At Technicon, we continually reinvest in the latest manufacturing technologies. These allow us to make the best products and materials as efficiently and productively as possible.
We deploy the latest in lamination, casting, and fabrication machinery combined with the leading computer-aided design and production optimization software to manufacture the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost.
Production Capabilities
Our production capabilities allow us to create products that are highly effective in addressing your noise control and thermal insulation needs. We can customize all of our products and materials to meet your unique requirements for size, weight, thickness, and performance.
85,000 Square Foot Facility
CNC Knife and Waterjet Cutting
Technicon Acoustics CNC machining capabilities include CNC knife and waterjet cutting. We invest in advanced CNC machines that deliver rapid prototyping with no tooling costs. Our computer-controlled cutting machines use nesting software to reduce material waste and replicate our clients’ designs and drawings without extensive lead times.
We can deliver high accuracy and precision to produce replicable parts for easy installation. Our CNC knife-cutting services are suitable for various materials, including non-woven fibers, vibration-dampening materials, closed-cell PVC foam, and open-cell polyurethane foam. CNC knife cutting delivers clean cuts to produce prototypes and small to medium-volume production runs without fraying the edges of softer materials.
Waterjet cutting is ideal for producing prototypes and small, complex components. This method uses pressurized water to cut two small parts simultaneously for reduced lead times. It is suitable for numerous materials, including closed-cell PVC foam, open-cell polyurethane foam, vibration-dampening material, masticated rubber, floormats, mass-loaded vinyl composites, and thicker materials.
Die Cutting
Die cutting allows Technicon Acoustics to produce repeatable results using fixed tooling. We can produce large quantities of identical parts efficiently and cost-effectively using die cutting. It is suitable for low-strength materials. These materials include composites consisting of foams, fibers, mass loaded vinyl, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, plastics, paperboard, corrugated fiberboard, paper, cloth, vinyl, films, foil, and rubber.
Flame Lamination
Flame lamination is a technique that allows the operator to bond two distinct materials together using an open flame. It is a versatile, cost-effective, and efficient technique that provides a strong surface bond for various textiles, including lofted non-woven polyesters, polyurethane foams, vinyl, fabrics, and adhesives.
Foam Embossing
Technicon Acoustics offers foam embossing services to increase the density of surface-level foam cells. Foam embossing delivers an appealing aesthetic, improves low-frequency absorption, and modifies the acoustic signature of foam materials for a premium end product. The embossing process involves passing the foam through an engraved roller at controlled pressures and temperatures of up to 500 F.
PVC Casting
Technicon Acoustics’ viscous compound casting services create a strong bond without the use of adhesives. PVC casting is suitable for floormats, acoustic composite materials, extensional damping compounds, and mass-loaded vinyl sound barriers. We can tailor these services to meet your project’s thickness and weight requirements.
Thermal Lamination
Technicon Acoustics offers thermal lamination, a cost-effective alternative to flame lamination. The process is suitable for materials that cannot withstand an open flame, instead using a thermally activated adhesive to produce a robust bond. Thermal lamination allows for the precise adjustment and tuning of the material’s acoustic performance to deliver a custom solution for various applications.
Production Facilities and Labs
We have a three-room acoustics lab in Charlotte, NC that consists of a hemi-anechoic room, a reverberation room, and a sound transmission receiving room.
The expanded lab is housed in a former sound testing facility. This lab allows us to provide a custom solution for our customers. The three rooms within the lab each offer a specific functionality for sound testing and product development.
- The hemi-anechoic room is isolated from the rest of the sound lab and aids in quieter product development.
- The reverberation room is constructed of reflective sound materials that create a diffuse sound field. This allows for an equal probability of determining the origin of the sound.
- The sound transmission room will test transmission loss on the acoustical materials tested in the reverberation room. The combination of the three rooms within the lab will greatly aid in testing products and materials.
Value Added Services
At Technicon Acoustics, we offer a range of value-added services to provide a comprehensive solution to our clients. Our value-added services include:
JIT (Just In Time)
JIT will increase efficiency and practice waste minimization by receiving goods only as needed.
KanBan
KanBan inventory scheduling allows us to see the big picture. We use this technology to monitor and improve performance along with production flow.
Custom Kitting
Our die-cutting and CNC-cutting capabilities enable custom kitting at high volumes. Custom-engineered designs can be cut into large pieces with perforated cuts and individually labeled for quicker receiving and a simplified inventory process.
Contact Technicon Acoustics for Your Next Acoustical Project
Technicon Acoustics has the production capabilities to deliver a comprehensive solution for your next acoustic project. We offer a variety of CNC cutting, lamination, and embossing services to deliver acoustic components that meet your requirements. Technion Acoustics also delivers in-house lab testing and value-added services to provide a complete solution.
Contact us or request a quote to speak with a team member about your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW LARGE IS YOUR FACILITY?
- 85,000 square ft.
WHAT CUTTING CAPABILITIES DO YOU HAVE?
- CNC Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Waterjet Cutting
WHAT LAMINATION CAPABILITIES DO YOU HAVE?
- Thermal and Flame Lamination
- Foam Embossing
- PVC Casting