Sound noise testing solutions for ensuring Noise at Work compliance
When it comes to ensuring compliance with the Noise at Work Regulations (2005) in an industrial setting such as a factory, workshop, warehouse or a construction site, one thing is for sure: you need outstanding noise testing and noise monitoring technology to obtain the best results. The Noise at Work Regulations (2005) is made up of different action levels and responsibilities placed on the ...
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ASTM E1414 / E1414M - 11a standard test method for airborne sound attenuation between rooms sharing a common ceiling plenum
Modern offices and other multipurpose buildings commonly have suspended acoustical ceilings installed over room dividing partitions. The test facility prescribed in this test method is useful for providing ceiling attenuation data on the relevant ceiling/partition elements and ...
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Introducing 2 new entry level sound level meters from the Pulsar Nova Range
Pulsar Nova sound level meters are easy to use, compliant and versatile Pulsar Instruments plc are pleased to introduce the first two models from their latest range of sound level meters: the Pulsar Nova™. The Nova sound level meters will be launched officially tomorrow at the Safety & Health Expo Show at the NEC. The Pulsar Nova range has been designed for health & safety ...
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ASTM F1334 - 11 standard test method for determining a-weighted sound power level of vacuum cleaners
The test results enable the comparison of A-weighted sound emission from vacuum cleaners when tested under the condition of this test method. 1. Scope 1.1 This test method calculates the overall A-weighted sound power level emitted by small portable upright, canister, combination vacuum cleaners, and central vacuum cleaner motorized nozzles ...
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EMLab P&K offers real-time PCR tests for pathogen detection
EMLab P&K announces the launch of new analytical services to detect pathogens in food and environmental samples using real-time PCR technology. By using emerging PCR testing techniques, EMLab P&K can now perform rapid analysis of pathogens such as E. coli 0157:H7 and Enterococci. The highly sensitive and specific PCR tests can rapidly detect pathogenic contamination and results can be ...
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Domino`s partners with the national fire protection association to deliver fire safety message
Nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or with smoke alarms that do not function properly. With that in mind, Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced its fall fire safety campaign to encourage customers to focus on home smoke alarms for safety. Fire Prevention Week is October 3 through October 9, and ...
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