FloDesign Sonics (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption With funding from NSF, FloDesign Sonics, a small business based in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, has developed a new, efficient separation technology that can help clean produced water. The company's innovation uses acoustic waves to continuously capture and separate particles or droplets from water or other liquids without using filters or chemicals. Credit FloDesign Sonics, Inc. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.