GN ReSound is, together with Oticon and Widex, cooperating with Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to open the research center ”Centre for Acoustic-Mechanical Micro Systems” (CAMM) at DTU on January 1, 2014.
An acoustic-mechanical micro system is a small component that generates an acoustic signal – such as a hearing aid - and one of CAMM’s key focus areas is to study how the acoustic signal influences a mechanical construction and vice versa. This can lead to designing smaller hearing aids with an improved sound experience for hearing aid users.
Studies at CAMM will include analyzes of acoustic capacities of a design under the influence of wind, and how design alterations can optimize sound and eliminate unwanted wind noise. Projects will also evaluate the best shapes and constructions for improving the transmission of sound as well as develop and explore new materials and processes as alternatives to plastics. Furthermore, CAMM researchers will examine different designs and the interaction between acoustic - and mechanical parameters to limit feedback in hearing aids.
GN ReSound expects CAMM to become a solid platform for potential product development through the research center’s findings and its future candidates’ professional knowledge.
Professor Jakob Søndergaard Jensen is leading the research center, and he has a focus on creating a unique research and educational platform to develop acoustic and mechanical microsystems.
Jakob Søndergaard Jensen states:
“With CAMM we get an amazing opportunity to create a unique research environment – we become one of the first research centers in the world with dedicated efforts in this field. With international top-class research and education we will contribute to strengthening Danish companies’ leading position within developing products that depend on the interplay between mechanics and acoustics - such as hearing aids”.
It is expected that CAMM will consist of a group of 10-15 scientists, among these postdocs and PhD students. CAMM will also offer a number of courses at bachelor, master and PhD level.
GN ReSound is also, together with Oticon and Widex, sponsoring The Centre for Applied Hearing Research (CAHR) at DTU that was established in 2003 to conduct fundamental and applied research with focus on human speech communication, auditory processing and perception, hearing impairment and hearing instruments. The purpose of the center is to promote research and education within the field of acoustic communication with emphasis on areas such as consequences of hearing impairment and speech perception.
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