Meta-design with us · Phononic Vibes

01

Diagnose

We start by measuring. Sound probes placed around a physical sample show where the noise comes from and which frequencies carry it, and we run a first numerical simulation on that data before anything is built.

Foam wedges lining the semi-anechoic chamber — Semi-anechoic chamber · Phononic Vibes lab

02

Meta-fit

We fit a product already proven in service to your part, rather than inventing one. Where nothing fits, we develop a new one with you from the same building blocks.

A metamaterial building block on the test rig, an exciter mounted on top — Test rig · a building block under excitation

03

Industrialise

The part goes through prototyping and production tooling.

An operator forming sheet metal on a press brake at the Vivaldi facility — Vivaldi facility · sheet metal on the press brake

04

Certify and deliver at scale

It passes the tests your market requires, from rail and highway certification to the approvals data centres and carmakers ask for. We manufacture in house, then install on site or deliver ready to fit on your assembly line.

3 production sites

Two installers in hard hats fixing panels at the top of a barrier — On site · our crew fixing barrier panels at height

Worked examples

Rolling stock

Metamaterial technology for the rolling stock market.

Example of train interior insulation.

6 dBMore noise isolation, with 30% weight saving

A train interior with a floor panel lifted to show the insulation layers between the floor beams, a microphone on a stand by the seats — Rolling stock · train floor insulation

Transmission loss, TL (dB) · Higher values indicate better performance.

Transmission loss of the floor stratification
Hz	Reference stratification	Metamaterial stratification
100	20	21.3
125	19	20.8
160	23	25.8
200	27	30.8
250	32	36.8
315	34	39.8
400	38	43.8
500	41	45.8
630	44	48.3
800	47	50.8
1000	50	53.8
1250	52	55.8
1600	54	57.3
2000	52	55.8
2500	48	53.8
3150	51	55.8
4000	55	58.8
5000	58	61.3

Automotive

Metamaterial technology for automotive.

Example of compressor jacket noise reduction.

6 dBLess noise, with 30% weight saving

A compressor wrapped in a black acoustic jacket on a test bench in a semi-anechoic chamber, a microphone in front and a car behind — Automotive · compressor jacket in the test chamber

SPL (dB re 20 µPa, 5 Hz bands) · Lower values indicate better performance.

Questions

What engineers ask us first

How long does development take?

Our co-development process follows a proven framework designed to deliver a first result in as little as 3 months. When a project requires a more tailored approach beyond our existing framework, development can take up to 6 months.

Which certifications do your products carry?

Over 7 years of co-development, we have delivered more than 100 developments built on 8 core building blocks, across industries including energy, mobility, appliances and demanding industrial environments. We don't claim to know every market inside out. That's why we work closely with our partners to understand each market's specific requirements and identify the relevant certifications from the start. Our current certifications are listed on the Certifications page.

Who owns the IP on a product developed with us?

IP ownership is discussed and agreed upon during the first two phases of our collaboration, before development begins. Building on our background of 18 patent families, we are open to collaboration models that make business sense for both parties.

Start with a diagnosis.

Send us your specs. Let's align on which part to focus on, we'll deliver the meta-design that fits.

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