Development of the innovative line of “Rocket” and “Rocket-Active” type of silencers, aimed at implementing a series of next-generation acoustic products.

The project will be carried out by KFB Acoustics Sp. z o.o. in Wrocław. The main goal of the project is the development of innovative type of industrial silencers – “ROCKET” and implementation of a series of next-generation acoustic products.

Thanks to the project, new solutions will be implemented and the Applicant will expand their consulting activity with services related to design and modernization of installations, compatible with the above-mentioned products.

Planned investment completion date: September 2021.

The project will be carried out by KFB Acoustics Sp. z o.o. in Wrocław. The main goal of the project is establishing new Research and Development Hub of Acoustics – a specialised laboratory, conducting research for automotive industry as well as manufacturers of machines and building partitions.

Thanks to the innovative research processes and optimization of construction and used materials, the clients of our hub will deliver quieter and better-sounding vehicles, machines and building partitions to the market.

In a project, a hall with specialized acoustically insulated laboratories will be built. They will enable the implementation of acoustic optimization processes in 3 areas:

• Motor vehicles (passenger and delivery vans) from the driver and passengers as well as from passers-by’s perspectives, including the simulation of driving on different surfaces;
• Machines and devices;
• Acoustic insultation of building partitions (vertical partitions, glass, windows, doors, linings, blinds and shutters, skylights, floors, fillings and seals etc.).

Smart Growth Operational Program.
Building environment and the potential of enterprises to involve in R&D&I.
Support for investments in R&D infrastructure in enterpreneurship.

Total value 35 832 276,05 PLN
EU contribution 12 632 914,80 zł

International promotion of KFB brand – a leader in acoustic solutions for aerospace and automotive industries.

The project will be carried out by KFB Acoustics Sp. z o.o. in Wrocław.

The main goal of the project is the promotion of KFB brand on European as well as prospective Middle East markets for the auto and aviation parts industry. In particular, we would like to promote acoustic product design services as well as noise management and reduction services with a dedicated line of products.

Thanks to the project, revenues from export activities will increase, namely the sales market will expand with the areas not covered by the company so far, the company’s connections with foreign partners will be strengthened and the brand’s recognition on foreign markets will increase.
Planned investment completion date: September 2020.

The project is a part of the Erasmus+ program – Strategic partnerships for vocational education and training.

Co-financing agreement number: 2018-1-PL01-KA202-050820
The project’s timeframe: 1^st November 2018 – 31^st October 2019

The goal of the project is building a partnership focusing on development and promotion of vocational education, with particular emphasis on using modern teaching methods.

Programme: ERASMUS + Strategic Partnerships for vocational education and training
Project Reference:: 2017-1-PL01-KA202-038577
Start: 01-10-2017 – End: 30-09-2019

The aim of the project is to develop acoustics course for engineers of various specializations (EHS specialization, mechanical, process and environmental engineering. The project will let to acquire knowledge and skills in industrial acoustics.

These courses will provide a source of expertise on acoustic issues in terms of specific needs imposed by a labour market. The courses are supposed to fill the gaps in basic knowledge about industrial acoustics and specialist language. The project involves the best institutes and faculties at European universities and private companies. Engineers and scientists who will produce teaching materials for courses have impressive achievements in their scientific achievements. Their scientific work is connected with solving real problems, cooperation with business and industry. This guarantees that the material presented in the courses will not be a collection of theoretical issues, but the answer to the real needs.

The courses will be placed on the platform designed and developed by KFB Polska- ACOUSTIC COURSEWARE
http://acoucou.org/.It will be free.

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Subject: „Implementation of the acoustic design and auralisation services at KFB Polska”
Total prize of the project: 1 012 759,94 zł
EU Grant: 429 061,70 zł

The project will be implemented at KFB Polska Sp. z o.o. in Wrocław at Mydlana 7 Street.

The aim of the project is the implementation of innovative services within the psychoacoustics and acoustic design lab in the KFB Polska. which have not been known and used at national level.

