Audio Foundry Expands Automotive Audio Alliance with BdSound

Audio Foundry, the automotive audio technology collaborative, welcomed BdSound to its alliance of pioneering audio and technology companies. Renowned for their cutting-edge voice technology that enhances in car hands-free calls, communication between cabin passengers, and interaction with voice assistants, BdSound brings world-class expertise in signal processing and embedded software to Audio Foundry’s growing ecosystem.
The Audio Foundry is a technology collaborative, dedicated to the discovery of novel technologies and experiences that enhance the automotive audio ecosystem, empowering its members to bring disruptive ideas to life in automotive audio and acoustics. Headquartered in Wales, United Kingdom, the Audio Foundry offers fully equipped maker spaces staffed by experienced engineers and support team members. Founded in 2023, the Audio Foundry serves as an experimental retreat for OEMs, component manufacturers, and technology providers.
BdSound’s addition strengthens the Foundry’s mission to provide automakers with early-stage access to the most advanced in-cabin technologies, now including a premium voice experience, delivered through a uniquely agile and collaborative model. With clients ranging from global Tier 1 suppliers to automotive OEMs, BdSound has established itself as a trusted innovator in scalable, software-driven audio platforms. At Audio Foundry, they will co-develop proof-of-concept, engage in hands-on workshops, and contribute to multi-party projects that fuse hardware, software, and design.
“Joining Audio Foundry gives us a direct channel to collaborate with other forward-thinking partners and to push the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive audio,” says Fabio Cagnetti, COO of BdSound. “We’re excited to co-create solutions that meet the evolving demands of automakers and end users alike.” The partnership comes ahead of a wave of new collaborations and technology showcases set to debut through Audio Foundry’s 2025 program, including projects in spatial audio and adaptive soundscapes.

BdSound, headquartered in Assago, Italy, with a subsidiary office in Shanghai, China, has been a leading provider of voice technology since 2009. Specializing in audio and speech processing, BdSound develops innovative technologies and offers comprehensive consultancy services aimed at enhancing voice communication and interaction. BdSound technology is integrated into millions of devices across various markets, including automotive, videoconferencing, consumer electronics, and smart devices.
The Audio Foundry 2025 anniversary was signaled with an Audio Foundry event in Bridgend, Wales, with over 50 professionals joining and four OEMs represented. During the event on June 26, Audio Foundry also announced that Grewus (experts in haptic feedback ) and Airsound (pioneers of spatial audio without traditional multi-speaker setups) have now joined the collaboration effort.
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