Dublin, Aug. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Audiological Devices - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Audiological Devices in US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments:

  • Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, & Canal Hearing Aids)
  • Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedence Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers, & Others)
  • Cochlear Implants

The Global Market is further analyzed for overall Hearing Aids in terms of Thousand Units. Additionally, the Global Market for Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) market is analyzed in terms of US$ Thousand. The report profiles 57 companies including many key and niche players such as:

  • AUDITDATA A/S (Denmark)
  • Cochlear Limited
  • GN ReSound A/S (Denmark)
  • Med-EL Medical Electronics (Austria)
  • Natus Medical Incorporated (USA)
  • Sivantos Pte. Ltd (Singapore)
  • Sonova Holding AG (Switzerland)
  • Advanced Bionics Corporation (USA)
  • Phonak AG (Switzerland)
  • Starkey Hearing Technologies (USA)
  • Widex A/S (Denmark)
  • William Demant Holding A/S (Denmark)
  • Bernafon AG (Switzerland)
  • Oticon A/S (Denmark)
  • Oticon Medical AB (Sweden)
  • Sonic Innovations, Inc. (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations Disclaimers Data Interpretation & Reporting Level Quantitative Techniques & Analytics Product Definitions and Scope of Study Hearing Aids Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aid In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aid Canal Hearing Aids Measurement/Testing Devices Otoscopes Audiometers Impedance Analyzers Hearing Aid Analyzers Other Measurement/Testing Devices Cochlear Implants Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) Implants 2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS Audiology Devices - A Review Growth Drivers and Restraints Growth Drivers Growth Restraints Outlook Hearing Aids Market Review Cochlear Implants - The Fastest Growing Product Segment Developed Markets - Traditional Revenue Contributors Emerging Markets - Underpenetrated with Immense Growth Potential Overcoming Social Stigma - Critical to Boost Penetration Hearing Loss - Global Landscape A Snapshot of Global Hearing Loss Statistics Rising Prevalence of Age-Related Hearing Loss Increasing Hearing Impairment among Younger Population 3. HEARING AIDS - MARKET DYNAMICS Innovations Drive Penetration of Hearing Aids Next-Generation Hearing Aids to Extend Functionality beyond Hearing Wearables/Hearables - An Emerging Alternative PSAPs Draw Attention Smart Glasses - Heralding a New Revolution RIC/RITE Hearing Aids Gain Share Hearing Aid Suppliers Eye Rechargeable Batteries Market Ramps Up Miniaturization Digital Technology Takes Precedence Binaural Fittings Market to Grow Consumers Demand More Value-Added Features Customization - The Driving Force behind Product Specialization Growing Need to Curb Healthcare Costs to Spur Demand for Audiology Devices E-Commerce Boom to Buoy Growth in Hearing Aids Market Hearing Aids and the World of Connectivity Exciting Possibilities Afforded by Hearing Aid Compatible Smartphones Mobile Hearing Apps Ecosystem Continues to Expand Disposable Hearing Aids 4. HEARING AIDS MARKET - KEY STATS Better Reimbursement Structure Improves Penetration of Hearing Aids A Review of Subsidy/Reimbursement System for Hearing Aids in Select Regional Markets 5. HEARING IMPLANTS - MARKET REVIEW Primer Expanding Aging Population Drives Sales of Cochlear Implants Low Penetration of CI Implants - Opportunity Indicator Cochlear Implants Reimbursements: A Review (Recent Past) Manufacturers Eye Emerging Markets Bilateral Implantation Catches Up Diversity Exists in Adoption of Regional Binaural Hearing Devices Robust Prospects for BAHI 6. DISTRIBUTION MARKET DYNAMICS Major Distribution Channels for Hearing Aid Manufacturers Public Organizations Independent Audiologists Large Retail Chains & Independent Retail Stores Direct Sales Outlets An Analysis of Hearing Aid Cost Structure 7. