From Hearing Loss to Innovation: The ACS Custom Journey | Oxford Business Insights Podcast

In this episode of the Oxford Business Insights Podcast, host Nick Gowens speaks with Andy Shiach, Founder and CEO of ACS Custom, about how a life-changing hearing injury led to a pioneering career in hearing protection and communication technology.

From creating custom earplugs for musicians to developing advanced tech for the military, motorsport, and medical fields, Andy’s story is one of passion, purpose, and innovation.

Discover how ACS Custom went from a small UK business to a global leader in hearing solutions — and how Andy’s personal mission continues to drive breakthroughs in AI, 3D printing, and even communication tools for people living with MND.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:
• How hearing loss at 19 inspired a lifelong mission
• The evolution of ACS Custom from manual craft to AI-driven innovation
• How the company’s technology is used by musicians, the MOD, and in blockbuster films
• The story behind the revolutionary “Ear Switch” technology
• Why empathy and collaboration sit at the heart of ACS’s culture and success

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🌐 Learn more about ACS Custom: https://acscustom.com

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