ITASCA, Ill., and IRVINE, Calif. — Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a global leader in advanced micro-acoustic microphones and audio processing solutions, announced the successful completion of the sale of its Consumer MEMS Microphone business to Syntiant Corp., a leader in AI-powered edge processing solutions.
The transaction marks a significant milestone for both companies. Knowles will continue to focus on its core markets, including high-performance capacitors, RF filtering products, and advanced micro-acoustic microphones for industrial and medical applications.
Meanwhile, Syntiant gains a robust portfolio of consumer MEMS microphone technology, strengthening its edge AI hardware and software integration capabilities.
Strategic Growth for Both Companies
For Knowles, this divestiture aligns with its strategic focus on higher-margin, growth-oriented businesses while optimizing its portfolio. The transaction allows Knowles to increase investments in its core markets, driving innovation and operational excellence.
“This sale represents an important step in our strategic transformation, allowing us to focus on our highest-value opportunities. We are confident that Syntiant is the right partner to drive continued innovation and success in the Consumer MEMS Microphone market.”
–Jeffrey Niew, President and CEO of Knowles
For Syntiant, the acquisition accelerates its vision of delivering power-efficient, AI-driven audio and voice solutions across a broad spectrum of consumer devices, including hearables, wearables, and IoT products.
Kurt Busch, CEO of Syntiant, commented: “Acquiring Knowles’ Consumer MEMS Microphone division is a game-changing move for Syntiant. It enhances our ability to deliver industry-leading AI capabilities at the edge while expanding our product portfolio to better serve our customers’ growing demands for intelligent audio solutions.”
Strengthening AI-Driven Audio Innovation
Knowles’ Consumer MEMS Microphone division has long been recognized for its cutting-edge designs, advanced manufacturing processes, and consistent delivery of high-performance audio solutions. This acquisition positions Syntiant to leverage Knowles’ technology to accelerate the development of next-generation edge AI solutions.
The integration of Knowles’ MEMS microphone technologies with Syntiant’s neural decision processors is expected to yield new innovations in voice recognition, noise suppression, and real-time audio analytics.
Both companies are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for customers, suppliers, and partners as they move forward with their respective strategic goals.
About Knowles Corporation
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a global leader and innovator of advanced micro-acoustic microphones, balanced armature speakers, and high-performance capacitors. Knowles focuses on delivering high-value solutions to customers in industrial, medical, and high-performance audio markets. The company is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. For more information, visit www.knowles.com.
About Syntiant Corp.
Syntiant Corp. is a leader in delivering AI-powered edge processing solutions that bring ultra-low-power, high-performance intelligence to edge devices. Syntiant’s neural decision processors enable advanced voice and sensor applications across consumer electronics, IoT, and industrial products. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, visit www.syntiant.com.
