Rich Bestafka's Contact Details

Rich Bestafka's Company Details

Knowles is a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio processing, and precision device solutions, serving the consumer electronics, communications, medtech, defense, electric vehicle, and industrial markets. We use our leading position in SiSonic™ MEMS microphones, balanced armature speakers, and strong capabilities in audio processing technologies to optimize audio systems and improve the user experience in mobile, ear, IoT, computing, and medtech applications. We are also a leader in high-performance capacitors and RF solutions for a diverse set of marketsHeadquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has employees across 11 countries, including more than 800 engineers dedicated to pioneering acoustics and audio technology. This R&D investment, coupled with our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities around the world, enable us to deliver advanced MEMS microphones, balanced armature speakers, voice processing and algorithms, and precision device solutions. We see possibility in unexpected places, and are unified by a spirit of innovation to constantly push boundaries, drive the industry forward and enable people to experience improved voice and audio quality in every facet of their lives. We transform the way people communicate, interact with technology and enjoy sound. We are Knowles.