Please note: this event and its registration form are in Finnish.
The purpose of the event is to maintain and create new networks between raw material manufacturers, product manufacturers, designers, buyers, and experts. The lectures aim to share the expertise required for acoustic product development and the views of industry players on current developments in the field. Information on products available on the market will be provided at the exhibition stands. In addition, the event will provide an opportunity to learn about the testing and product development capabilities of the acoustics laboratory and, finally, to sample different types of beer.
Time: Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 9.30–16.00
Location: Turku University of Applied Sciences, EduCity
Address: Joukahaisenkatu 7, 20520 Turku
Lecture hall: Moriaberg 1002, EduCity, 1st floor (one floor up from street level)
Parking: e.g. Aimo Park, Joukahaisenkatu 10, 20520 Turku
Program
09.30–10.00 Coffee + bun
10.00–11.15 Requirements
Recycle old wool!
Turku University of Applied Sciences, Maarit Järvinen
Measurement and classification of absorption ratio
Turku University of Applied Sciences, Jukka Keränen
Sound absorption in the circular economy and biomaterials: what do we know and how can we influence it?
Turku University of Applied Sciences, Valtteri Hongisto
Product development in the life cycle of future office furniture
Martela Oy, Pasi Marttila
11.15–11.30 Short break
11.30–12.30 Development challenges and application prospects for circular economy materials – I
Title to be announced
Uusioaines Oy, Tiina Partanen
Acoustics adds value to side streams
Fiberwood Oy, Kimmo Huttunen
Title to be announced
Aisti Corporation Oy, Petri Jetsu
12.30–13.30 Lunch and networking
13.30–14.30 Development challenges and application prospects for circular economy materials – II
Advanced materials and acoustic performance – An elegant way to create added value for customers
Lumir Spray Oy, Olli Koski
Recycled fibers – turning textiles into acoustics
Vilikkala Trading Oy, Jari Toivonen
Challenges of recycling polyester fibers in production
Ewona Finland Oy, Sami Luhtaanmäki
14.30–15.00 Presentation of the acoustics laboratory
The laboratory is located on the seminar room’s lower floor
15.00–16.00 Networking continues with tastings from Panimo brewery
Please register by Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
The event stands will feature
(The list will be updated as registrations come in)*
- Fiberwood Oy
- Yeseco Oy
- Turku University of Applied Sciences, Acoustics laboratory
*For latest updates, see Turku University of Applied Sciences’ event page (in Finnish).
Funder
This seminar is related to the Kira Circularis project.
Additional information
Valtteri Hongisto, Turku University of Applied Sciences
+358 40 585 1888
valtteri.hongisto@turkuamk.fi
