Industry

Hansaton launches in the US

Jan 12th, 2010 | By Steve | Category: Industry

From a Hansaton press release:
January 11, 2010 – Hansaton, the German-based provider of award-winning hearing systems, announced today they are now offering their products to US-based audiologists and hearing aid dispensers.  Hansaton (hanz-a-tone) has designed and manufactured superior hearing devices for more than fifty years. The family-owned company currently has [...]



Siemens Hearing Instruments is up for sale

Jan 12th, 2010 | By Steve | Category: Industry

Siemens is selling its hearing aid business. It has shortlisted one strategic buyer and five private equity firms as potential buyers. The New York Times reports that the sale price could be over 2 billion euros (1.8 billion pounds).
Siemens Hearing, which competes with Switzerland’s Sonova Holding and Denmark’s William Demant Holding A/S, is projected to [...]



Sonova to enter CI market with $489 million acquisition

Nov 9th, 2009 | By Steve | Category: Industry

From a Sonova press release:
ZURICH (Dow Jones)– Swiss hearing aid maker Sonova Holdings AG (SOON.VX) said Monday it is buying U.S.-based Advanced Bionics Corporation for $489 million, to enter the cochlear implant systems market where the company sees future growth rates between 10% and 15% per year.
“With this transaction Sonova adds a new source of [...]



Dr Craig Kasper talk about preserving and improving your hearing in NYC

Nov 6th, 2009 | By Steve | Category: Industry

Studies have shown that humans’ capacity to hear affects the quality of our relationships and mental health, regulates physiology and can impact stress and income levels. Explore the link between healthy hearing and overall well-being and the effects health issues such as diabetes, hypertension and medication can have on the delicate structures of hearing. Discover [...]



Starkey offers new, easy to use volume control

Nov 4th, 2009 | By Steve | Category: Industry

Starkey have recently introduced touch controls to their S Series hearing aids, a feature they are calling Sweep.
The BTE S Series models have a touch-sensitive area that takes up most of the top side of the shell. You can use this control to either change volume or switch between programs. By default, an up or [...]