All items tagged with Coatings (11)

Triple Test Bench and the Latest Speaker Patents in Voice Coil July 2023

June 28, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Triple Test Bench and the Latest Speaker Patents in Voice Coil July 2023

Another issue of the indispensable Periodical for the Loudspeaker Industry, Voice Coil July 2023 offers the first part of a loudspeaker design tutorial by Peter Larsen. James Croft reviews two patents from Resonado. And serving a generous dose of Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the SB29SDNC-C000-4 29mm cloth dome tweeter from SB Acoustics, the M25 mkII 1" silk dome tweeter from Stereo Integrity, and the NeoPro 5i ribbon tweeter from Fountek Electronics.

New Thin-Film Technologies for Coatings and Treatments

October 12, 2022 by Mike Klasco

New Thin-Film Technologies for Coatings and Treatments

This article provides a valuable overview of the latest Thin-Film Coatings and Treatments solutions that are available in the market. Highlights include a new a state-of-the-art REACH-compliant CVD coating process from Oerlikon Surface Solutions, applicable on multiple substrates, such as aluminum, titanium, PEEK, and composites, and Nanovate, a metallurgical nano-coating technology based on electrodeposited nano crystalline structural metal from Integra. The report also highlights Antiviral/Antimicrobial Coatings from Integran, Kastus Technologies, and Nanowatt, among others. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2022.

Bond It, Treat It, and Coat It. Getting to Loudspeaker Business in Voice Coil July 2022

June 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bond It, Treat It, and Coat It. Getting to Loudspeaker Business in Voice Coil July 2022

The July 2022 issue of Voice Coil offers important resources for the industry with a focus on Adhesives, Coatings and Treatments. Mike Klasco writes about New Thin-Film Technologies for Coatings and Treatments. James Croft returns with a fresh review of a Mayht patent. And Vance Dickason characterizes the recent 38WE/8582T00 15” Ellipticor woofer from Scan-Speak, and explores the historical relevance of the SEAS W15CH001 5.25" Excel Midwoofer and its Hexadym Motor design.

Jabra Rethinks True Wireless Technology With New Elite Earbuds

August 31, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Rethinks True Wireless Technology With New Elite Earbuds

Jabra announced three new true wireless earbuds – the Elite 7 Pro, Elite 7 Active and Elite 3. With each model tailored for specific uses, Jabra improves call performance and battery life with adjustable ANC in the new Elite 7 Pro, offers new Jabra ShakeGrip coating technology for active lifestyles with the Elite 7 Active, and offers improved sound and call quality at the lowest ever price point for the brand in the Elite 3.

Cutting-Edge Speaker Innovation and Glue Joints Inside Voice Coil July 2021

June 25, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cutting-Edge Speaker Innovation and Glue Joints Inside Voice Coil July 2021

Voice Coil July 2021 is now available and full of valuable articles. Starting with Mike Klasco's insights on glue joints and attachment techniques used in speaker design. Followed by an updated and comprehensive directory of manufacturers and suppliers of adhesives, coatings, and treatments for the speaker industry. James Croft reviews the recent Bidirectional Speaker patent awarded to Resonado Labs, and Vance Dickason places the totally unique Purifi PTT6.5X04-NFA-01 midbass driver on Test Bench, followed by Beyma's 12LEX1300Nd 12” woofer with its unique Maltcross cooling system. Now available in print and online!

Unravelling the Technical Solutions in Waterproofing of Audio Devices

September 16, 2020 by David Lindberg

Unravelling the Technical Solutions in Waterproofing of Audio Devices

This article offers an interesting perspective on the challenges and solutions that the electronics industry in general and the audio industry specifically needs to consider when requirements for waterproof, moisture-proof, splash proof, weather-resistant, and sweat-proof are increasingly demanded by consumers. "While the marketing points on the box might claim IPx7, IP68, or sweat proof, from a manufacturing perspective, there are gaps in the different processes to achieve these standards," Lindberg writes. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2020.

Adhesives, Coatings, Sealants, Dispensers, Patents and More Loudspeaker Topics in Voice Coil July 2020

June 26, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Adhesives, Coatings, Sealants, Dispensers, Patents and More Loudspeaker Topics in Voice Coil July 2020

The July 2020 edition of Voice Coil magazine is a strong issue, offering the most comprehensive sourcing directory on Adhesives, Coatings, Sealant, and Dispenser Providers in 2020, a Spotlight article by David Lindberg on Waterproofing of Audio Devices, plus the always brilliant patent reviews by James Croft. For July, Vance Dickason characterizes the recent SEAS L19RNX1 woofer from the company's new Prestige Titan Series, and the LD25X, an interesting high-end tweeter from Creative Sound Solutions (CSS). Now available to download!

The Latest Resources for Transducer Measurement and Design in Voice Coil July 2019

June 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

The Latest Resources for Transducer Measurement and Design in Voice Coil July 2019

The July 2019 edition of Voice Coil is now available and loaded with valuable articles, starting with an overview of the new Klippel Controlled Sound (KCS) technology, followed by a detailed article on headphone measurement, and a new backward concept for designing vented enclosures. The July edition also features an updated directory of Adhesives, Coatings, Sealant, and Dispenser Providers. In Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes a Faital Pro midrange woofer and a coaxial driver from Tang Band (TB) Speaker. Download your copy now!

Expanded Perspectives on Loudspeaker Enclosure Materials with Voice Coil March 2019

February 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Expanded Perspectives on Loudspeaker Enclosure Materials with Voice Coil March 2019

Voice Coil March 2019 is now available and this issue focuses on the vital, but seldom addressed, topic of loudspeaker enclosure materials. Mike Klasco reviews and looks ahead at all the materials and design approaches for loudspeaker enclosures, and the edition also includes a complete directory for sourcing vendors in this area. James Croft reviews a Coaxial Centerbody Point-Source (CCPS) Horn Speaker System patent, and Vance Dickason characterizes three new tweeters on Test Bench.

Get the Loudspeaker Focus You Need with Voice Coil July 2018

June 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Get the Loudspeaker Focus You Need with Voice Coil July 2018

The Voice Coil July 2018 edition is now available and full of great content and insights, apart from the indispensable patent reviews and Test Bench reviews. This edition focuses on Bonding, Dispensing, Coating, and Related Aspects in Speaker Production, and features a great article by Mike Klasco on the topic, as well as an updated industry directory. James Croft reviews a patent for a “Self-bias Emitter Circuit,” awarded to Turtle Beach, while Vance Dickason looks at two interesting new high-frequency transducers, from Radian Audio Engineering, and Spanish OEM manufacturer Beyma.

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