Knowles

Knowles Acoustics is the leading designer and manufacturer of advanced acoustic components founded in 1946. In addition to being the market leader for components to the global hearing aid industry, Knowles Acoustics is also the leading provider of MEMS surface mount microphones to major cell phone brands and consumer electronic devices the world over. Included in their product line are dampers, microphones, and speakers.

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., USA, Knowles is the market leader and global supplier of advanced micro-acoustic equipment, specialty components, and human-computer interface solutions for mobile communications, consumer electronics, medical technology, military/space, and other industrial end markets. Knowles is experienced, test strict, provide accurate and reliable products, including hearing aid components, MEMs (MEMs) microphone, speaker, receiver, sensor, capacitor, oscillator, etc.

It has been manufacturing in Asia since 1974 and has established world-class factories in China and Malaysia. With more than 10,000 employees worldwide, it has 37 branches around the world, including design centers in Europe, Asia and North America. Products and services are based on the combined advantages of microcapacitors, balanced armatures and CMOS/MEMS technology platforms for digital cameras, PDAs, high-performance headsets and advanced applications. At the same time, Knowles Sound Solutions is the world's leading manufacturer of moving coil speakers and receivers for mobile phones and other consumer electronics.