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Audiology: A Prologue Human and Technical Aids Audiological Devices Classification of Audiological Devices Hearing Aids History of Hearing Aids Types of Hearing Aids Behind-The-Ear (BTE) Open-Fit Mini Behind-The-Ear Receiver in the ear (RITE) or receiver in the canal (RIC) In-the-Ear (ITE) Canal Hearing Aids In-the-Canal (ITC) Completely-in-the Canal (CIC) Invisible in the Canal (IIC) hearing aids Broader Classification of Hearing Aids Conventional Hearing Aids Programmable Hearing Aids Digital Hearing Aids Technology - Analog Vs. Digital Disposable Hearing Aids Hearing Aids Batteries Common Problems Associated with Use of Hearing Aids Common Cold Affects Functioning of Hearing Aids Hygiene Problems Associated with Hearing Aids Prevention of Transmission Measurement/Testing Devices Otoscopes Video Otoscopes Audiometers Audiogram Working of an Audiogram Audiogram Interpretation Audiometric Tests Impedance Analyzers Hearing Aid Analyzers Other Measurement/Testing Devices Cochlear Implants Cochlear Implant Technology Beneficiaries of Cochlear Implant Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) Implants 8. AN INSIGHT INTO THE HUMAN AUDITORY SYSTEM The Hearing Process Nature and Types of Hearing Loss Determining the Level of Hearing Impairment Hearing Impairments Conductive Hearing Loss Sensor Neural Hearing Loss (SNHL) Noise Induced Hearing Loss Congenital Hearing Loss Common Causes of Hearing Loss Presbycusis Diseases 9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Hearing Aid Market Hearing Aids Market: Products and Distribution Presence of Key Competitors Product Mix of Leading Players in the Hearing Aids Market Consolidation in the Hearing Aids Industry M&A en route (1990s-2016) - Making of Big 6 in the Global Hearing Aids Market Consolidation Activity in the Hearing Aids Industry: Select Key Acquisitions 2006-2018 Manufacturers Increase Presence in Retail Space Brief Review of Key Players Leading Hearing Aid Brands Growing Number of Choices Intensify Competition Product Diversification - the New Mantra to Beat Competition Higher R&D Costs and Patent Situation Hearing Implants Market Cochlear Faces Strong Competition Competition in the BAHI Market Cost Advantages in CI Implants Chinese Manufacturers Foray into Cochlear Implants Market Measurement/Testing Devices 9.1 Focus on Select Global Players 9.2 Product Innovations/Introductions iHEAR Medical to Introduce OTC Hearing Solutions Phonak Unveils New CROS B-R Device Widex Rolls Out WIDEX EVOKE Sivantos Launches Ready-To-Wear Silk Nx Hearing Aid Phonak Releases New Naida B and Sky B Hearing Aids Audio Service Unveils New Test Hearing Systems Signia Rolls Out Pure Charge&Go Nx Hearing Aids Phonak and Advanced Bionics Announces New Microphone Technology Starkey Hearing Technologies Releases New Muse iQ Rechargeable Oticon Introduces ConnectClip Wireless Bluetooth Microphone and Headset Sonic Launches Enchant miniRITE with the Zpower Rechargeable Battery System Widex Unveils BEYOND Z for BEYOND Range of Hearing Aids Cochlear Introduces Cochlear Baha SoundArc MED-EL Launches RONDO 2 Cochlear Implant Audio Processor with Wireless Charging GN Hearing Rolls Out ReSound ENZO 3D and Beltone Boost Max Starkey Hearing Technologies Rolls Out iQ Product Lines GN Hearing Releases Rechargeable Battery Option for ReSound LiNX 3D Hearing Aids Phonak Unveils Bluetooth-Compatible Audeo B-Direct Hearing Aid Cochlear Launches Cochlear Nucleus 7 Sound Processor iHEAR Unveils Eva Hearing Aid for Women GN Hearing Introduces ReSound LiNX 3D with Teleaudiology Solution Cochlear Bags FDA Approval for Remote Programming Option for Cochlear Implants Sivantos Unveils Signia Lotus Series of Hearing Aids Sivantos Launches Signia Cellion, a Contact-Free Rechargeable Hearing Aid Sivantos Introduces Signia Silk, a CIC Hearing Aid Sonic Introduces IICW Custom Hearing Aids under Celebrate100 and Cheer60 Lines MAICO Diagnostics Introduces touchTymp, an Impedance solution with Full Touchscreen Interface Advanced Bionics Introduces HiRes Ultra Cochlear Implant Unitron Introduces the