Bridging Academia and Innovation in Vibro-Acoustics
At Mecanum, we believe that education is the foundation of innovation. Founded by two professors from the Université de Sherbrooke, our company has maintained strong ties with academia and is deeply committed to supporting universities, professors, and research labs in the field of acoustics.
We provide hands-on acoustic teaching tools and advanced research instruments that help students, educators, and researchers explore the complex world of noise, vibration, and acoustics (NVH) in meaningful and engaging ways.
Educational Tools for the Classroom and Lab
We design affordable, practical acoustic tools to enhance classroom teaching and lab-based learning:
• ADNR (Acoustic Design for Noise Reduction): A free software platform that introduces students to the vibro-acoustic behavior of structures. It helps them visualize and interact with complex concepts, improving understanding and retention.
• Impedance Tubes: An essential tool for teaching wave propagation, absorption, reflection, and transmission. Provides clear, controlled demonstrations of fundamental acoustic principles.
• Acoustic Test Cabin: A cost-effective alternative to large reverberation chambers. Enables hands-on testing of sound absorption and transmission, ideal for teaching multilayer material design and acoustic treatment development.
Advanced Labs for Research and Graduate Programs
For universities and research institutions, Mecanum offers turnkey acoustic laboratories and advanced testing systems:
• Complete Acoustic Material Characterization Laboratory, including: Airflow Resistance Meter, Porosity and Density Meter, QMA (Quasi-Static Mechanical Analyzer), Tortusosity Meter, Full line of Impedances Tubes.
• Metamaterial Development Tools: From theoretical modeling with NOVA to experimental validation with square-section impedance tubes, Mecanum equips labs for next-generation acoustic material research.
• Damping Analysis with Temperature Dependence: Our Oberst beam system enables precise analysis of damping materials across wide temperature ranges. Calculate WLF relations and generate nomograms to study frequency-temperature behavior — critical for advanced mechanical and acoustic design.
Empowering the Next Generation of Acousticians
Whether you are teaching undergraduates or conducting cutting-edge acoustic research, Mecanum provides the tools, data, and support to advance both learning and innovation.
We are proud to partner with universities worldwide in their mission to train the next generation of acousticians, engineers, and innovators.