Thanks to the project, the company expands and modernizes the range of acoustic services, meets the market expectations by introducing new services, satisfys the needs of contractors, becomes more competitive, pays attention to the aspect of environmental protection and reduces unemployment in the region by increasing employment.

The project mainly involves the purchase of machinery and equipment.

Planned date of completion of the investment: June 2018.

Programme: ERASMUS+ Strategic Partnerships for vocational education and training
Project Reference: 2016-1-PL01-KA202-026719
Start: 01-11-2016 – End: 31-10-2018

The aim of the project is to develop acoustics course for engineers with elements of gamification. Gamification is the application of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts. Gamification commonly employs game design elements which are used in so called non-game contexts in attempts to improve user engagement. The main purpose of the courses is to increase specialists’ awareness about the role vibroacoustic plays in the industry. This course will provide a source of expertise on acoustic issues in terms of specific needs imposed by a labour market. The implemented project is not a single event, but a part of a large strategy aimed at expanding and strengthening the knowledge about acoustics, supporting the development of innovative teaching methods, services and practices at the national and international level.

The project involves 5 organizations from 4 countries (with associated partners) – 2 enterprises (KFB Poland, Jazzy Innovations) and 3 universities (Ruhr University in Bochum, Catholic University of Leuven, Slovak University of Technology). Partners will be supported by associated partners from the world of industry, representing the audience. This is an extremely important for the project because it will allow the exchange of knowledge and experience between higher education institutions, and entrepreneurs. The project is coordinated by KFB, but the responsibility for its implementation depend on all partners involved. Our partners are involved in the creation of educational materials, which will then be transformed into a form of application and e-learning course.

Major recipients of acoustic courses are: specialists of various specializations (mechanical, process, rail and automotive engineering) who use acoustic expertise in their daily work. The course have to meet the individual needs of each group. The course will be a source of knowledge about vibroacoustic issues in the context of specific needs posed by the labor market (theoretical and practical). It will allow professionals to develop new career paths and stimulate their creativity. New skills will allow to apply and design better anti-noise solutions improving acoustic comfort (locally – at the workplace, near machines and devices, regionally – reducing communication noise, industrial noise, at national and international level – creating new solutions, standards, regulations).

The final result of the project will be an Internet application consists of two modules (ACE Module1: Vibroacoustic Issues, ACE Module 2: Simulator for Engineers). Materials for self-education will be placed on the Acoustic Courseware Platform developed by KFB Polska and on Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Platforms. The courses will be placed on the platform designed and developed by KFB Polska.

website: http://ace.acoucou.org/

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Title of the project: Lauching the production of innovative acoustic panels
Priority 1: Growth of competitiveness of lower slesia enterprises (“Enterprises and Innovation”)
Operation 1.1.: “Investments for enterprises”
Scheme 1.1. A2.: “Investment subsidies for smes supporting product and process innovation at the level of the enterprise (excluding tourism projects)”

The aim of the project is to launch the production of innovative acoustic panels that are modular anti-noise solutions. As a part of the planned investment, the following prototypes of products will be implemented:

• innovative, industrial acoustic panel for outdoor applications – two variants (medium and high insulation),
• innovative, industrial acoustic panel for indoor applications (industrial halls) – two variants (medium and high insulation),
• innovative acoustic panel for enclosing the machines and devices – three variants (low, medium and high insulation),
• innovative resonant acoustic panel for enclosing the machines and devices – one variant (matching the tonal characteristics of machine noise).

The key action to develop the construction and vibroacoustic properties of the above panels were research works on anti-noise systems run by the Applicant. Carrying out the experimental development works were possible thanks to the existing and acquired research infrastructure – as a part of the project “System of modular anti-noise solutions with special vibroacoustic properties” (Operation 1.1.C – Investment subsidies for enterprises related to conducting research and development activities). Achieving the project’s goal will be possible thanks to the purchase of specialized machines enabling the production of four types of acoustic panels (eight variants) and their components. The acquired science park will allow for:

• production of surface elements of acoustic panels,
• production of acoustic panel frame elements,
• production of elements connecting acoustic panels with frame construction,
• production of sealing elements for connecting panels with wiring and ventilation,
• production of resonance elements for the acoustic panel.

