Itoki and Pixie Dust Technologies jointly develop clear sound-absorbing panel "iwasemi™ HX-α" that takes advantage of material flexibility
~Create tranquility in the office~
ITOKI CORPORATION (Head office: Koji Minato; hereinafter "ITOKI") has jointly developed "iwasemi™ HX-α," a clear sound-absorbing panel that takes advantage of the flexibility of the material, with Pixie Dust Technologies Inc. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Yoichi Ochiai and Taiichiro Murakami; hereinafter "PxDT"), a company that promotes digital innovation in the fields of hearing and touch.
This product is a transparent sound-absorbing panel that can be attached to glass, created by combining PxDT's acoustic metamaterial technology with Itoki's design technology. It is equipped with a sound-absorbing structure designed specifically for the 500-1000Hz frequency band, which is often included in human voices in offices where web conferencing has become commonplace. This product is scheduled to be released around summer 2022.
background
With the rapid expansion of remote work and the increase in in-office web conferencing due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the state of facilities has changed from gathering multiple people in a large room to narrow spaces for small groups. We are shifting to a method. In response to these changes in the times, ITOKI has sought to combine ``sound insulation'' and ``sound absorption'' to improve the comfort of the sound environment in narrow spaces.
Therefore, by combining the knowledge and technology of Pixie Dust Technologies, which has the unique know-how of controlling the sound environment through technology, with Itoki's knowledge of "space," "environment," and "place creation" in offices, we have created a new solution for glass. We decided to embark on joint development to explore possible solutions to the problem of reverberant sound that haunts enclosed spaces.
Features of “iwasemi™ HX-α”
"iwasemi™ HX-α" has the following features.
- Taking advantage of iwasemi™'s material flexibility, we have realized a sound-absorbing structure made of transparent resin.
- It is equipped with a sound-absorbing structure designed specifically for the 500-1000Hz frequency band, which is often included in the human voice.
- By combining 6 colors, you can add a variety of expressions that fit into any space.
These features reduce the sound reflected by the glass and create a clear space that is easy to talk to.
This product is also scheduled to be exhibited at the international trade show "Orgatec Tokyo 2022", which will be held from April 26th to 28th. Please see the ITOKI homepage for details.
About “iwasemi™”
iwasemi™ is a sound-absorbing material developed by applying PxDT's unique sound-absorbing design technology to acoustic metamaterial technology. iwasemi™ is applied to various fields of society, including construction, building materials, fixtures, railways, and automobiles. iwasemi™ sound absorbing material has the following three characteristics.
- Flexibility of sound absorption frequency characteristics
- Achieving both high sound absorption coefficient and thinness
- High degree of freedom in material selection and processing
Future outlook
“iwasemi™ HX-α” is scheduled to be released around summer 2022.
Under the vision statement of Digitally Rebalanced., PxDT developed iwasemi™, an innovative sound absorbing material using advanced computer-based sound absorbing design technology, in order to solve noise problems. PxDT will continue to add to the basic structure of iwasemi™, expand standard products, and develop customized products.By responding to noise issues and needs in a wide range of fields, we will promote the elimination of noise problems in society as a whole. I'm coming.
- iwasemi and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pixie Dust Technologies Co., Ltd.
- iwasemi HX-α is a product jointly developed by Pixie Dust Technologies Inc. and ITOKI CORPORATION.
About Pixie Dust Technologies Co., Ltd.
Company profile
Trade name: Pixie Dust Technologies Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Yoichi Ochiai, Taiichiro Murakami
Address: 2-20-5 Kanda Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 2017
Capital: 4,062,326,100 yen (as of April 30, 2021/including capital reserves)
URL: https://pixiedusttech.com/
Business summary
Pixie Dust Technologies Co., Ltd. is a university-originated venture that aims to be Digitally Rebalanced.--We look at the world from the perspective of digital technology and become the driving force that leads to a new equilibrium. We will contribute to the realization of this by researching and developing interface technology that connects the digital and physical worlds and continuously implementing it in society. In joint research with the University of Tsukuba and Tohoku University, we are building a new industry-academia collaboration scheme that uses stock acquisition rights as leverage to comprehensively transfer intellectual property generated at universities to companies. We will continue to implement new interface technologies in society through industry-academia collaboration and open innovation.
About ITOKI CORPORATION
Company profile
Company name: ITOKI CORPORATION
President and CEO: Koji Minato
Location: Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building, 2-5-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Established: April 1950
Capital: 5,294 million yen
URL: https://www.itoki.jp/
Business summary
ITOKI CORPORATION Since its founding in 1890, the company has supported the creation of a wide variety of WORK-Style products, including office furniture, logistics equipment, ICT, video and audio equipment, and construction and interior fixtures. Since its establishment in 1890, the company has supported the creation of a variety of “Space," “Environment," and “Place" with a broad lineup of products including office furniture, logistics equipment, ICT/video/audio equipment, and building materials and interior fixtures. Since the Corona Shock, we have been supporting the creation of a wide range of “Work Environment” products, including office furniture, logistics equipment, ICT, video and audio equipment, building materials and interior equipment, etc. Since the Corona Shock, we have been considering the entire working space as and providing total solutions, including workers products and services for creating "collective work" environments, home furnishings to facilitate remote work and home learning products for supporting "distributed work" environments, and surveys and consulting services for corporate work style strategies and work environment improvement. We support the creation of “Work Environment” in all kinds of spaces by providing a total range of products and services to create "collective work" environments, as well as products that support "distributed work" environments, such as .
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