Company background
HiWave is the new name for the company formerly called NXT, or New Transducers, that was set up to develop flat panel loudspeaker technology using Bending Wave Physics. With its origins in the UK-based hi-fi industry, NXT was able to create Intellectual Property enabling excitation of many sizes, shapes and types of surface to create conformal and panel speakers. Further development of the technology created Balanced Mode Radiators, a full-range wide-angle speaker driver delivering true-to-life audio reproduction. The ability to handle low frequencies enables sub-audio waveforms to be utilised in tactile, or haptic feedback, and NXT?s technology proved to offer superlative solutions for haptic response in touch screens and panels. The technological realisation of Bending Wave Physics encompasses the software, hardware and transducer technology required to deliver top quality audio and haptic solutions to consumer, computing, automotive, industrial and aerospace market sectors.
HiWave was created in late 2010 as the rebirth of NXT to commercially exploit the technology developed over a number of years, and was aligned with consumers? quest for superior quality audio in small form factor and portable devices, and the recognised need to offer users of hand-held computing and communications platforms an enhanced user interaction through tactile response. HiWave offers a range of products encompassing physical and electronic components and platforms that offer designers a rapid route to market with market-leading technology.
Why HiWave?... Human Interface Waveforms! This is serious science, and demands the capabilities of top-level scientists and engineers to create solutions that provide end-users of enabled products with a sub-conscious recognition that their experience is all the better thanks to HiWave?s technology.
Why is Human Interface so important?... In today?s world of converged consumer electronics, the user needs to make use of all senses to optimise efficient usage. Audio cues, voice prompts, tactile feedback all enhance the user?s productivity. Consumers also deserve the best in audio entertainment, and thanks to HiWave, the best experience at an affordable price is now a reality.