All items tagged with sustainability (31)

Voice Coil Focus: A Fresh Take on Green Audio 2023

June 14, 2023 by Mike Klasco

Voice Coil Focus: A Fresh Take on Green Audio 2023

Good intentions for sustainability, circularity, or simply reducing your carbon foot-print in the development or manufacturing stages not always produces the intended results. Mike Klasco reminds us how things are not always as simple as we would like, and that having good intentions and throwing empty claims might work on paper, but not actually work in the real world.

IFA 2023 Signals New Chapter for Largest Consumer and Home Electronics Show at Messe Berlin

June 13, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

IFA 2023 Signals New Chapter for Largest Consumer and Home Electronics Show at Messe Berlin

Taking place in Berlin, Germany, IFA 2023 will celebrate its 99th year as a global tech tradeshow that moves markets, inspires buyers, and maps the future of consumer electronics and home appliances for work, home, and play. The leading global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, IFA will showcase the latest technologies set to shape the future. IFA 2023 takes place from September 1-5. Press days take place August 30-31.

Speaker Enclosures and Cabinets in Voice Coil March 2023

February 28, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Speaker Enclosures and Cabinets in Voice Coil March 2023

In this issue of Voice Coil, Mike Klasco shares his experience dealing with sustainability and other noble goals, an article that was greatly inspired by the effort to compile another updated Speaker Enclosure Vendor Directory for 2023. In Acoustic Patents, James Croft explains how Yamaha recently invented a clever way to use a Class-D amplifier to bend the infamous "Hofmann’s Iron Law." And Vance Dickason takes the new 10HX230 10" coaxial professional driver from Faital Pro to his Test Bench.

Warwick Acoustics Ready to Scale Electroacoustic Panel Technology for In-Car Audio

February 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

Warwick Acoustics Ready to Scale Electroacoustic Panel Technology for In-Car Audio

Following successful R&D and product development phases, Warwick Acoustics has entered 2023 with an accelerating program to commercialize its electroacoustic panel technology, focusing on the automotive industry. Warwick Acoustics is hiring and investing in facilities to support the substantial commercial pipeline under development. Warwick's electroAcoustic panels, already proven in high-end headphones, are now ready for car audio applications.

CES 2023 - Most Influential Technology Event About to Exceed All Expectations

November 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CES 2023 - Most Influential Technology Event About to Exceed All Expectations

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2023 will likely be the largest in-person, audited business event to take place in the US since early 2020. The show footprint is on track to grow more than 40% larger than CES 2022, (which shouldn't be difficult), and is likely to get back on track to where it was in 2020, excluding the large number of exhibitors from China. Attendance is likely to be stronger than predicted.

Exeger and Atmosic Technologies Partner to Create Energy Harvesting Solutions

September 12, 2022 by Joao Martins

Exeger and Atmosic Technologies Partner to Create Energy Harvesting Solutions

Exeger, the innovative Swedish company that created a unique solar cell flexible membrane that converts all forms of light into electrical energy continues to establish strategic partnerships and expand its proof-of-concept use cases. Exeger and US-based semiconductor company Atmosic Technologies are now working together to create attractive energy harvesting solutions for connected devices. Meanwhile, Exeger attended the IBC show in Amsterdam, to demonstrate a new TV remote control from Omni Remotes that will remain perpetually charged.

Harman InfinityLab Delivers Pocket-Sized 4-Port 100W GaN Charger Powered by GaN Systems

July 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Harman InfinityLab Delivers Pocket-Sized 4-Port 100W GaN Charger Powered by GaN Systems

GaN Systems announced that Harman's new InfinityLab InstantCharger 100W, 4 USB GaN fast-charger leverages the high-performance advantages of GaN Systems' transistors and is just the latest product to be launched by the new innovative brand. With GaN Systems’ GS-065-011-1-L power transistor, the InfinityLab charger, made from 90% recycled plastics, harnesses the power of GaN to deliver the ultimate lightweight power adapter for consumers.

Genelec Promotes 8331 and 8341 Coaxial Monitor RAW Series Models

April 21, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Promotes 8331 and 8341 Coaxial Monitor RAW Series Models

Genelec has expanded its range of RAW recycled aluminum models to include the 8331 and 8341 three-way coaxial studio monitors from The Ones series. A proportion of each sale of these new RAW models will be donated to the Audio Engineering Society (AES) throughout the whole of 2022 by the active loudspeaker and professional monitoring specialist manufacturer from Finland.

Koshiro Kudo to Become New President of Asahi Kasei

February 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Koshiro Kudo to Become New President of Asahi Kasei

Asahi Kasei announced at the end of January 2022 a change in the company's management. As of April 2022, Koshiro Kudo will assume the role of President & Representative Director. The current President Hideki Kobori will become Chairman of Asahi Kasei. Koshiro Kudo takes over the position in a robust business setting as the recently presented quarterly results show. With 40 years of corporate experience as a solid foundation, the new President will lead the company into a new century of its history, as Asahi Kasei celebrates its 100th anniversary in May 2022.

A Proper Foundation: McIntosh Announces Two Amplifier Stands

January 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

A Proper Foundation: McIntosh Announces Two Amplifier Stands

McIntosh, the ultimate luxury audio brand for over 70 years, unveiled its new AS125 and AS901 Amplifier Stands. A "proper foundation" for McIntosh amplifiers, these are not just solid wood platforms with isolation feet - they are actually powered... to proudly display an illuminated McIntosh logo. Because no one wants McIntosh equipment placed on the floor or on Ikea furniture and there's never enough green McIntosh logos.

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