Inter-Noise 2008, the 37th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, will be held in Shanghai, China, on October 26-29. The Congress is sponsored by the International Institute of Noise Control Engineering (I-INCE), co-organized by the Acoustical Society of China (ASC) and the Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IACAS). The organizers welcome participants from around the world to Shanghai and to communicate advancements in noise and vibration control engineering. The theme of the Congress is "From Silence to Harmony."

The Congress will feature a broad range of technical papers from around the world. An exhibition of noise and vibration control products, measurement instrumentation and software will be presented. An extensive social program is planned as well. Please visit www.internoise2008.org for program and registration information.

There will be an exhibition of vendors of noise-control-related materials, software and instrumentation. Use our new webbased reader service www.SandVinfo.com for quick and easy review of products advertised and to request additional information from any of the exhibitors listed below.

01dB-Metravib will celebrate the first anniversary of its Chinese Regional office (opened in Beijing in 2007). They will display their wide range of solutions covering both environmental and NVH applications. Featured products include: noise monitors (Opera); new line of dosimeters (Bluetooth enabled Vib008 vibration dosimeter and Wed007 noise dosimeter); fully wireless multichannel building acoustics system (Choralis); and the NetdB range of products covering most popular NVH applications including troubleshooting, sound quality and sound power. Visitors will be able to view system demonstrations in English and Mandarin and presentations on specific applications will be available. RS #151

Brüel & Kjæer will feature three new measurement solutions. Spherical beamforming allows very fast squeak and rattle investigations. This new technology generates a 360° sound field map in confined environments, such as a car body, without making any assumptions about the sound field. An integrated conformai mapping solution uses the SONAH algorithm to produce a map of sound pressure, sound intensity or particle velocity directly on the surface geometry of an arbitrarily shaped object (interior or exterior). The resulting acoustical maps are easy to interpret. The LAN-XI distributed data acquisition system of modular hardware can be used as a stand alone, single front end, as part of a distributed module setup or installed in 11-module frames. This means that you can place your data acquisition system close to the measurement object. Precision Time Protocol (PTP) makes it possible to synchronize the clocks in system components. RS #152

BSW is a distributor of Regupol® E36, E48 and Regupol® BA sound control sheeting. This product provides effective impact and footstep sound insulation under screed floor layments with maximum traffic loads of 30 kN/m^sup 2^ or 50 kN/m^sup 2^. The impact sound insulation from Regupol screed insulation has been laboratory tested. Regupol E36 achieves impact sound rating improvement of ΔL^sub pn^,w = 18 dB, Regupol E48 of ΔL^sub pn^,w = 21 dB and Regupol BA of ΔL^sub pn^,w = 26 dB. RS #153

Established in 1998, BSWA Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures world class measurement microphones and other acoustics products. BSWA continuously improves existing products while developing new ones in response to customer needs. New products include: microphone arrays, VA-Lab software, an impedance tube, tapping machine and a complete line of measurement microphones. BSWA strives for excellence in product design, resulting in high-quality, exceptional performance and low cost. RS #154

Cirrus Research plc will be presenting their range of occupational and environmental noise measurement instrumentation including the unique doseBadge noise dosimeter, software and sound level meters. Products from across the Cirrus group will be on display and available for demonstration. RS #155

DataKustik GmbH will display many new features of CadnaA software including Google Earth interface combined with calculation of noise and air pollution. Large noise mapping projects can be presented and effectively organized. New CadnaR software for indoor noise mapping with a new screening calculation will be presented. CadnaR allows the modeling of indoor scenarios and calculation of noise distribution while taking absorption of walls and ceiling into account. RS #156

Data Physics has been supplying high-performance test and measurement solutions for 25 years. With the addition of a full line of electrodynamic shakers to complement its vibration controllers and dynamic signal analyzers, Data Physics is a total solution supplier for noise and vibration applications. Data Physics' experienced team provides full service for all shaker models and brands including installation, relocation, repair, calibration, maintenance, replacement amplifiers, shaker and controller upgrades. RS #157

gfai tech GmbH specializes in the production and marketing of the Acoustic Camera. This is a portable and flexible system for the localization and analysis of sound sources. It visualizes noise by displaying emissions in an exact, fast and easily understandable way - from acoustic photos and acoustic movies to 3D sound mapping models. The Acoustic Camera localizes quality problems and can detect acoustic deficiencies in any area with noise emissions: automotive, household appliances, industrial plants, wind turbines and building acoustics. The modular design and customizable microphone arrays together with quick and easy set-up allow the camera system to be used in open field environments as well as for interior room measurements. RS #158

