1999, in 2000, Kewen cooperated with Japan's Fuji, NEC and * * * in the field of personal computers.
In July, 2003, COWON went public in KOSDAQ, becoming the first MP3 player manufacturer to go public in KOSDAQ. The revenue in 2004 is estimated at $7,000. In 2005, the company achieved a total revenue of 100 10000000000 USD. MP3/PMP is Cowen's main business. In 2005, the company's MP3/PMP sales reached $65,438 billion.
Cowen's business scope:
MP3/PMP, DMB, car navigator and data communication equipment.
Digital services and business solutions: radio broadcasting and Internet multimedia content services (RBT, MOD, VOD, Live Bell, etc.).
Service solutions (virtual machine portal server, additional server, mobile phone server, multimedia server, etc.).
JetAudio multimedia playback software
2004-2005 was two years of rapid development for Cowen Company. A number of epoch-making new machines went on the market and adopted the dual-brand strategy of iAUDIO and COWON, which made the iAUDIO(COWON) series products deeply rooted in people's hearts and became the hot products that players rushed to snap up in the market. In 2005, we reached a cooperation agreement with TELECHIPS. Cowen began to use TELECHIPS high-performance chips in new products. For example, iAUDIO U3, I6 and T2 all use the latest technology TELECHIPS. The new iAUDIO(COWON) series MP3 products have more powerful functions, faster command execution speed, stronger system stability and better sound quality.
Cowen company and its iAUDIO series walkman products enjoy a high reputation in the industry. In addition to his outstanding performance in multimedia hardware, he also has a deep foundation in multimedia software research and development, and the famous JetAudio is a self-taught teacher. With excellent design and exquisite craftsmanship, as well as simple and fashionable design concepts. IAUDIO MP3 Walkman has been rated as a boutique by the walkman industry for many times, and it is regarded as an artifact by the majority of players. Another outstanding feature of iAUDIO products is its support for BBE (High Definition Audio System) sound effects, which makes the output sound quality reach professional standards.
In recent years, Cowen Company has adjusted its development strategy and decided to reduce the original ODM management mode and concentrate on promoting its own brand's long-term development strategy around the world. At the end of 2004, COWON Company gave up the original sales model of OEM for other manufacturers, and officially authorized Beijing Sanqi Chengxin Technology Co., Ltd. as the exclusive distributor in China (except Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), and was fully responsible for the promotion and sales service of iAUDIO(COWON) products in this region. Beijing Aodi Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beijing Sanqi Chengxin Company. Based on the excellent quality and performance of iAUDIO(COWON) series products, Beijing Sanqi Chengxin Technology Co., Ltd. will spare no effort to introduce this excellent product to the vast number of users in China.
Iron Triangle Co., Ltd. was established in 1962, and the global development team of Iron Triangle has been committed to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of audio equipment. At first, Iron Triangle Company only focused on the research and development of phonograph. Today, the company has been able to develop high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, and even mixers and electronic products for families and professionals.
Iron Triangle Company has won numerous awards and always takes maintaining high quality, high durability and high cost performance as the primary goal. Therefore, its products have performed well in large-scale concerts, professional broadcasts, recording studios, companies, government agencies and even auditoriums. Many important government agencies, such as the House of Representatives and the Senate, have chosen the iron triangle microphone as the necessary government facilities. The microphone and wireless system of Iron Triangle were selected by many authoritative music awards ceremonies around the world, including Grammy Award and Rock &; Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ".
Since 1988, Iron Triangle Company has provided meticulous technical support services in the US presidential debate conference. The iron triangle microphone has also played a very important role in the eye-catching sports events, including the World Cup, Super Cup, Commonwealth Games, Athens Olympic Games (2004), Sydney Olympic Games (2000), Atlanta Olympic Games (1996) and Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games (2002).
In addition to providing diversified products under its brand, Tiesanjiao Japan Company has become a leading OEM supplier in the market in terms of audio-visual conversion devices, optical sensors and various audio-visual professional equipment. The product market of Iron Triangle American Company has spread all over the western hemisphere. In addition, the iron triangle companies in Hong Kong, Europe and Singapore are also developing rapidly. Today, Tiesanjiao Company is in a leading position in its professional field, and promises to provide better products and services to customers all over the world in the future.
Development history
1962
Hideo Matsushita founded the Japan Iron Triangle Company in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The capital is one million yen. The company produced AT- 1, then developed AT-3 stereo moving magnetic pickup head, and began to supply pickup heads to domestic audio equipment manufacturers.
