Knowles (NYSE:KN) (NYSE: KN) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing and precision device solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones, balanced armature receivers, acoustic filters, and custom audio processing integrated circuits. These solutions are designed to enable clear speech, enhanced voice capture and intelligent audio performance in a variety of end markets.
Founded in 1946, Knowles has evolved from its roots in vacuum tube components to become a pure-play audio technology provider following its spin-off from Dover Corporation in 2014. Over the decades, the company has expanded its capabilities through internal research and development as well as strategic acquisitions, broadening its offerings to serve consumer electronics, enterprise communications, automotive, defense and aerospace, and industrial applications.
Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles operates research, development and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s global footprint supports high-volume production in locations such as Malaysia, the Philippines and China, while design centers in California, Sweden and Japan focus on next-generation acoustic innovations. This geographic diversity allows Knowles to collaborate closely with major OEMs and ODMs worldwide.
Knowles is led by a management team with deep expertise in acoustics, semiconductor design and global supply chain operations. The executive leadership drives continuous investment in new materials, miniaturization and artificial intelligence–enabled audio processing to address the growing demand for immersive sound, voice user interfaces and active noise cancellation across consumer and professional markets.
