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Today, our headquarters in Staefa buzzed with excitement as nearly 80 kids joined us for Future Day. Organized by our talented Sonova apprentices, the event introduced young visitors to 11 different professions and the vibrant world of hearing care. It was a fantastic opportunity for children of our employees and friends to explore where their parents work while engaging in fun activities. A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped to make this day a truly memorable one! Let’s check out what the kids think! #FutureDay #Zukunftstag

AI is quickly becoming an integral part of our lives, and at Sonova, we embrace it too. In a recent article from the audiology blog courtesy of our brand Phonak, read more on the key factors that contributed to the success of the recent product launch of Audéo Sphere Infinio —the first-ever hearing device with a dedicated AI chip. From our deep domain expertise in customizing hardware to the cutting-edge algorithms supported by extensive data training, understand how these elements came together to create the AI-powered hearing device, providing significantly better speech understanding in noisy environments. Link to full article here: https://lnkd.in/e5KZPUY2 #AI #Audiology #HearingInnovation

From lab to life: The development of next-generation hearing technology relies on training devices in the realistic, complex situations that users encounter on a daily basis. Collecting such diverse data is challenging and cannot be replicated in a traditional lab setting. Enter our User Behavior Technology team, who recently took our hearing aids on a field trip, swapping the lab for a city tour of Zurich, Switzerland. The aim? To integrate real-world insights into our development and testing processes by gathering audio and motion data in various environments and activities - from different modes of transportation, to capturing conversations during walks or coffee breaks. The desired outcome is to refine our audio and motion classification systems using this realistic data, preparing our devices for the real-world challenges faced by our users. Everyday life is full of surprises, necessitating the training and testing of our devices in different scenarios to ensure they work optimally when consumers need them most. Discover some impressions of the data-collection journey. #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation #Hearing

Meeting my industry colleagues at the International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians by EUHA e.V. presents an excellent opportunity to hold our mid-year general assembly of the European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (EHIMA). As the current president of EHIMA, I am excited to work with all our association members to raise awareness of the benefits of hearing aids and hearing care to our society. By engaging with policy-makers across the EU on the future of the hearing industry, we help to bring cutting-edge hearing solutions to those who need them most. Thank you to our Secretary General Stefan Zimmer for his relentless work serving EHIMA and to all our Committee members and Chairs for their dedication to the association.   Find out more about hearing loss and hearing care on EHIMA’s website HearingYou: https://hearingyou.org/   #HearingHealth #Innovation #EHIMA #EUHA2024

#EUHA2024 is here! The International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians is an annual highlight for our brands— Phonak, Unitron Global, HANSATON, Advanced Bionics, AUDIA AKUSTIK GMBH and our Consumer Hearing Business. We are excited to showcase our latest product innovations and connect with industry colleagues, demonstrating our commitment to our vision of a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing. Join us from 16 to 18 October at the Deutsche Messe Hanover. More about EUHA e.V. 2024 can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ebUS4aNx #EUHA2024 #Audiology #HearingSolutions 

Last week took me to India where I had a fantastic time meeting our colleagues from our Hearing Instruments, Cochlear Implants and Consumer Hearing businesses in Mumbai and Bangalore. It was a great chance to get to know more about our customers and consumers in the Indian market. I’m truly impressed by our dedicated teams in India. Their passion and commitment shine through, and it’s no surprise that we hold a leading position in the hearing instruments business – especially in the pediatric segment. Together, we’re making a real difference in people’s lives. I’m excited for our Sonova teams to keep pushing forward and growing in this dynamic market. A big thank you to Rajnish Kamat, Dr. Vinod Nadig, Vijay Sharma and their teams for the warm welcome and hosting! #SonovaIndia #HearingCare #WeStriveForExcellence

Yesterday marked 60 years since Unitron became a company. We’ve been celebrating many stories and milestones over the past two months. Now it’s time to spread some thanks. 🙌 Thank you to all the hearing care professionals for believing in our hearing solutions over the years – and helping to make them even better. 🙌 Thank you to the people who use our hearing solutions for openly sharing your wants, needs and success stories with us. 🙌 Thank you to all our employees for bringing your passion and creativity to work every day. We couldn’t have made it through six decades without all your support, and we look forward to many more years of partnership. We hope you continue to #LoveTheExperience as much as we do. In the spirit of giving thanks, we want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving Day to Canada!

Every fifth person is struggling with a mental health challenge right now.    And every second person will experience mental health issues at some point in their working life.     At Sonova, we believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We also believe that leaders can play a key role in recognizing mental health challenges early on.     That’s why a little over a year ago we introduced Mental Health First Aid trainings as a standard offering for all our people leaders. To date, over 600 people leaders have completed the training, equipping them with essential tools to support their teams (see slider for more information).      We’re dedicated to prioritizing mental health in the workplace and creating a culture where every employee feels supported and valued. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #EmployeeWellbeing #WeCare 

Guillermo Salcedo leads our new operations facility in Mexicali, Mexico. After training as an industrial engineer, Guillermo S. made a conscious choice to work in health technology. He finds it rewarding to be part of an industry where the products have a positive impact on people’s lives. Guillermo makes sure every new joiner in Mexicali watches customer experience videos on their first day on the job so they appreciate the outcome of their work. “It brings us closer to the customer knowing that a person will use what we make here,” he says. From audiologists to operations experts like Guillermo, everyone at Sonova plays their part in bringing the delight of hearing to our customers around the world. To hear more Sonova people talk about why they do what they do, visit: https://lnkd.in/dJQJwBaA #DelightOfHearing #PeopleWithPurpose #Careers

Congratulations to our teams in Delft and Murten for being honored with a Red Dot Design Award for their PaperFoam packaging on the DYNAMIC Ear Filter!   The recognition is an achievement in showcasing innovation through sustainable packaging to protect the planet while also protecting our ears. #RedDotDesignAward #Sustainability #Innovation #Packaging