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Innovative, precision miniaturization capabilities will expand product offerings in the medical devices market.

ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 5, 2024-- Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and RF products, has announced that it will offer its high-precision miniaturization capabilities to MedTech OEMs.

Knowles specializes in small, intricate components and assemblies with tight tolerances and high precision. Its miniaturization capabilities will provide MedTech OEMs with customized design, development, and manufacturing services for scalable miniature components and assemblies. With strong manufacturing prowess and design and development expertise, Knowles will help companies scale production efficiently and cost-effectively.

“For more than 70 years, Knowles has been a leading innovator of miniaturized technologies for the hearing health sector. As demand for precision-crafted components rises for MedTech companies, we’re eager to extend our services to OEMs in the category,” said Jon Kiachian, president of MedTech and Specialty Audio at Knowles. “Our services are characterized by our unwavering commitment to consistency, reliability, precision and quality, and we look forward to bringing those values to MedTech OEMs as they optimize their design for manufacturability, supply chain and production timelines.”

Knowles will offer services including micro-stamping, micro-molding, micro-ultra fine wire coil winding, micro connector and cable assembly, microelectronics, precision machining, and design and development to MedTech OEMs. These services will benefit the innovation of several medical device categories, including implantable devices, precision surgical instruments, surgical robotics, diagnostics, and drug delivery systems. Leveraging its state-of-the-art precision miniaturization technologies to achieve micron-level accuracy, Knowles adheres to strict specifications and conducts validation and verification testing to ensure that every component and sub-assembly meets the required standards.

Knowles is dedicated to providing exceptional manufacturing at scale, design expertise, and efficient supply chain management while maintaining cost-effectiveness, high performance standards, and robust quality. To learn more, visit https://www.knowles.com/products/miniaturization-capabilities.

About Knowles

Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global provider of high performance capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filtering products, and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, serving the medtech, defense, consumer electronics, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables us to deliver innovative solutions across multiple applications. Knowles, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has approximately 7,100 employees at facilities located in 15 countries around the world. For more information, visit knowles.com.

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