All items tagged with manufacturing (125)

Dirac Teams Up With OSM Group to Offer Spatial Audio Solutions for Next-Generation Headphones

January 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Teams Up With OSM Group to Offer Spatial Audio Solutions for Next-Generation Headphones

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and OSM Group, a global designer, developer and manufacturer have entered into an agreement to include Dirac’s industry-leading spatial audio solution in headphones created by OSM for its global portfolio of electronics customers. Under the terms of the agreement, OSM Group will license the Dirac spatial audio solution for integration into headphones that the company develops for leading brands around the world.

Audio Product Education Institute Promotes New Supply Chain Webinar with Hansong and Tristar

December 30, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Product Education Institute Promotes New Supply Chain Webinar with Hansong and Tristar

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), the Audio Engineering Society (AES) initiative promoting methodologies, practices and technologies involved in developing and bringing audio products to market, will host its fourth online event addressing Supply Chain & Sourcing. The webinar, Wednesday, January 6 (12:00pm ET), will welcome industry experts from two major audio industry suppliers – Hansong Technology and Tristar Electronics.

Audio Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction to a Brave New World

December 16, 2020 by Mike Klasco

Audio Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction to a Brave New World

This article for Voice Coil magazine offers a valuable perspective about one of the most promising manufacturing opportunities in Asia. While there has been speaker parts manufacturing and speaker assembly for more than 20 years in Vietnam, the recent influx of speaker and audio OEM/ODMs that are expanding satellite factories through the country was motivated particularly by companies looking to counter the trading tariffs imposed in the United States. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2020.

Microphone Maker Ear Trumpet Labs Wraps Up 2020 with Record Sales

December 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Microphone Maker Ear Trumpet Labs Wraps Up 2020 with Record Sales

Rounding out 2020, boutique microphone company Ear Trumpet Labs celebrates record sales, a healthy staff, and increased diversity efforts; a triumph for small businesses everywhere during a year when the music industry has been one of the hardest hit. A mighty team of six powers Ear Trumpet Labs out of a small workshop in Portland, OR, where they handcraft each microphone.

Audio Product Education Institute Promotes Webinar with Key Audio Industry Suppliers

December 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Product Education Institute Promotes Webinar with Key Audio Industry Suppliers

The third online event promoted by the Audio Product Education Institute on its Supply Chain & Sourcing pillar will take place December 15 at 9am Pacific (12pm Eastern). The webinar will welcome industry experts from two major audio industry suppliers - Fujikon Industrial and Tonly Electronics - detailing their organizations operations and valuable perspective. In conversation with Dave Lindberg (DB Enterprises), and Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific), the two companies will address key questions for the audio industry.

Practical Test & Measurement: What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices

December 3, 2020 by Dan Knighten

Practical Test & Measurement: What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices

In this Test & Measurement article from Dan Knighten (Audio Precision), the author focuses on the practical question of manufacturing test strategies and objectives and shares what measurements reveal about the device under test, offers suggestions for specific measurements, and provides techniques for various devices and scenarios. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2020.

Renkus-Heinz Expects No Delays and No Halt in Product in Result of AKM Factory Fire

November 25, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Expects No Delays and No Halt in Product in Result of AKM Factory Fire

In light of the recent fire at Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), companies who depend upon those critical components are now getting questioned about foreseeable consequences. Californian professional loudspeaker manufacturer Renkus-Heinz sent out a message reassuring its partners who rely on the company’s professional loudspeaker solutions that there will be no shortage of product, nor delay in deliveries.

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.

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.

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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