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Knowles Ships Two Millionth MEMS Microphone for the Hearing Health IndustryITASCA, Ill. --(Business Wire)-- Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) achieved a major milestone in the hearing health industry by shipping its two millionth MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphone for hearing instruments. Knowles is the world's largest supplier of MEMS microphone technology for electronics and the first company to successfully develop MEMS microphones for hearing instruments. The hearing health industry started to adopt MEMS microphones in 2010, and as the industry's most advanced supplier, Knowles surpassed the one million mark for distribution in November 2013. The company reached the two million milestone four times faster due to the company's dedication to continuous advancement and increased customer demand. The development of the MQM MEMS microphone series, the world's smallest and most production-friendly hearing instrument microphone, aided this volume milestone. The engineers at Knowles developed the MQM series to provide best-in-class acoustic performance for users, including a high signal-to-noise ratio and unmatched environmental robustness. The small size positions it as an attractive design for manufacturers and the ability to be surface mounted simplifies the hearing aid assembly process. "Achieving this milestone in the hearing health category reflects the growing demand for solutions with superior performance and easy manufacturing integration," said Gordon Walker, Knowles' Co-President of Specialty Components. "Our commitment to the industry makes us the only company with mature, highly customizable, and market-proven MEMS manufacturing processes focused on the hearing instrument space."
Knowles is also the producer of MEMS microphones in the GN ReSound LiNX™ and Beltone First™, the world's first Made for iPhone (News - Alert)® hearing aid. The MEMS microphone's size enables GN ReSound to develop the smallest hearing instrument on the market with the best sound experience1. "Knowles continues to innovate and enhance MEMS technology to produce the highest-quality sound performance for hearing aid users," said Brian Crannell, Senior Director of Marketing & Business Development, Specialty Components. "Our engineering expertise and rigorous testing allows us to consistently deliver microphones with the best performance in the world and most manufacturing flexibility." Product Details
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1. Lisa SJolander, Au.D., Jennifer Groth, M.A. (2014). Independent Study Identifies Surround Sound by ReSound as Top-Rated. ReSound North America, ReSound Government Services, ReSound Canada. About Knowles Corporation Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global supplier of advanced micro-acoustic solutions and specialty components serving the mobile communications, consumer electronics, medical technology, military, aerospace and industrial markets. Knowles has a leading position in micro-electro-mechanical systems microphones, speakers and receivers which are used in smartphones, tablets and mobile handsets. Knowles is also a leading manufacturer of transducers used in hearing aids and other medical devices and has a strong position in oscillators (timing devices) and capacitor components which enable various types of communication. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, rigorous testing and global scale, helps to deliver innovative solutions and consistently dependable and precise products. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has more than 10,000 employees in 36 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.knowles.com.
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