ATA Mute Featured in NRC: Tackling Low-Frequency Noise in the Energy Transition

We are proud to share that ATA Mute and our CEO, Mohammad Kojourimanesh, were recently featured in an in-depth article by NRC, one of the most respected newspapers in the Netherlands. The article highlights our mission to tackle low-frequency noise, a growing but often overlooked challenge in the global energy transition.

ATA Mute's patented anechoic broadband compact-dampers (ABC) offer a breakthrough solution. Our ultra-thin, flexible tape—made from materials such as hemp and carbon fiber—can absorb up to 99 percent of low-frequency noise in laboratory conditions. This includes the deep hum produced by heat pumps, wind turbines, and HVAC systems, which can cause stress, sleep disturbances, and reluctance to adopt sustainable technologies.

As Mohammad explains in the article, the energy transition is making our surroundings noisier. ATA Mute is making sure it does not stay that way. Our tape addresses a critical need for quieter systems without relying on bulky insulation or power-consuming active noise cancellation. Instead, our passive design uses microscopic layers and air gaps to guide sound through a maze, absorbing it through air resistance and friction.

Key Points from the NRC Feature:

• Technology and Patents: ATA Mute holds four patents protecting its compact, multilayered design. The materials and geometry are tuned to specific frequencies, making the solution adaptable across devices.

• Partnerships in Energy and HVAC: We are working closely with manufacturers such as Weheat, Zehnder, and Intergas, and receiving interest from companies producing fans, drones, and wind turbine blades.

• Scalable Production: A facility in Germany will begin scaled manufacturing with a target of 50,000 square meters of tape in 2026, enough to treat approximately 25,000 heat pump units.

• Academic Recognition: ATA Mute originated from doctoral research at TU Eindhoven. We won the Academic Startup Competition 2025 and are part of the NWO Faculty of Impact program, with 200,000 euros in funding and entrepreneurial support.

• Sustainable Construction Applications: In collaboration with CarbonsAI, we are developing noise-absorbing wall materials by combining our dampers with porous, CO2-neutral concrete. This could eliminate the need for bulky acoustic panels in residential and office buildings.

ATA Mute is entering a pivotal phase, transitioning from a university spin-off to a high-impact scale-up. With the first production runs underway and new investment opportunities opening, we remain focused on creating quieter, more sustainable environments for all.