We invest heavily in product and process development and have a record of innovation, developing core technologies which are protected by patents. Working closely with customers means that we can apply these technologies to create application-specific solutions tailored to the customer's exact requirements. These solutions are based on standard platforms using customised software which enables real-time monitoring and analysis of data.    
       
Increased focus on the environment, in particular noise pollution from road traffic, construction sites and airports, has led to strict legislation in many countries which makes noise monitoring compulsory. Brüel & Kjær's sound and vibration technology is being used to measure and analyse the noise from different types of tyre on a variety of road surfaces, which will lead to quieter motoring.  
   


Improving the quality of life
Manufacturers in a wide range of industries use Brüel & Kjær's technology to make products sound better or different and give them competitive advantage. In the telecoms industry, Brüel & Kjær's handset positioner simulates the behaviour of a mobile phone user, enabling manufacturers to test the style and feel of a handset by finding the best position for the mouthpiece and determining the effects of background noise. Sophisticated software enables test data to be captured, analysed and integrated into the customer's own systems.

Advanced inspection processes
Using the latest technology, Ircon's thermal imaging system inspects rear windscreen heater elements in just two seconds. A camera gathers infrared radiation data from the embedded heater and transmits it for computer comparison with a master image. The heater is rejected if any hot spots or broken lines are found.