Question
I see that Hansaton has a new platform, XearA. Will the rechargeable AQ custom products be updated?
Answer
Both the Hansaton AQ X-Mini RIC and the AQ Custom Rechargeables have gone through some evolution in the last year. There have been upgrades to improve the performance, reliability and stability of the charging system. It was the best rechargeable available a year ago, and now it is has gotten even better. In August 2013, the XearA platform will be available in all of our custom products, including the AQ rechargeables.
Hansaton is a small player in the United States market, and we intend to remain that way. That is one thing that gives us more personalized treatment and service than you would typically get from a very large manufacturer.
We have also seen some important evolution in our custom lab, adding capabilities that exceed the expectations of a small manufacturer. Our new digital light manufacturing system for custom shells goes a step beyond laser technology in the 3D printing process. By digitally modeling ear impressions and all circuit components, we can build the hearing aid with all of its parts virtually on the computer screen. Only then is the actual physical shell rendered, which guarantees that all the parts will fit well. We are also downsizing components, and the custom instruments coming out of this process are very attractive and have been very well received in the market. This applies to both the AQ rechargeables and all of our conventional custom aids. I enjoy hearing all the positive feedback from professionals who have used our custom products over time and have seen the changes.
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