Phonak Headquarters: Switzerland:
Phonak Headquarters: Switzerland
Phonak Headquarters: Switzerland:
Phonak Headquarters: Switzerland
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hearing aid supply to audiologists
FM radio systems for deaf and hearing-impaired
covert communications
special communication applications
Opportunity:
Opportunity product validation contracts
co-location at Tamaki
Opportunity:
Opportunity expand contract sources – Switzerland, Canada
increased staffing
second lab
Visiting Scholar
Areas of common interest with::
Areas of common interest with: Audiology
Speech Science (Auditory Processing Disorders)
GSE (learning disabilities)
ACC (noise-induced hearing loss)
acoustics
signal processing
population health
Benefits:
Benefits overseas revenue
confidence in product releases
improved product validation standards
joint research opportunities with centres of excellence
expertise and ideas
shared resources
access to a prestigious seminar location
enhancement of brand image
Future initiatives:
Future initiatives more contracts
more researchers
possible hearing protection study
possible development work on a diagnostic test for APD
serious commitment to research (not just development):
a medium term plan to explore the treatment efficacy of Phonak FM radio systems (EduLink) in children with learning disabilities and auditory processing disorders, and possibly children with otitis media, ADHD and/or autism
Opportunity:
Opportunity once you get started the opportunities are boundless