Knowles extends custom miniaturisation capabilities

Knowles specialises in small, intricate components and assemblies with tight tolerances and high precision. Its miniaturisation capabilities will provide MedTech OEMs with customised design, development, and manufacturing services for scalable miniature components and assemblies.

"For more than 70 years, Knowles has been a leading innovator of miniaturised 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 characterised by our unwavering commitment to consistency, reliability, precision, and quality, and we look forward to bringing those values to MedTech OEMs as they optimise their design for manufacturability, supply chain, and production timelines.”

Knowles will offer services including micro-stamping, micro-moulding, 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 miniaturisation 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.