All items tagged with manufacturing (148)

AVPro Global Acquires RTI Control

May 29, 2025 by Joao Martins

AVPro Global Acquires RTI Control

AVPro Global Holdings LLC, the company that currently combines AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, ThenAudio, and Murideo, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a recognized leader in intelligent home and business control and automation solutions. One of the last independent control and automation manufacturers present in both the commercial and residential installation markets, RTI is headquartered in Shakopee, MN, not too far from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where AVPro is based.

Peter Freedman Acquires Lectrosonics. Announces Røde and Mackie Manufacturing in the US

May 8, 2025 by Joao Martins

Peter Freedman Acquires Lectrosonics. Announces Røde and Mackie Manufacturing in the US

The Freedman Group, the parent company 100% owned by Peter Freedman, owner of Røde, Mackie, Aphex, SoundField, and Event Electronics, has revealed the acquisition of Lectrosonics, the globally renowned US manufacturer of professional wireless audio systems. Lectrosonics' motto is "Made in the USA by a Bunch of Fanatics" and mirrors the fact that the company manufactures all of its products in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Peter Freedman, wants to expand those operations to also manufacture Mackie products in the US.

MISCO Introduces Cobot-Assisted Microspeaker Manufacturing in the US

May 1, 2025 by Joao Martins

MISCO Introduces Cobot-Assisted Microspeaker Manufacturing in the US

MISCO, the Minnesota-based speaker manufacturer now celebrating over 75 years in operation, has announced the launch of new production lines using collaborative robotics (cobot) for microspeaker manufacturing at its Energy Park facility. This development positions MISCO as the first US manufacturer to mass-produce microspeakers — audio components under two inches in diameter — using cobot technology.

Audio Manufacturing and Tariff Strategies Webinar, May 6

April 30, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Manufacturing and Tariff Strategies Webinar, May 6

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) is hosting a new live talk to discuss the current uncertainty in global manufacturing and trade. Audio manufacturing, tariffs, challenges, and strategies to manage a business in an unprecedented and unpredictable environment are the motivation for this conversation with Ben Yeung, Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer at Fujikon Industrial, in Hong Kong. Join the live conversation next Tuesday, May 6.

Audeze Announces LCD-S20 Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones Featuring SLAM Technology

April 10, 2025 by Joao Martins

Audeze Announces LCD-S20 Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones Featuring SLAM Technology

Audeze announced the new LCD-S20 closed-back headphones, the first planar model from the Californian company featuring their patent-pending SLAM technology for powerful bass response and improved spatial imaging, along with a new magnetic earpad attachment system. At $499, LCD-S20 becomes Audeze’s most affordable LCD headphones, appealing to a whole new group of content producers, musicians, and music enthusiasts that always admired the planar magnetic products from the manufacturer.

Siemens Acquires DownStream Technologies to Expand PCB Design-to-Manufacturing Flow

April 8, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Siemens Acquires DownStream Technologies to Expand PCB Design-to-Manufacturing Flow

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today that it has completed the acquisition of DownStream Technologies, a leading provider of manufacturing data preparation solutions for printed circuit board (PCB) design. This acquisition strengthens Siemens’ PCB design portfolio and expands its footprint in the electronics small and medium-sized business (SMB) market, and enables greater process coverage, from design to manufacturing preparation.

Scan-Speak Moves to New Modern Facilities in Herning

April 4, 2025 by Joao Martins

Scan-Speak Moves to New Modern Facilities in Herning

After 34 years in Videbæk, speaker manufacturer Scan-Speak is relocating to new modern facilities in Herning, Central Denmark. A move focused on the future, according to sales director Jann U. Evers, the new facilities located approximately half an hour’s drive from the historical headquarters will meet the company’s increasing need for optimized production and logistics. “The time has come to move to more suitable premises!,” says Jann Evers.

xMEMS Introduces Amplifier-Less MEMS Tweeter for 2-Way Wireless Earbuds

March 27, 2025 by Joao Martins

xMEMS Introduces Amplifier-Less MEMS Tweeter for 2-Way Wireless Earbuds

xMEMS unveiled Lassen, the company’s latest member of its growing µFidelity range of MEMS drivers, and the first “amplifier-less” MEMS tweeter optimized for 2-way True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds. According to xMEMS, Lassen brings a number of advantages with no need for a piezo amplifier, reducing cost, size, and power consumption while maintaining exceptional sound performance with up to 115dB SPL in the 6kHz–20kHz range. For manufacturers, Lassen lowers integration costs by 25% making room for other advanced features, and allowing consistent sound quality in mass production.

Tariffs and Risks to Global Supply Chains Webinar, March 27

March 18, 2025 by Joao Martins

Tariffs and Risks to Global Supply Chains Webinar, March 27

The Audio and Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association is promoting the free webinar "Using Tariffs As A Geopolitical Weapon – The Uncertainty and Risk to Global Supply Chains," presented by Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute. Another online session of interest for the overall audio industry. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Noon Pacific Time.

Supply Chain, Import/Export, and Tariffs Webinar, February 25

February 18, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Supply Chain, Import/Export, and Tariffs Webinar, February 25

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) is hosting a timely live webinar to discuss the current uncertainty in global manufacturing and trade. During this new APDA presentation, Dan Digre, President and CEO, MISCO, will discuss the current market volatility and the challenges resulting from US protectionism. How does one of the last remaining US loudspeaker manufacturers and a pioneer in manufacturing speakers and audio systems for OEM customers across the globe deal with tariffs?

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