G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration will demonstrate the new Type 90CA Microphone Calibration System designed to meet the requirements of calibration laboratories. This system is a turnkey solution that supports measurement microphone calibration in four easy steps: microphone registration; sensitivity calibration; frequency calibration; and certificate generation. RS #159

HEADacoustics will showcase hardware and software for sound analysis, playback, evaluation and simulation. Comprehensive solutions are implemented - automotive, telecommunications, household appliances and IT. The company has expanded its binaural product line of multichannel analyzers and psychoacoustics work stations that handle virtually any noise and vibration test requirement. High-performance integrated hardware and software components can be configured to meet individual needs. RS #160

Murano Acoustics offers many acoustical wall and ceiling products with a diverse range of styles and materials for interior and exterior environments that feature classic and elegant concepts. In-house specialists focus on sound performance while setting specifications within ISO and ATSM requirements. They work with architectural designers to provide durable acoustical solutions in various environmental settings. RS #161

National Instruments is a technology pioneer and industry leader in virtual instrumentation, delivering today's most advanced technologies for test, control, and design. Since 1976, engineers and scientists in hundreds of industries have used flexible, high-performance NI products to create reliable, user-defined measurement systems. With graphical programming software and modular, open hardware, NI has redefined how engineers work throughout the entire product design cycle, resulting in reduced time to market and lower development costs. RS #162

Norsonic will showcase: the new 6-channel vibration analyzer Norl36; the latest version of the Annoyance Recorder, a simple-to-use system that integrates video recording with sound level measurements; a 2-channel wireless building acoustics system with Bluetooth technology for the hand-held Nor140 real-time analyzer; and the Healthvib vibration dosemeter. Other items on display will be: the new Nor277 tapping machine and complete range of hand-held meters. RS #163

PCB Piezotronics, Larson Davis Division, will feature their complete line of sound level meter and acoustics measurement products, including new Model 831, with a lightweight ergonomie design, standard 120 dB dynamic range and available real-time 1/3-octave spectrum analysis, sound recording and exceedance logging options. New complete environmental noise monitoring kits will also be on display, along with DNA advanced analysis software. RS #164

Quest Technologies, Division of 3M will be exhibiting their full line of occupational and environmental noise and human vibration exposure instrumentation. The latest cable-free noise dosimeter known as "the EDGE" will be featured. This contoured shoulder-mount thin, lightweight personal noise exposure meter has many innovative features such as lithium polymer long life rechargeable battery, ¼-inch screw-on field replaceable microphone, and the versatile EdgeDock for automated data downloading and instrument recharging. The Quest SoundPro SE and DL real-time integrating sound level meters with octave and 1/3-octave filters will also be featured along with several options including acoustic spectrum and speech intelligibility measurements. RS #165

Richardson Perforated Metal has been servicing Chinese industrial noise control and HAVC industrial as well as building and construction industries with high quality perforated metal since 2001. As part of the Locker Group (Australia), Richardson has established strong and loyal relationships with all major Industrial noise control product manufacturers as well as major steel structure and construction companies. AS #166

Rion's products are in four main categories: hearing instruments dealing with hearing aids and equipment for audiometric training; medical equipment for otorhinolaryngology, dermatology and ophthalmology; sound and vibration measuring instruments including sound level meters, seismometers and related devices; and particle counters for measurement of airborne and liquid-borne particles. RS #167

ISOVER is the main brand of SaintGobain's Insulation Division. Products include glasswool, rockwool, ceiling materials, and acoustical foams. Insulation solutions are marketed as rolls, panels or molded insulation. They are designed for the building market as well as industrial applications, transport, or household appliances. The insulation division is represented either as a direct producer with its own companies and indirectly via licensees. ISOVER can help create a quiet, comfortable home environment, and contribute to solving major noise control problems. RS #168.

