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Applying our Noise Reduction Technology, SoundBounce, to the Aerospace Industry

Lios is working with the European Space Agency to qualify its advanced SoundBounce acoustic material for aerospace use, aiming for superior noise reduction and lightweight

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Lios, inventors of SoundBounce, are attending JEC World 2026 in Paris

Join the Lios team at JEC World in Paris to explore the latest trends in the composites industry and drive innovation.
Technology

What does TRL (Technology Readiness Level) mean?

Learn what Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) mean, how the 1–9 scale works, and why TRLs are important for understanding how ready a technology is for
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Construction Noise Reduction Pilot Backed by EU InnoMatch

Lios to pilot SoundBounce with a global insulation leader under the EU’s InnoMatch programme to tackle low-frequency noise in construction. 
Environment

How Noise Pollution Harms Your Health

The car horn, the revving engine, the streak of tyres on the pavement all build up to one thing: noise pollution. People often brush away
Technology

Understanding Thixotropy: Properties and Applications

Thixotropy is a time-dependent shear thinning property observed in certain non-Newtonian fluids and gels. Unlike Newtonian fluids, which have a constant viscosity regardless of the
Sustainability

How Will Climate Change Affect Dublin?

Climate change may lead to more frequent and prolonged heatwaves, increased rainfall and flood risk, and rising sea levels that threaten low-lying areas of Dublin,

Technical Guides & Documents

SoundBounce Technical Data Sheet

Complete specifications and performance data for SoundBounce.

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Lios, inventors of SoundBounce, are attending JEC World 2026 in Paris

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Acoustic Glossary

Understanding the terminology behind acoustic technology. A comprehensive guide to industry terms and concepts.

Advanced Acoustic Material

An engineered material designed to control, direct, and manipulate sound waves in ways not possible with conventional materials. Advanced materials achieve their properties through their structure rather than their chemical composition.

Thixotropic

A property of certain gels or fluids that become less viscous when subjected to stress (such as sound waves) and return to their original state when the stress is removed. SoundBounce uses thixotropic properties to absorb acoustic energy.

Sound Transmission Loss (STL)
A measure of how much sound energy is blocked when passing through a material or structure. Higher STL values indicate better sound insulation performance, typically measured in decibels (dB).
NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness)

An engineering term used to describe the study and modification of noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles. NVH engineering aims to reduce unwanted sounds and vibrations to improve comfort and quality.

Low-Frequency Noise

Sound waves with frequencies typically below 250 Hz. Low-frequency noise is particularly difficult to control with traditional materials and can cause health issues including fatigue, headaches, and concentration problems.

Decibel (dB)

A logarithmic unit used to measure sound intensity. A 10 dB increase represents a tenfold increase in sound intensity. Normal conversation is around 60 dB, while a rock concert can exceed 110 dB.

Absorption Coefficient

A measure of how much sound energy is absorbed by a material, ranging from 0 (total reflection) to 1 (total absorption). Different materials have different absorption coefficients at various frequencies.

Reverberation Time (RT60)
The time it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB after the source stops. Shorter reverberation times indicate better acoustic treatment and improved speech intelligibility in enclosed spaces.
Flanking Transmission

The transmission of sound between rooms via indirect paths such as structural elements, ductwork, or gaps around doors and windows, rather than directly through the separating wall or floor.

Mass Law

A principle stating that doubling the mass of a barrier increases its sound transmission loss by approximately 6 dB. SoundBounce technology exceeds mass law predictions through metamaterial engineering.

Coincidence Effect

A phenomenon where sound waves hitting a panel at certain angles and frequencies cause the panel to vibrate in a way that reduces its sound insulation effectiveness.

Impact Insulation Class (IIC)

A single-number rating used to measure how well a floor/ceiling assembly reduces impact sound transmission, such as footsteps. Higher IIC ratings indicate better impact sound insulation.