Novak Electronics Explained

Trade Name:Novak R/C
Former Name:Novak Electronics
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Founders:-->Bob Novak
Hq Location City:Irvine, California
Hq Location Country:United States
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Key People:Linda Novak Logan and Laura Novak-Roesgen, Adnan Khan
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Website: (now belongs to new company)

Novak Electronics, Inc. of Irvine, California was a manufacturer of RC electronics.

Founded by RC enthusiast and electronics engineer Bob Novak, Novak Electronics originally manufactured servos. Novak Electronics is primarily known for its line of electronic speed controls for electric land vehicles and boats.

The companies' product line expanded to include:

Novak Electronics had a 35,000 square foot (or 3252 square meter) robotic manufacturing facility with a team of engineers and RC racers. This facility made it one of the few American electronics manufacturers to design, build, and test its products onsite.

In January 2014, the company changed its name to Novak R/C. At the same time, Bob Novak split ownership of company between his daughters Linda Novak Logan and Laura Novak-Roesgen, and the company's engineering director, Adnan Khan.[1] Novak R/C later announced a partnership with Hobbico and Great Planes.[2]

Its "Team Novak" racing division has won 20 IFMAR World Champion titles.

Novak R/C was the last American manufacturer to produce radio-controlled products in the United States.[3]

On June 13, 2016, the company announced it was closing after 38 years.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Novak Electronics is changing its name for 2014. LiveRC.com. 2016-07-13.
  2. Web site: Novak announces partnership with Hobbico and Great Planes. LiveRC.com. 2016-07-13.
  3. Web site: Icon of RC: Bob Novak [INTERVIEW]]. 2016-06-29. en-US. 2016-07-13.
  4. Web site: BREAKING: Novak Electronics has closed its doors. LiveRC.com. 2016-07-13.