Acoustic Control
Loud, unpleasant noises aren’t just irritating―they are also a threat to our health and safety. 3M has engineered select nonwovens, viscoelastic polymers, and other materials to absorb sound, dampen vibration, and control undesirable noise. In automobiles these materials create a quieter passenger compartment. In computer disk drives, they reduce irritating sounds and help increase access speed and storage capacity. In the workplace they reduce distraction, protect hearing, and allow communication.
Technology Facts
- Now Innovating Micro-perforated architectural panels, flame-retardant acoustic insulation for transportation
- What We’ve Done Smithsonian Great Ape Exhibit acoustic tiles (2012)
- Markets Construction, Transportation, Appliance, Architecture
Technology Facts
- Core Products Vibration-damping foils, Thinsulate™, hearing protection, architectural panels
- 3M Business Unit Safety & Graphics, Industrial
Related
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3M™ E-A-R™ and Peltor™ Hearing Protection products
3M is dedicated to the success of your entire hearing conservation program.
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Nonwoven Materials
After 50 years of exploring uses for nonwoven materials, we’re still finding new opportunities.
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Drive a Car, Hike a Mountain
Versatile application of science yields acoustic and thermal benefits.