Annual Report 2005/06 THE WORLD OF SOUND - Sonova

New products launched in 2005/06In 2005/06, the Phonak Group successfully introducedseveral new products, on a worldwide basis:eXtra, the successor to Phonak’s established entry-level MAXXproduct line, provides noticeably better clarity, comfort, anddesign 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 aminiaturized, easily adaptable Moda version as well.Eleva, the newest product line in the business class, deliversa significantly improved hearing experience and maximum easeof use and comfort.microSavia, a tiny and attractive hearing systems for openfitting has all the advantages and winning features of Savia.More new products already launched in 2006/07The Phonak Group recently launched a number of newproducts that will boost sales in 2006/07. The most relevant ofwhich are:microPower, the miniature hearing system for people withsevere hearing impairment.Indigo, the new flagship product in the premium segmentfrom Unitron Hearing.Verve, the world’s most exclusive hearing system.MicroMLxS, MicroBoom and Campus SX, the completelyupdated offering for schools in the wireless communicationsystems segment.Additional product launches are planned during the courseof the 2006/07 financial year.Future product opportunitiesIn the future, we will continue to focus on the successfactors of our business, such as fundamental research in audiology,wireless communication, ultra-low power electronics,and state-of-the-art software technologies. We are confidentthat the results of our more long-term research activities willbe visible over the coming years in products which will set theindustry standard for performance, “device intelligence“, andease of use. Phonak is well prepared to remain one of the mostinnovative companies in the hearing instrument industry.New Technologies and Products13