As a result of the project implementation, the four new industrial types of acoustic panels (eight variants) will be implemented. This will allow our company KFB Polska Sp. z o.o. strengthening the position on the domestic market and entering the product offer into European markets (mainly German). The implementation of the project will contribute to a significant growth of competitiveness of our enterprise.

Programme: “Lifelong Learning Programme” 2007-2013 Leonardo da Vinci Transfer of Innovation
Project Reference: 2013-1-PL1-LEO05-37588
Start: 1.11.2013 End 30.04.2015

The essence of the ArAc project was to enable the transfer of knowledge and experience in the field of acoustics to the architectural industry. The result of the project was an innovative textbook, so-called multibook.

Architects use acoustic knowledge in their everyday work. However, as it resulted from the analysis carried out prior to the implementation of the project, in architectural curricula there are very few issues related to acoustics in architecture teaching programs. This problem applies to the entire European Union.

That is why we wanted to provide a tool that would enable architects to raise their competences in the field of architectural acoustics and support them in professional development.

The partnership consists of experienced teams from organizations representing several European countries. The partner institutions: Kahle Acoustics and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven from Belgium, Wroclaw University of Technology and gfai tech GmbH from Germany.

Knowledge accumulated in the multibook helps to understand and solve problems related to acoustics at the design stage. The multibook is an application for mobile devices (tablets, smartphones) and e-learning platforms, available in four languages. The user has mobile access to information at anytime and in any place. This is the first textbook of acoustics for architects of this type. Multibook is an innovative way to educate the public – “the futuristic way of education”.

More information can be found on the project website: www.arac-multibook.com

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme.This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Implemented within the framework of: Regional Operational Programme for Voivodeship of Lower Silesia
for 2007–2013
Priority 1: Growth of competitiveness of Lower Silesia enterprises (“Enterprises and Innovation”)
Operation 1.1.: “Investments for enterprises”
Scheme 1.1. C: Investment subsidies for enterprises related to conducting research and development activities
Project Reference: UDA-RPDS.01.01.00-02-244/12-00
Implementation of the project: since 3.06.2013 to 31.05.2014

The aim of the carried out works was to create and match appropriate anti-noise solutions with specific vibroacoustic properties – so-called the system of modular anti-noise solutions.

This system consists of active anti-noise solutions (using anti-noise) and passive (resonance and layered structures) with sound insulation properties specially designed for a concrete source of noise.

As part of the project the following studies were carried out:

1. Laboratory tests on acoustic insulation of acoustic panels with various construction and identification of leaks and areas with reduced acoustic insulation.
2. Laboratory tests on the effectiveness of sound radiation from panels stimulated by vibration exciter.
3. Laboratory tests of active noise reduction systems.

Implemented within the framework of: Regional Operational Programme for Voivodeship of Lower Silesia
for 2007–2013
Priority 1: Growth of competitiveness of Lower Silesia enterprises (“Enterprises and Innovation”)
Operation 1.1.: “Investments for enterprises”
Scheme 1.1. E.: “Investment subsidies supporting the development of micro-enterprises conducting business activity for up to 2 years.
Project Reference: UDA-RPDS-01.01.00-02-169/10-00
Implementation of the project: since 1.02.2011 to 29.04.2011

The aim of this project was to develop innovative technologies and products to overcome noise.

As part of this project, we have designed and implement more effective tools to solve problems with excessive noise at workstations and in the environment. Thanks to the project, we could expand the range of services offered by our company.

The project pertains to a system that is unique on a global scale and which allows automatic analysis of measured noise for identification of hazard exceeding the permissible noise levels and detection of vibroacoustic phenomena, which prove malfunction of machines, devices or production lines.

Developed solution will have functionality in the field of noise measurement and identification of its’ sources (including sources of permissible level exceeding) as well as technological prodrome of the breakdown of machines or devices, showing maintenance services which machines, devices or plant areas require urgent intervention.

Project value: 3 979 492,53 PLN

Funding granted: 2 290 045,05 PLN

Name of the institution concluding a grant agreement: The National Centre of Research and Development.