The breakthrough could give earbuds superior sound while reducing size, and enable thin, efficient cooling in wearables, giving manufacturers a competitive edge.
The Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) showcase has become a barometer for emerging hardware trends, and MyVox’s appearance underscored the growing relevance of micro‑electromechanical systems in consumer electronics. Piezoelectric MEMS, essentially silicon chips with movable membranes, allow engineers to shrink air‑moving components without sacrificing performance. By leveraging these tiny actuators, MyVox can integrate a speaker directly into the slim housing of earbuds, a feat that would be impossible with legacy dynamic drivers.
From an acoustic perspective, MEMS‑based speakers excel because the membranes can follow voltage signals at much higher frequencies and with tighter control. This translates into sharper transient response, more accurate reproduction of high‑frequency details, and a more precise soundstage—attributes prized by audiophiles and critical for voice‑assistant clarity. Compared with conventional drivers that rely on bulky cones and magnetic assemblies, the MEMS approach reduces mass, power consumption, and distortion, opening pathways for truly invisible audio in next‑generation wearables.
Beyond audio, MyVox’s ultra‑compact micro‑fan illustrates how MEMS can address thermal challenges in increasingly dense devices. Thin, low‑profile fans can be embedded in smart glasses, AR headsets, or compact IoT modules, delivering targeted airflow without compromising form factor. As manufacturers chase thinner designs and longer battery life, such integrated cooling solutions become strategic differentiators. In the broader market, MyVox’s dual‑product strategy signals a shift toward multifunctional MEMS platforms that could redefine standards for both sound quality and thermal management across the portable tech ecosystem.
February 10, 2026


At ISE 2026, Managing Editor Paige Hookway spoke with Jossef Hansson, Chief Technology Officer at MyVox.
MyVox is a company developing novel air‑moving components based on MEMS (micro‑electromechanical systems) technology.
Hansson explains that MEMS devices are essentially computer chips with moving parts. MyVox uses piezoelectric MEMS to create very thin membranes that can move extremely quickly and precisely. This precision allows their devices to move enough air to enable two main products:
a high‑fidelity speaker for earbuds
an ultra‑compact micro‑fan for cooling
Compared to conventional speakers, which rely on century‑old technology, MEMS speakers can follow the audio signal much more accurately. This results in noticeably better sound quality: fine details in recordings are preserved instead of being blurred together, transient sounds like hi‑hats are cleaner, and listeners can localise sound sources more precisely.
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