1963
The company moved its office to Cedar in Shinjuku. In order to meet the expanding business needs, the website has been expanded and its capital has been increased to 3 million yen. Start selling high-end AT-5 dynamic magnetic pickup and semi-integrated AT- 100 1 pickup.
1964
The office of Tiesanjiao was once again moved to East Okubo in Shinjuku District. Capital increased to 4.5 million yen. The company developed AT- 13M microphone and AT- 1503 microphone arm for broadcasting. We began to develop oval gem stylus and used it in AT-3X and AT-5X products.
1965
The packaging of AT- 100 1 pickup arm was awarded by the Industrial Science and Technology Course of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Japan. The headquarters and factory of Iron Triangle moved to its present address, Narase, Tokyo-CHO.
1967
The company's capital increased to18 million yuan. The company began to supply vibration testing equipment to measuring equipment manufacturers and developed its own exclusive AT-35 dual magnetic VM pickup.
1968
Iron triangle company provides technology to cooperate with NHK technology research center to study microphone core. The company also began to supply MDR heads to NHK. This year, the company also launched AT- 1007 General Pickup Arm, and established the Iron Triangle Trading Company in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
1969
The capital of Iron Triangle Company increased to 30 million yuan. The company began to export stereo pickups to audio manufacturers in other countries. This year, AT-VM3 VM stereo pickup was also developed, and the VM stereo pickup system was patented in Sweden.
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Dexun Iron Triangle Company's VM stereo pickup system has been patented in Britain and the United States.
1972
Iron Triangle Seiko Co., Ltd. was established in Machida, Tokyo, and Iron Triangle American Company was established in Detroit, Ohio. Iron Triangle Company began to sell magnetic heads to American office equipment manufacturers.
1973
The company's capital increased to 1 100 million yuan. Started exporting VM stereo pickup heads to European audio manufacturers. Another important event of 1973 was that the Fukuoka factory became a branch company, namely the Iron Triangle Fukuoka Co., Ltd., and began to build a new factory in Ikeda-CHO, Fukuoka.
1974
Iron Triangle Company has developed AT-700 stereo earphone series. At the Stereo Assembly Grand Prix, AT- 15VM stereo microphone won the highest prize in the microphone category. This pickup truck has also won many other awards. VM stereo pickup system was patented in West Germany.
1975
Iron triangle company began to sell AT- 13D, 12D, 1 1D, 10d( D series) stereo pickup heads with housings. During this year, AT-705 electret condenser headphones and AT- 15SA/G, AT- 14SA/G, AT- 14E/G( G series) stereo pickup heads with magnesium alloy housings were also released.
1976
The vm stereo pickup system of Iron Triangle Company has been patented in Japan. AT-7 14 dynamic headphones are on sale. At the same time, it has a magnesium alloy shell and at- 15ea/g, at-14e/g, AT- 12E/G series stereo pickup heads.
1977
The iron triangle exhibition hall and the iron joule auditorium were completed at the headquarters base.
Established a European sales office in Dü sseldorf, West Germany.
AT-34 stereo pickup with double moving coils has been successfully developed.
1978
ATH-8 and ATH-7 capacitive headphones won the MITI Excellent Design Award ("G- logo"). These headphones have also won many other awards. During this year, we also developed AT-800 series miniature microphones and established Iron Triangle (UK) Co., Ltd. in Leeds, UK.
1979
Iron Triangle Company Fukui Ikeda Workshop was transformed into a branch company-Iron Triangle (Ikeda) Co., Ltd.
1980
Iron Triangle won the Best Packaging Design Award of Tokyo ADC Award.
Iron Triangle Company acquired the sound protection department of Meiqiu Company.
198 1
R series remote control power microphone and AT-666 vacuum recorder are developed.
1982
The new headquarters building of Iron Triangle Company was completed. AT-727 Sound Hamburg Stereo Desktop Player is a developed country.
1983
Machida workshop was restructured into a branch company, namely: Tiesanjiao Machida Company.
Qian Jing Shimizu Workshop of Iron Triangle Company has also been reorganized and transformed into Iron Triangle Shimizu Co., Ltd.
During this year, LD and CD regulators, AT-SP3 and AT-SP5 series micro-speakers, and AT-500 1 and AT-5002 video cleaning tapes were also developed.
1984
In the 3rd Plant Greening Award of Greening R&D Center, Tiesanjiao Company won the Chairman Award.
