AkzoNobel develops 'singing' paint

AkzoNobel has developed new technology which is set to pump up the volume for 21^st century lifestyles and revolutionise the way people listen to music. The company's scientists have created an ultrasonic coating – or singing paint – which can turn surfaces into surround sound speakers.
 
Known as LiquidSoundz, the breakthrough paint ‘n’ play technology uses embedded nanobots to convert signals from audio devices, which are transmitted via a downloadable app known as the Wall of Soundz.
 
“We know that our paint looks awesome, so we set out to try and make it sound really cool as well. We are always trying to increase the tempo of our innovation and we are confident that LiquidSoundz will meet with a chorus of approval from music fans everywhere,” explained Filip Aroo, who conducted the project.
 
The key to the new technology lies in the funky nanotechnology embedded in the pigments, which is capable of receiving audio signals and then generating the sound waves that make those signals audible.
 
Launch colours will include, Red Zeppellin, Teal Diamond, Fleetwood Black, Run DM Sepia, Depeche Mauve and Chris de Burgundy.
 
“This is an incredibly exciting breakthrough which heralds a new wave for the coatings industry. I think it's fair to say it could be music to the ears of many designers and architects, not to mention anyone who is thinking of jazzing up their homes. Your walls can now quite literally sing the blues – or the reds, greens or yellows,” noted Dr Peri Neal, Head of Nanotech Coatings, AkzoNobel.
 
Dr Neal added, “LiquidSoundz rocks. It’s completely in tune with modern lifestyles and I think customers will be singing its praises once it makes its live debut.”