Our commitments in terms of Sustainability
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Energetic efficiency
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XMEMS transducers are more energy efficient than traditional transducers. This means they use less power to produce high-quality sound, which can extend the devices' battery life and reduce the frequency of recharges. This energy efficiency contributes to a reduced carbon footprint over the entire life cycle of the product.
Reduction of Materials Used
MEMS transducers are manufactured using microfabrication techniques that require fewer materials per unit compared to traditional dynamic transducers. This reduction in the consumption of raw materials makes it possible to reduce the environmental impact linked to the extraction and processing of these materials.
Durability and Longevity
XMEMS transducers are designed to be more robust and durable. Their solid structure reduces the failure rate and extends the life of the headphones so increased durability means less electronic waste, and longevity of the materials used.
Cleaner Manufacturing
MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology uses microfabrication techniques similar to those used in the semiconductor industry, these processes are cleaner and extremely controlled
MEMS are manufactured from silicon wafers, using manufacturing processes that significantly reduce the use of harmful materials than those required for the manufacture of traditional electromagnetic components.
- **Fewer toxic materials**: The manufacturing of MEMS avoids the use of heavy metals and other toxic substances often used in the manufacturing of traditional transducers.
Recyclability and End of Life
The materials used in MEMS are more easily recyclable:
Silicon is an abundant, non-toxic material that is easy to recycle compared to the complex and often toxic materials in electrodynamic transducers. The simplified structure of MEMS devices allows for easier disassembly and recycling at end of life, thereby reducing electronic waste.
Emissions Reduction
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are lower in MEMS manufacturing, MEMS microfabrication processes do not use the intensive heat treatments needed in traditional transducer manufacturing, thereby reducing CO2 emissions.
Clean rooms and controlled environments used for MEMS manufacturing can significantly minimize emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants.