Soccer stars and astronauts sleep better thanks to Greiner Assistec
Revolutionary sleep and regeneration therapy with the Neurostimulator developed by a German-Austrian industrial cooperation.
A completely new and thoroughly effective sleep and regeneration therapy has been introduced with the “inPulser” by the German company Infrasonics. Greiner Assistec (Austria), a Greiner Packaging International division, produces the core element of this system – the Neurostimulator. Eurofoam – also from Austria – produces the pillow it is completed with. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and the German Aerospace Authority tested and were convinced by its effect.
Kremsmünster, 28 June 2012 – Over a third of the European population suffers from insomnia. And more than half of all elderly people suffer from sleeplessness. Infrasonics developed the “inPulser” sleep and regeneration therapy to help this enormous group of people. The world’s first sleep system provides effective help for sleepless nights resulting from disorders of different causes. Audio signals extend the deep sleep phase of the sleeping person and contribute to a significant reduction of brain activity for the user.
The Neurostimulator key component
Greiner Assistec, a Greiner Packaging International division, has had an active hand in developing the “inPulser” Neurostimulator. This is a key component of the inPulser three-part therapy set. The set is completed with special audio software and a sound pillow with integrated loudspeakers. Infrasonics commissioned Eurofoam to produce the sound pillow. Europe’s market leader in the production and processing of flexible polyurethane foams is well-known as a specialist for power napping solutions. For this competence Eurofoam was chosen to participate in developing the sound pillow.
High-tech for maximum sound quality
Greiner Assistec scored top points in this project, in particular with its competences in plastics injection molding, adhesive bonding and assembly. The housing for the loudspeaker system was designed in two parts comprising of a top and a lower shell. Both parts can be produced in a single injection molding process using a single tooling unit. The solution suggestion provided brought a contract for the part design and prototype production. A high quality of the sound transmission was a key requirement in the development work. A number of technical challenges had to be mastered in order to achieve this. Franz Dilly, Head of Division Greiner Assistec, said: “The optimal transmission of the sound waves requires a rigid housing. This provides for the sound wave behavior required. Equally decisive is an adhesive bond producing a tight and reliable seal, especially at the cable outlet.” Greiner Assistec placed great emphasis on achieving a clean and high quality appearance of the product and precision for the assembly. The loudspeaker system has been in series production at the St. Gallen plant (Styria, Austria) since May 2012.
Scientific tests, broad application range
The effectiveness of the inPulser for sleep and regeneration therapy has been demonstrated in several scientific tests made by German universities and polytechnics. In addition, soccer stars from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, astronaut members of the German Aerospace Authority and three care homes have also tested the product. The inPulser sleep and regeneration therapy can be applied with great success in many areas. Examples of these include neurological, psychological or stress-related insomnia problems.
Corporate data
Greiner Assistec is a division of Greiner Packaging International. Its core competences are development, production, logistics and assembly of plastic parts as also specially tailored sourcing solutions. Greiner Packaging International is one of the leading companies in the European packaging industry. The company achieved a turnover of 446.6 million euros in 2011. This represents over a third of the total turnover for the Greiner Group. Greiner Packaging International employs 3,103 people at 32 locations.
