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USound and OBO Pro2 Release Greip Dual-Input Microspeaker Module
July 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

USound and OBO Pro2 Release Greip Dual-Input Microspeaker Module

USound, the MEMS microspeaker pioneer announced a strategic cooperation with OBO Pro2 to manufacture a new audio module that exceeds the requirements for high-resolution in-ear monitors (IEMs) and true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, including ANC-based designs. Incorporating OBO Pro2's cutting-edge Silicon Rubber technology and a USound MEMS driver, the new Greip dual-input speaker module enables superior audio performance and integration flexibility.
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Rockwool Targets Sweden for Ambitious Nordic Growth Plans
June 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

Rockwool Targets Sweden for Ambitious Nordic Growth Plans

Currently expanding in North America and Europe, Rockwool announced it will start building a new factory in Eskilstuna, Sweden, approx. 100 kilometres west of Stockholm, a logistically ideal location to serve customers in the Swedish and Finnish markets. The new Rockwool factory will feature its proprietary large-scale electric melting technology that will help meet the growing demand for low-carbon impact insulation in the region.
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Manger Audio Introduces the Next Generation of Its Star-Shaped Bending Wave Transducer
June 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

Manger Audio Introduces the Next Generation of Its Star-Shaped Bending Wave Transducer

Manger Audio, the specialized speaker manufacturer from Mellrichstadt, Germany, announced the sixth generation of its globally recognized star-shaped transducer, the W06. The Manger driver works on the principle of bending waves, featuring a flat, flexible diaphragm, and unique coil assembly. In its six major redesign, the Manger W06 transducer now features an optimized motor, new damping system, and a new chassis design, delivering improved linearity, lower distortion, and even more impressive dynamics.
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Harman Opens Consumer Audio Engineering Lab in Denmark and New Factory in Thailand
June 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

Harman Opens Consumer Audio Engineering Lab in Denmark and New Factory in Thailand

Harman International Industries has opened an Audio Engineering Lab in Kvistgaard, Denmark, aiming to research and develop new headphone audio technologies. Harman's newest audio lab, dedicated to hearables development, is the first of its kind in Europe, benefiting from pool of audio and acoustic engineers that graduate from Denmark universities, among other advantages. Harman also announced a new manufacturing facility in Thailand, to support Harman's portfolio of automotive and components solutions.
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Infineon Announces Next Generation CoolGaN Transistor Families
May 31, 2024 by Joao Martins

Infineon Announces Next Generation CoolGaN Transistor Families

Infineon Technologies announced two new generations of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) CoolGaN devices which now enable Gallium Nitride (GaN) to be used in voltage classes from 40V to 700V in a broader array of applications that help drive digitalization and decarbonization. These two product families, now expanded with the portfolio that resulted from the GaN Systems acquisition, are manufactured on high performance 8-inch in-house foundry processes in Kulim (Malaysia) and Villach (Austria).
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Sennheiser Group Expands Production Facility in Germany
May 16, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Group Expands Production Facility in Germany

The Sennheiser Group is investing significantly in its own plants, now fully focused on its range of professional audio products. The family-owned company says it's strengthening the independence of its production and ensuring its continued success. At its headquarters in Wedemark, near Hanover, investments are currently being made in state-of-the-art production technologies, particularly in printed circuit board assembly.
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Warwick Acoustics Expands Sustainable Manufacturing Site for Automotive Audio Products
May 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Warwick Acoustics Expands Sustainable Manufacturing Site for Automotive Audio Products

Warwick Acoustics confirmed that its expanded manufacturing operations will be based at the MIRA Technology Park (MTP), the UK's largest automotive research and development site, where the company is already headquartered. The Warwickshire-based company signed its first production contract in June 2023 to manufacture its unique speaker systems. The new facility offers a 10-fold increase in production capacity in readiness for automotive take-up.
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USound and Minami Sign Partnership to Facilitate Collaboration with Top-Tier Brands
April 30, 2024 by Joao Martins

USound and Minami Sign Partnership to Facilitate Collaboration with Top-Tier Brands

USound, the MEMS speakers pioneer from Austria, announced a partnership with Minami Acoustics Limited, the renowned Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) that helps support some of the most recognizable global brands in headphones, earphones, headsets, and hearing aids. Together, the two companies will further facilitate the adoption of USound’s patented MEMS speaker technology by leading brands.
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Digigram Expands with Acquisition of Noise and Vibration Testing Systems Specialist OROS
April 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Digigram Expands with Acquisition of Noise and Vibration Testing Systems Specialist OROS

Digigram has acquired Grenoble-based OROS, also a French company specializing in noise and vibration testing systems. This acquisition by the audio over IP solutions company expands the Digigram Group's build-up strategy focused on critical audio applications. OROS high end solutions meet the requirements and expectations of automotive, aerospace, marine energy & process, manufacturing and automation industries. The amount of the transaction has not been disclosed.
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AudioControl Expands Manufacturing Operations Less Than a Year After Acquisition
April 11, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Expands Manufacturing Operations Less Than a Year After Acquisition

Seattle, WA-based AudioControl reports that its operations are now delivering best products and customer support in the brand’s nearly five-decade history across all critical phases of the company thanks to a significant investment by AVPro Global since the August, 2023 acquisition. New R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and customer service teams are now able to yield just-in-time delivery of multizone entertainment and home theater products to integrators.
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