Softnoise GmbH, founded in 2007 as a joint venture of DGMR b.v., Netherlands, and Stapelfeldt Ing. GmbH, Germany, develops software in the field of environmental noise prediction. Their main products, PREDICTOR and LimA, are distributed worldwide by Briiel & Kjær. PREDICTOR is a highly efficient multipurpose and intuitive software package for calculating environmental noise with the integrated LimA calculation core. It is based on a large range of calculation and modelling features and calculation speeds with advanced automated data manipulation. RS #169

SoundPLAN is recognized as a leader in noise evaluation and mapping software, with impressive air pollution evaluation and mapping modules in the same suite. SoundPLAN's integrated noise control for road, rail, industry, aircraft and leisure noise planning helps you manage any size or type of noise situation while keeping your project on budget and on time. The software is available in many languages with expert local support. RS #170

Svantek will present a wide range of sound and vibration level meters and analyzers. Among them will be the unique SV 102 dual-channel dosimeter with SV 25S microphone supporting the MIRE technique. The new SV 100 whole-body vibration dosimeter integrated with a triaxial accelerometer and pressure detector and permanent monitoring stations will also be presented. RS #171

Call for Papers

The SAE 2009 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition will be presented May 19-21, 2009 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. This is the only dedicated mobility noise, vibration and harshness event in North America. It will bring together leading experts and specialists from all points of the globe to learn about, present and display the latest technological innovations. Authors are invited to submit abstracts of 300 words or less, the paper title and author's contact information by September 30. Abstracts can be submitted to www.sae.org/events/nvc/nvc-sessions. htm. Paper offers are being solicited in the following technology areas:

* Engine/Powertrain/Driveline

* Heavy Vehicle and Vehicle Exterior

* Numerical Methods

* NVH Measurement

* Passive and Active NVH Control

* Standards, Processes and Perspectives

* Vehicle Subsystem NVH

* Vehicle Exterior

* Commercial and Specialty Vehicles

For more information on the conference, please contact: John Miller, Program Engineer 248.273.2464; jrmiller@sae.org or Nori Fought, Conference Service Representative 248.273.2465; norif@sae.org.

B&K Names Director

Lars Rønn has been appointed Managing Director of Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S. He holds a M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark, has most recently served as President of Hearing Instruments Components of Sonion and, since its acquisition by the U.S. company PULSE Inc., as Senior VP of its MedTech Group into which the Sonion business was integrated.

Prior to his career at Sonion, Rønn accumulated more than 20 years of experience in the electronic components industry, where he headed several high-technology companies, including NKT Integration A/S and later Tpack A/S. Over a period of 10 years, he has also held various sales and management positions within Hitachi Europe Ltd. For further information about Bruel & Kjaer and the new managing director, please visit www.bksv.com.

NVH Observer

LMS International has introduced NVH Observer, a highly detailed and subscription-based database with vehicle NVH benchmarking information. Currently, the database contains 14 reference vehicles, with plans to increase it by at least eight vehicles on an annual basis. For each vehicle in the database, NVH Observer includes 6,000 curves such as spectra, orders, sensitivities, TPA noise contributions, modes and binaural time traces. The full collection of data has been gathered by NVH experts from LMS Engineering Services.

NVH Observer offers several unique benefits both from a cost-effectiveness point of view as well as a quality standpoint. Thanks to NVH Observer, members are able to keep their benchmarking budgets under control and access a wider range of vehicles, as well as more detailed data, while at the same time eliminating costly and time-consuming external studies. Available around the clock, users will be able to access ready-to-use benchmarking data from practically anywhere in the world. A dedicated search interface on top of the LMS Tec.Manager database software helps users from various internal departments access relevant data much easier and faster. A few mouse clicks and users can view competitive NVH differentiators that can help strategically position new vehicles, investigate possible concepts and support solution development.

"NVH Observer offers excellent value since it contains highly consistent data obtained via a standardized measurement process that facilitates vehicle-to-vehicle comparisons and prevents misinterpretations or erroneous processes. Users are assured that the data are correct; they can even trace and verify the exact instrumentation via the photographic database," said P.J.G. van der Linden, LMS' NVH Observer Manager. "Thanks to the fact that the database cost is distributed over a large group of users, membership terms to this unique initiative are extremely advantageous. Membership to LMS NVH Observer not only gives users easy access to existing data, members are also invited to set priorities for the next vehicles to be benchmarked." For more information on NVH Observer, please visit www/lmsintl.com.

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