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New OTC Hearing Aids With MEMS Technology Released in U.S.

LINNER Nova Deluxe is the first product on the market to usze one microelectromechanical systems speaker.

By: Michael Barbella

Managing Editor

USound has debuted the first single microelectricalmechanical systems (MEMS) driver audio solution to the U.S. market.

Designed and produced by LINNER, the LINNER Nova Deluxe is an advanced OTC hearing aid model containing an integrated single MEMS driver from USound. Selected for their compact size and pristine sound quality, USound MEMS speakers enable the production of better quality hearing aids, according to the company.
 
“The design of LINNER Nova Deluxe, the first single MEMS driver audio solution on the market, is a monumental development in the audio industry,” USound CEO Ferruccio Bottoni said. “Witnessing the effects USound MEMS technology has on the advancements of our customers and partners inspires us to continue our research and development efforts. At the same time, our speakers are changing the lives of millions of people around the world. We are proud to be part of this development and look forward to seeing our speakers revolutionize the entire audio industry.”
 
OTC hearing aids are a new product category that caters to consumers with various levels of hearing loss—estimated at 1.5 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The OTC hearing aid market is valued at $1.06 billion and expected to grow 6.6% annually through 2030, industry data indicate. MEMS speakers are the component of choice for this new product category, characterized by a small form factor and advanced audio quality, among other features.
 
LINNER Nova Deluxe is an advanced MEMS-powered hearing aid that reportedly is the first product on the market to use a single MEMS speaker.
 
LINNER is an OTC hearing aid company dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with hearing loss. With a focus on affordability, innovation, and quality, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based firm offers high-quality hearing aids designed to deliver clear and natural sound. 
 
USound is a fast-growing MEMS speaker company that enables its customers to bring new audio products to the market. The Austrian company’s audio products are safeguarded by more than 370 patents. 
 

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