Maintenance is also hassle-free. This is done by adding a transparent noise shielding sheet, such as Plexiglas or glass, and cutting away a portion of the exterior fabric. A shade can then be added to this window, and raised or lowered when desired. Though initially designed with nursing homes in mind, Quiet Curtains has broad consumer applications, Ahuja says. Noise reduction capabilities can also be customized.
Size is yet another aspect of the invention's flexibility.
Or large-scale curtains can be constructed for the factory floor. Specific costs haven't been determined yet. But he is confident Quiet Curtains can be cost-efficient for a broad range of users. Industrial Modernization Georgia Tech Policy Project analyzing new technology adoption. Benchmarking surveys of similar Georgia and German industries indicate that a higher percentage of German manufacturers use new technologies and methods, such as computer-aided design, manufacturing cells and ISO 9000.