1985
AUTEC Mexico, a Mexican manufacturing company, won the National Quality Award. The two factories in Fukuoka were renamed as Iron Triangle Fukuoka Co., Ltd. and Iron Triangle Ikeda Co., Ltd., and developed Live House series mixer amplifiers and speakers, as well as ASM300 commercial sushi rice ball machine. During this year, the newly developed printing equipment TC30/400 technology lean cleaning system and ultra-compressed UniPoint series professional microphones also appeared on the stage.
1986
Iron Triangle Company has successfully commercialized Ohno continuous casting pure copper (PCOCC )AV cable. Fukuoka Iron Triangle Company began to produce CD pickups. AT33ML/OCC microphone core developed by Iron Triangle Company is the first microphone core made of PCOCC material in the world. During this year, the company also made its debut in the wireless microphone system, which is the first product in this field, and the boundary microphone, which was quickly adopted by broadcasters everywhere.
1987
In this year, the super PCOCC cable was commercialized, and AT-6 195 plastic coated optical fiber (PCF) optical digital cable was developed. The company also developed AT-MX30 disco concrete sounder as an additional product of Live House series, and AT-6060 ultrasonic CD laser mirror cleaner.
1988
Iron Triangle Company commercialized PCOCC/6N and Super PCOCC/6N cables. Iron Triangle Taiwan Province Company was established. AT-SP500 bookshelf microphone series is listed under the name of SEEM.
1990
A visible light laser collimation device of Tiesanjiao Company was installed in Nobianshan Wireless Observatory of National Astronomical Observatory. Iron Triangle Company has developed a commercial rice ball machine. During this period, other products developed by the company include ATH-CL5 cordless stereo headphones, AT-7000 series mobile audio system and 800MHz professional wireless stereo system.
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Shari Maker was launched this year. It is a special device for stirring vinegar and rice for sushi. This year, U-series stereo headphones and AT747 music lights were also introduced.
1992
AT4033 condenser microphone was selected as the best microphone in 199 1 at the conference of Audio Engineering Association (AES).
After the US-Japan summit, the Tokyo Declaration was read out with UniPoint and border microphones in the iron triangle.
AT-KV series commercial karaoke microphones are developed.
1993
Kōnosuke Matsushita was appointed as the chairman, and Kōnosuke Matsushita succeeded as the president. Norimaki Maker (an industrial sushi rice ball machine) and ATC-NF60 computer noise filter were developed.
1994
Shari Maker was launched this year. It is a special device for stirring vinegar and rice for sushi. This year, U-series stereo headphones and AT747 music lights were also introduced.
1996
Audio technology co., ltd. Singapore Limited was established. All venues of the Atlanta Olympic Games use iron triangle microphones and headphones. ATH-W 10VTG stereo headphones won the special jury award of Mono magazine, and then won many awards from other magazines in the industry.
1998
The newly developed products include Surge Buster and ATC-NF95WIN headphones, both of which are listed under WinTap. A "creative center" was set up in Takeshi factory in Fukuoka, the Iron Triangle. The condenser microphone of AT4060 electron tube recording studio has joined the iron triangle microphone series. The state-of-the-art sales center set up in Daiwa City, Kanagawa Prefecture was completed. The company also developed ATH-W 1 1 JPN dynamic headphones, and the shell was painted.
1999
By establishing contact with artists, carrying out activities and providing support, the number of musicians who like the iron triangle microphone has risen rapidly. The development of new products includes AT-ART2000 MC stereo pickup.
2000
Due to the excellent performance of Iron Triangle products in Atlanta Olympic Games, the company was selected to provide microphones and headphones for all venues of Sydney Olympic Games. ATH-AD7 pneumatic headphones won three awards, including this year's Compo Grand Prix. AUTEC Limited was established in California, USA.
2002
The Iron Triangle celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 17, 2007.
The Iron Triangle Fukuoka Factory has passed the international standard ISO 1400 1 environmental management certification.
2003
Dexun Iron Triangle Company introduced the groundbreaking AT3060 vacuum tube condenser microphone.
2004
The 28th Olympic Games was held in Athens, and the iron triangle broadcasting system was widely used.
Dexun Iron Triangle Company has introduced a professional microphone of AT2020 studio with higher cost performance.
2005
ATH w 5000 and AT-HA5000 high-quality auricularia tubes and ear tube amplifiers are introduced. The classic series "Artist Elite 5000" was released in Japan. Tiesanjiao Company won the "Excellent Design Company Award in 2005".
2006
In the skating competition of the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, AEW5000 series wireless systems used 40 channels at the same time. Iron Triangle Company supported the Grammy Awards for nine consecutive years, and provided wired microphones and wireless systems at the awards ceremony. Improved atm series microphones have been released. The factory in Hangzhou, China is about to be completed.