Tymphany designs and manufactures some of the most innovative consumer and professional audio systems on the market. The company also sells a full line of speaker drivers under the Peerless by Tymphany brand. The company’s roots go back to 1926 when Peerless was founded in Denmark. In the proceeding 90+ years, Tymphany has grown to be a premier audio ODM with over 4,000 employees.
The company continues to expand its R&D and design centers to support OEM clients, as well as manufacturing facilities all over the world. Responding to increasing demanding in cutting-edge applications in consumer electronics and professional audio, Tymphany has been continuously hiring new engineering resources and currently employs one of the youngest engineering teams in the speaker industry, as it is visible in the company's presence at any of the industry's trade shows.
The opening of its new R&D facility in the UK reflects those expanding market trends. The facility features in-house voice coil winding, comprehensive measurement and simulation facilities, and an end-to-end prototyping lab with 3D printing capabilities. This, along with its full test and validation lab, which includes state-of-the-art Klippel systems for large signal measurements, SPL measurement on the baffle, along with Klippel powertest, will enable the center to act as Tymphany’s global IP & innovation center for transducers and related technologies.
George Bullimore, which will head the UK Design Centre is also the head of Tymphany’s Transducer Business Unit. Bullimore has an extensive knowledge of manufacturing, research and development, and a deep understanding of design prototyping and manufacturing of high-end transducers ranging from tweeters to subwoofers. Prior to joining Tymphany in 2011, George spent time as a Senior Transducer Engineer for Harman/Becker’s Automotive division and Panasonic OEM Automotive. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Audio Technology from The University of Salford.
Phil McPhee, VP of Premium Audio BU at Tymphany, explained, “This center will further strengthen our global engineering capabilities and allow us to offer better service to our customers around the world.”
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