Annual Report - Sonova Holding AG

New products launched in 2005/06
In 2005/06, the Phonak Group successfully introduced
several new products, on a worldwide basis:
eXtra, the successor to Phonak’s established entry-level MAXX
product line, provides noticeably better clarity, comfort, and
design and offers unrivalled performance features in this class.
Unison, the entry-level product line of Unitron Hearing,
has further been refined. Unison 6 and 3 are now available in a
miniaturized, easily adaptable Moda version as well.
Eleva, the newest product line in the business class, delivers
a significantly improved hearing experience and maximum ease
of use and comfort.
microSavia, a tiny and attractive hearing systems for open
fitting has all the advantages and winning features of Savia.
More new products already launched in 2006/07
The Phonak Group recently launched a number of new
products that will boost sales in 2006/07. The most relevant of
which are:
microPower, the miniature hearing system for people with
severe hearing impairment.
Indigo, the new flagship product in the premium segment
from Unitron Hearing.
Verve, the world’s most exclusive hearing system.
MicroMLxS, MicroBoom and Campus SX, the completely
updated offering for schools in the wireless communication
systems segment.
Additional product launches are planned during the course
of the 2006/07 financial year.
Future product opportunities
In the future, we will continue to focus on the success
factors of our business, such as fundamental research in audiology,
wireless communication, ultra-low power electronics,
and state-of-the-art software technologies. We are confident
that the results of our more long-term research activities will
be visible over the coming years in products which will set the
industry standard for performance, “device intelligence“, and
ease of use. Phonak is well prepared to remain one of the most
innovative companies in the hearing instrument industry.
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