All items tagged with Menlo Scientific (168)

Niron Magnetics: Green High-Performance Magnets Get More Green From Samsung

February 22, 2024 by Mike Klasco and Salvador Magdaleno-Adame

Niron Magnetics: Green High-Performance Magnets Get More Green From Samsung

Back in 2020, Barry Vogel, the director of the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association called me excitedly about Niron Magnetics and about a new magnet material developed from research at the University of Minnesota. Iron Nitride (FeN) was perhaps the biggest news in magnets in 40 years. Composed of common elements — Iron and Nitrogen - the potential of permanent magnets from Niron could be a breakthrough and a game-changer for the audio industry.

Just One More Thing. Don't Miss Voice Coil December 2023

November 29, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Just One More Thing. Don't Miss Voice Coil December 2023

This is the last issue of Voice Coil for 2023, which includes a combination of valuable industry resources and expert knowledge for loudspeaker engineers. Mike Klasco and Nora Wong (Menlo Scientific) have compiled an updated directory of Engineering Simulation Software and Test & Measurement Hardware Vendors. And in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the latest PTT8.0X04-NAB-02 8" aluminum cone woofer from Purifi Audio.

Voice Coil November 2023. It's All About the Bass!

October 30, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil November 2023. It's All About the Bass!

From midbass to bass, Voice Coil November 2023 provides the lowdown on some of the loudspeaker industry's most interesting developments. James Croft explores a recently granted "Venturi expander" patent. Mike Klasco explores speaker design and signal processing techniques to achieve more bass, and Vance Dickason characterizes the Wavecor WF152BD09-04 6" midbass driver, and the UF295FAS Ultra Flat Series 10" thin-profile dipole woofer from Neotera.

Electrostatic Loudspeakers and Two Cutting-Edge High-End Tweeters in Voice Coil June 2023

May 31, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Electrostatic Loudspeakers and Two Cutting-Edge High-End Tweeters in Voice Coil June 2023

Voice Coil June 2023 features an extensive patent review in James Croft's Acoustic Patents column. The topic is a 2014 patent awarded to Nokia, offering an opportunity to revisit the history of electrostatic loudspeakers, with insights from Tim Mellow, one of the two listed inventors. In Test Bench, Vance Dickason focuses on the D8404-552000 Ellipticor cloth diaphragm dome midrange from Scan-Speak, and characterizes the SB Acoustics TW29BNWG beryllium dome and waveguide from the brand's prestigious Satori line.

APDA-ALTI Education Symposium 2023. Three Days of Audio Product Knowledge

May 1, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

APDA-ALTI Education Symposium 2023. Three Days of Audio Product Knowledge

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) in association with the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association, promotes a three day education symposium during the ALTI Expo & Conference 2023, June 11 - 13, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the entrance to Universal, Orlando. Three days to improve your knowledge and skills in the development of audio products, from concept to delivery.

Audio and Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association Promotes Hospitality Suite at CES 2023

September 5, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio and Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association Promotes Hospitality Suite at CES 2023

Members of the Audio and Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association will be able to benefit from a new hospitality suite during CES 2023, January 4-8, in Las Vegas, NV. Companies who are not yet an ALTI member may apply now and will be able to setup a table to promote their business and services, organize meetings, relax and reorganize between meetings, and network with other key audio companies during the show.

Speakers and Transducers - Haptic Devices for Augmentation, Entertainment, and Wellness

August 18, 2022 by Mike Klasco

Speakers and Transducers - Haptic Devices for Augmentation, Entertainment, and Wellness

Expanding on previous articles about bass shakers and motion platforms, this article from Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific) looks at exciting evolutions in haptic transducers and actuators that are being used in a growing number of applications - all of which depend upon audio sources for input. The ability to interact with the world through vibration and touch is central to all of our lives, and now increasingly so. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2022.

Supply Chain and Sourcing Outside of China - Manufacturing in The Philippines

June 23, 2022 by Audio Engineering_Society

Supply Chain and Sourcing Outside of China - Manufacturing in The Philippines

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) is promoter another supply chain and sourcing session to discuss manufacturing alternatives outside of China. This new online session is focused on one of the biggest audio manufacturing secrets in Asia - and for decades, the secret recipe for many of the leading brands from Japan, the US and Europe - the Philippines.

What's Happening in China? AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

December 3, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

What's Happening in China? AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

December 8, the AES Audio Product Education Institute presents an interesting talk in its Supply Chain and Sourcing education pillar addressing Quality Assurance and Procurement in Asia. This online session explores how to deal with remote production and quality control, given the traveling restrictions. David Lindberg and Mike Klasco invited Brad Poling and Steve Howell to share their experiences working with audio manufacturers to ensure product quality, factory relationships, and reduce returns.

AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

November 18, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

December 8, the AES Audio Product Education Institute presents an interesting talk in its Supply Chain and Sourcing education pillar addressing Quality Assurance and Procurement in Asia. This online session explores how to deal with remote production and quality control, given the traveling restrictions. David Lindberg and Mike Klasco invited Brad Poling and Steve Howell to share their experiences working with audio manufacturers to ensure product quality, factory relationships, and reduce returns.

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