Innovation Over Fifty Years: Focus on 2000s
Starting in 2003, PUI Audio embarked on a series of innovations that focused on transducers and audio applications. It was in 2003 that the smallest surface mount transducers in the world were launched by PUI Audio, measuring 5x5x2mm.
In 2004, a Mil-Spec spray coating was offered for the paper cone of speakers and production was diversified to locations all across Asia.
In 2005, PUI Audio developed a transducer able to handle reflow at 260 degrees Celsius for 6- seconds.
In 2006, PUI supplied parts for the Apple iPod and in 2007, released the industry’s first side firing washable transducer.
The company’s name was also changed from PUI Audio Products Division to PUI Audio.
The decade’s innovation rounded out with the surface mount speaker being released.
Stay tuned to next week’s post to see what was accomplished in the 2010s.
Innovation Over 50 Years: Focus on 1980s/1990s
As we celebrate our 50 years in business, we are highlighting our key innovations per decade in five blog posts, with this second post featuring innovations in the 1980s-90s.
From 1980-1985, the first washable Transducer was introduced, and the company began to offer over 95 products.
The impact of globalization occurred as well, with production moving from Japan to Taiwan in 1986.
Other highlights that occurred during the 1990s included:
- Earning ISO-9001 Certificate
- Developed a line of SMT Alarms and Alerts
- Introduce electret microphones and a full line of receivers
Stay tuned to next week’s post to see what was accomplished in the 2000s.
Innovation Over 50 Years: Focus on the 1970s
It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since we opened our doors – but since then we have aimed to be the global leader of innovative audio solutions.
As we celebrate our 50 years in business, we are highlighting our key innovations per decade in five blog posts, starting with the 1970s.
In 1972, Projects Unlimited founded the Audio Products Division and quickly purchased the first electrical buzzers (GA 100) for telephone test sets from Roschi Electronic AG in Switzerland. More innovation in buzzer and indicators followed during the 1970s:
- 1973: First PCB mounted Buzzer offered
- 1975: First low frequency panel mounted Indicator offered
- 1976: First PCB mounted Piezo Indicator
- 1978: First externally driven Transducer
We are proud of these early innovations and look forward to sharing more with you.
PUI Audio makes it easier to design electronics faster with new SnapEDA experience
San Francisco, CA – (October 4, 2022) – SnapEDA, the first search engine for electronics design, and PUI Audio, an industry leader in audio and haptic components, have collaborated to launch the SnapEDA Viewer, an online experience that allows engineers to visualize and download CAD models for PUI Audio products.
To save engineers weeks of design work, SnapEDA created the first search engine focused on providing trustworthy electronics CAD (E-CAD) data. Traditionally, engineers have spent hours creating the CAD models needed for circuit board design. The process of creating and verifying each schematic symbol and footprint is time-consuming and expensive. The result saves time and reduces costly prototype iterations during the manufacturing process.
With this new collaboration focused on PUI Audio products, engineers can now download free, high-quality CAD models, including symbols, footprints, and 3D models, directly on the new PUI Audio website. Available parts include audio indicators, microphones, speakers, haptics, and ultrasonic transmitter and receivers.
The CAD models have been meticulously created and verified by SnapEDA’s Component Engineering Team, which leverages SnapEDA’s patented verification technology in their process.
“We continue to dedicate our efforts to making the job of our customers–the engineers–easier,” said Paul Spain, CEO of PUI Audio. “This viewer is a key component to our successful launch of an entirely new digital experience we’ve designed toward that effort.”
“PUI Audio understands that eliminating unnecessary steps is the key to keeping innovation flowing. We are excited to see what their customer base of engineers will create with this new resource,” said Natasha Baker, the CEO and Founder of SnapEDA.
In addition to being available on PUI Audio’s website via the SnapEDA Viewer, engineers can also find the CAD models on SnapEDA’s website and PCB plugins, and its larger ecosystem via the SnapEDA Syndication Network. Affiliated partners include Digi-Key, and Mouser.
To start downloading, engineers can simply search the part number they are looking for. Once they click on the Symbol, Footprint, and 3D model sections, a viewer will pop up, allowing engineers to preview the models and download them instantly in the format they prefer.
They are compatible with nearly all major PCB design tools, including Altium, Cadence OrCAD and Allegro, KiCad, Autodesk EAGLE and Fusion360, Proteus, and over 15 more.
These models have been created based on industry standards including IEEE-315 and IPC-7351B, as well as SnapEDA’s internal standards.
About SnapEDA
SnapEDA helps engineers design electronics faster. Over 1 million electronics engineers and PCB designers use its search engine for electronics design each year, creating everything from medical devices to electric vehicles. By providing ready-to-use building blocks for design, including schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models, SnapEDA unlocks massive design productivity and innovation, improving our world through better products. Learn more at www.snapeda.com.
About PUI Audio
Founded in 1972, we strive to provide the world with the most comprehensive line of high-quality audio components and innovative custom solutions, by applying our unique design approach and world-class customer care. Learn more at www.puiaudio.com.
Engineers can now download computer-aided models (CAD) for PUI Audio’s catalog of microphones, speakers, haptics and buzzers
Welcome to PUI Audio’s New Website
PUI launched the innovative new PUIAudio.com today, a clean, clutter-free experience centered around providing users an easy and streamlined web tool to support their everyday operations.
“Our company motto is ‘When it needs to be heard,’” said CEO Paul Spain. “So, when it came to this project, we knew it was important to base our decisions on our customers, who needed to be heard, and not create this experience in a vacuum.”
After several listening sessions with audio engineers, PUI crafted a digital experience based on what actual users wanted to see and experience on the new website. The company asked questions about what would make the job of engineers easier when designing an audio solution and how they might feel more supported by the company. The resulting revolutionary experience is built with customer requests leading the forefront of the digital navigation, leading to a streamlined experience that is focused more on the customer experience than the company’s goals.
“Our primary goal has always been to support engineers in what they are doing. We prioritized listening and built this website with our customers in mind,” Spain said.
Front and center on the new website is an industry-leading search function, leading customers to exactly whatever it is they are trying to find. The website also includes several new, clutter-free experiences, that lead users into direct communication with the PUI engineering team, so that engineers can work peer to peer to develop customized solutions and innovative product lines to support and solve the problems of the future. Customers can schedule time directly with the engineering team or chat directly with the engineers via the website.
“We’ve never just been an out-of-the-box audio component manufacturer,” Spain said. “Our mission has always been to lead the industry in global innovation. We know that our key differentiator is the engineering support that enhances our products and their ability to be customized. So, we developed this website by listening directly to the innovators, our customers, and providing them with the experience they need to innovate.”
The new website also includes features such as a resource hub, knowledge center, and dynamic product specifications and tools, providing engineers with the necessary information, tools and context they need to put all the pieces together on their next design.
“We could not be more thrilled with the launch of this project,” Spain said. “But it’s important to note that we’re not the audience we’re most eager to hear from. We are waiting on the edges of our seats to hear what the customers think.”
PUI Audio, Inc. is a Dayton-based audio component manufacturer. Founded in 1972, the company has built a strong reputation for its creative solutions and engineering expertise, helping clients in medical, industrial, security and consumer markets to, “Be heard!” no matter what the need.
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