This month’s cubed looks at new loudspeaker technology which has been developed out of the University of Warwick. Its ultra-thin size means it is able to turn almost any surface into a source of sound and audio visual companies are investigating its use as point of sale posters for smart audio messaging. The advanced technology has a particular method of sound generation which could make public announcements in places such as passenger terminals clearer and crisper.

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