All items tagged with manufacturing (148)
Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test
November 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test

Audio Precision announced the APx517B acoustic analyzer, specifically designed, configured and built for the production-line testing of speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets and the wide range of consumer electronics incorporating speakers and microphones. With the introduction of the APx517B acoustic analyzer, manufacturers can deploy an integrated acoustic test system that brings the renowned quality, reliability and robustness of Audio Precision’s lab-oriented analyzers to their production lines.
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Resonado Expands Board of Advisors with Former Bose Executive Catharina Lavers Mallet
November 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Resonado Expands Board of Advisors with Former Bose Executive Catharina Lavers Mallet

Resonado, the technology startup that is now ready to bring to market its patented Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology introduced at CES 2020, announced that Catharina Lavers Mallet has joined the Resonado board of advisors. Mallet, a former Bose Corporation executive with significant experience in both startup and large corporate environments, will work with Resonado’s executive team to hone strategic direction and mature their operating model as the company expands its licensing efforts.
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AKM Semiconductor Audio DAC and ADC Production Disrupted by Fire
November 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Semiconductor Audio DAC and ADC Production Disrupted by Fire

After a major fire destroyed the Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) semiconductor factory in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, the company still has to provide a report on the disruption that this major disaster will cause to its business, particularly affecting the supply of critical DAC and ADC chips that are used by many high-end audio and studio equipment manufacturers. Non-confirmed reports state the company is already preparing to outsource production of the analog/digital LSI circuits exclusively produced at this facility.
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Loudspeaker Bonding in Perfection! Precise Adhesive Application to Components
October 1, 2020 by Special Content

Loudspeaker Bonding in Perfection! Precise Adhesive Application to Components

Bonding is an important point when it comes to ensuring the quality of each finished loudspeaker. What you need: Most precise adhesive dispensing and absolute repeatability in fast processes! preeflow dispensers are proven in loudspeaker dispensing applications worldwide: Bonding of coils, magnet system, membrane damper adhesives, wire fixation and contact protection. Smallest adhesive quantities starting from 0.001 ml can be applied – with a repeatability higher than 99%
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Expand Your Horizons in Speakers with Voice Coil September 2020
August 26, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Expand Your Horizons in Speakers with Voice Coil September 2020

This is certainly a very heterogeneous edition of Voice Coil. It features a special report about manufacturing in Vietnam, complete with a directory and a list of trade shows. Igor Levitsky returns to offer valuable details about the latest Radian Audio Engineering LT2/LT6 Ribbon Planar transducers. James Croft reviews a "Venting System for Vehicle Speaker Assembly patent," recently granted to Harman. And, Vance Dickason characterizes the ND45 1" compression driver from Oberton, and the TW29TXN-B-4 TeXtreme diaphragm tweeter from SB Acoustics' Satori line. Voice Coil September 2020 is now available online and in print.
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Audio Research Celebrates 50th Anniversary with "Audio Research: Making the Music Glow" Book
August 20, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Research Celebrates 50th Anniversary with "Audio Research: Making the Music Glow" Book

Audio Research from Maple Grove, Minnesota, partnered with author Ken Kessler in releasing a book timed to the company’s 50th anniversary, describing the past, present, and future of the audio company’s legacy. Entitled, “Audio Research: Making the Music Glow”, the book describes the people behind the company, designing, manufacturing, fine-tuning, and marketing the audio amplification and source components that have been regarded perpetually as among the best in the industry.
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OBO Pro.2 Launches New Line of Full-Range Liquid Silicone Rubber Micro Speakers
July 1, 2020 by Special Content

OBO Pro.2 Launches New Line of Full-Range Liquid Silicone Rubber Micro Speakers

OBO Pro.2’s new full-range liquid silicone rubber (LSR) micro speakers are designed for next generation earphones, wearables, and other electronic devices. These speakers feature a highly precise, customizable, and durable LSR speaker surround. OBO Pro.2’s LSR know-how and complete micro speaker value chain allow for a precision product at a competitive price.
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Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2020. Now Available Online!
July 1, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2020. Now Available Online!

In the best annual tradition of the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook, the 2020 edition contains updated company listings and so much more. In this edition, readers will find several must-read articles from some of the finest industry leaders, interviews with audio professionals on trending industry topics, and our annual industry reports about the state of the industry. Now online!
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Resonado Announces Flat Core Speaker Licensing Partnership with Zylux
June 26, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Resonado Announces Flat Core Speaker Licensing Partnership with Zylux

Audio technology startup Resonado just revealed its first major technology licensing partnership with original equipment and design manufacturing audio company, Zylux. Resonado's innovative and proprietary Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology will be manufactured and initially incorporated into a range of Zylux designs within the soundbar category, with the expectation to expand into other Zylux produced audio products in the near future. This marks Resonado’s first integration of FCS technology into a wide range of consumer-facing audio-specific products.
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Peavey Electronics Celebrates 55 Years of Business
June 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Peavey Electronics Celebrates 55 Years of Business

Peavey Electronics celebrated the 55th Anniversary of its founding on June 1, 1965. Forged in the birthplace of the blues, Peavey began during one of the most dynamic and groundbreaking years in rock music history. Peavey sent out a message reflecting on the company's 55th Anniversary celebration and its history, as well as music’s powerful ability to overcome barriers and unite people.
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