All items tagged with supply chain (51)

Loudspeaker Manufacturing, Patents, and Driver Characterizations in Voice Coil August 2022

July 27, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Loudspeaker Manufacturing, Patents, and Driver Characterizations in Voice Coil August 2022

August is traditionally the voice-coil-focused issue of Voice Coil, offering an always-valuable perspective on the state of the loudspeaker industry. In this issue, Mike Klasco discusses Audio Manufacturing in The Philippines, James Croft explores another key Mayht patent, and Vance Dickason measures and characterizes the B&C Speakers DE111-8 1" compression driver, and the MD60N-6 2.5” Dome Midrange from SB Acoustics' Satori line.

Supply Chain and Sourcing Outside of China - Manufacturing in The Philippines

June 23, 2022 by Audio Engineering_Society

Supply Chain and Sourcing Outside of China - Manufacturing in The Philippines

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) is promoter another supply chain and sourcing session to discuss manufacturing alternatives outside of China. This new online session is focused on one of the biggest audio manufacturing secrets in Asia - and for decades, the secret recipe for many of the leading brands from Japan, the US and Europe - the Philippines.

Audinate Announces New OEM Modules to Offset Supply Chain Headwinds

June 13, 2022 by Joao Martins

Audinate Announces New OEM Modules to Offset Supply Chain Headwinds

Addressing one of the most important, complex, and dynamic commercial issues impacting the global audio and video industry, during InfoComm 2022 Audinate announced the actions the company has been taking to minimize and mitigate the impact of global supply issues. In addition, as part of its strategy to ensure availability of product, the company announced next generation, drop-in replacements for its popular Brooklyn and Fremont modules.

Stay on Top of Loudspeaker Industry Developments with Voice Coil April 2022

March 29, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Stay on Top of Loudspeaker Industry Developments with Voice Coil April 2022

Voice Coil April 2022 is now available and brings an interesting overview of the latest updates to Loudsoft's FINE Suspension Nonlinear FEA Spider and Surround Design software. Mike Klasco discusses Cables, Lead Wires, and Connector/Terminal Technology, and there's an updated directory of vendors and manufacturers in those product segments. Then, Vance Dickason characterizes the AMT 23CM1.1-C Air Motion Transformer from Mundorf, and the Beyma CD1ND 1" Polyimide Diaphragm Compression Driver and TD-194 compact horn.

Meeting Supply for Vacuum Tubes - Time to Save Those Tubes?

March 18, 2022 by Joao Martins

Meeting Supply for Vacuum Tubes - Time to Save Those Tubes?

The situation in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia are having a significant impact on the global supply of tubes to the audio industry. Both Ukraine and Russia are important suppliers of raw materials, and the sanctions are likely to cause further strain over the supply of source materials that all manufacturers of tubes need. In China there are also significant disruptions caused by pandemic lockdowns, transportation challenges, and cost increases. How many tube manufacturing operations remain viable? Western Electric says there is hope... in the US!

Update Regarding the Supply of Amplifier Tubes from Tube Amp Doctor

March 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Update Regarding the Supply of Amplifier Tubes from Tube Amp Doctor

It's a known fact that both Ukraine and Russia are important suppliers of raw materials, particularly steel and aluminum, but also many critical parts and components for the electronic industry. The invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed over Russia are obviously having a significant impact over the global supply of tubes. Tube Amp Doctor Musikhandels GmbH, based in Germany, just released a situation update regarding the supply of amplifier tubes.

Cadence and Dassault Systèmes Partner on Electronic Systems Development

February 23, 2022 by Joao Martins

Cadence and Dassault Systèmes Partner on Electronic Systems Development

A partnership between Cadence and Dassault Systèmes intends to leverage the Cadence Allegro platform and the 3DExperience SolidWorks CAD software platform to optimize electromechanical systems modeling, design, simulation and product lifecycle management. The two companies are determined to accelerate innovation and time-to-product realization by improving modeling, simulation, virtual twin experiences, collaboration, manufacturing and supply chain execution.

What's Happening in China? AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

December 3, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

What's Happening in China? AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

December 8, the AES Audio Product Education Institute presents an interesting talk in its Supply Chain and Sourcing education pillar addressing Quality Assurance and Procurement in Asia. This online session explores how to deal with remote production and quality control, given the traveling restrictions. David Lindberg and Mike Klasco invited Brad Poling and Steve Howell to share their experiences working with audio manufacturers to ensure product quality, factory relationships, and reduce returns.

Update from Asahi Kasei Microdevices - The Return of Velvet Sound

December 2, 2021 by Joao Martins

Update from Asahi Kasei Microdevices - The Return of Velvet Sound

Following the major fire that destroyed its semiconductor factory in Japan, Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) is back online and promises new announcements in January 2022. audioXpress received notice from Gaku Suzuki, General Manager for Digital Marketing HiFi ICs at AKM that the company's famed Velvet Sound DACs and ADCs are about to resume production. We also learned that the company intends to focus on a new generation of chips and offer updated replacements for existing references.

AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

November 18, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

December 8, the AES Audio Product Education Institute presents an interesting talk in its Supply Chain and Sourcing education pillar addressing Quality Assurance and Procurement in Asia. This online session explores how to deal with remote production and quality control, given the traveling restrictions. David Lindberg and Mike Klasco invited Brad Poling and Steve Howell to share their experiences working with audio manufacturers to ensure product quality, factory relationships, and reduce returns.

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