World's Smallest Wireless RIC Hearing Aid Grason-Stadler Introduces GSI Pello Audiometer Sonova Introduces New Hearing Aid Product Platform, Belong Oticon Medical Introduces New Ponto SuperPower Sound Processor Cochlear Introduces Cochlear Baha 5 Power and Baha 5 SuperPower Sound Processors Oticon Introduces New Opn Hearing Aid GN Otometrics Introduces New Immittance TestingSolution, MADSEN Zodiac Phonak Introduces Nada line of Power Hearing Aids Oticon Introduces Oticon Opn, a New Hearing Aid Advanced Bionics (AB) and Phonak Introduce New Nada Bimodal Hearing Solution Starkey Introduces SoundLens Synergy Range of hearing Aids 9.3 Recent Industry Activity Vanish International Inks Agreement with Oticon Korea Sivantos USA Enters into Partnership with TruHearing InnerScope Hearing Technologies Inks LOI with AlgorKorea Sivantos to Merge with Widex InnerScope Hearing Technologies Signs LOI with Eltima Software InnerScope Hearing Technologies Bags FDA Importers Clearance for ALPHA Line of Hearing Aid Devices Natus Medical Takes Over GN Otometrics Auditdata Acquires Simply Hearing Software InnerScope Hearing Technologies to Enter into a Supply and Distribution Agreement with Blue-Gear Cochlear Enters into Exclusive Licensing and Development Agreement with Otoconsult Cochlear to Construct a New Facility in China Sonova Holding Acquires AudioNova International B.V. MED-EL Acquires Adjoin bone conduction hearing system from Otorix GN Store Nord to Acquire Audigy Group Abano Healthcare to Acquire Stake in Bay International Starkey Enters into Partnership with Bragi William Demant Shifts Production from Denmark and the US to Poland and Mexico Vitakustik Acquires Lindacher Akustik GmbH 10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Volume Analytics 11. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 11.1 The United States A. Market Analysis Outlook Expanding Patient Pool and Technology Advancements Steer Growth RIC/RITE Hearing Aids Usurp Market for Traditional BTE Demographic Dynamics of Hearing Loss & Tinnitus Aging Population Drives Hearing Loss Prevalence Children and Youth Population Record Increasing Hearing Loss Undetected and Untreated Hearing Loss - A Chronic Issue FDA Approves At-Home Test, Encourages Innovation of Hearing Aids Rise in Occupation-Related Hearing Impairments Drive Growth US Veterans Affairs Market for Hearing Aids - An Insight Focus Grows on Supply of Low Cost Hearing Aids The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 OTC Hearing Aids Vs. Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) Lack of Reimbursement - A Major Deterrent for Market Penetration Bone-anchored Hearing Devices Considered as Prosthetics by Medicare Distribution Landscape Seismic Shift in Retail Sales Dynamics Forward Integration of Manufacturers Catches Pace A Focus on DTC Market in Hearing Aids Online Retailers to Enter Hearing Aid Market Online Sales of Hearing Aids - A New Controversy Brewing Hearing Implant Market - An Overview Pediatric Cochlear Market Competitive Scenario Leading Players Regulatory Overview Safe Medical Devices Act (SDMA) Hearing Aid Compatibility Act 1988 American Disabilities Act (ADA) Federal Hearing Conservation Amendment ANSI Standards for the US B. Market Analytics 11.2 Canada A. Market Analysis Outlook B. Market Analytics 11.3 Japan A. Market Analysis Outlook Overview Leading Players Regulatory Environment Distribution System B. Market Analytics 11.4 Europe A. Market Analysis Outlook Strong Growth Potential for Hearing Aids Competitive Environment in European Hearing Devices Market Distribution Scenario Cochlear Implants Market Regulatory Environment Reimbursement Issues B. Market Analytics 11.4.1 France A. Market Analysis Outlook Key Statistics B. Market Analytics 11.4.2 Germany A. Market Analysis Outlook German Hearing Aid Market - An Overview Key Statistics B. Market Analytics 11.4.3 Italy Market Analysis 11.4.4 The United Kingdom A. Market Analysis Outlook Hearing Loss - A Prevalent Condition in the UK Online Retail to Push Hearing Aid Sales NHS - The Largest Market for Hearing Aids Regulations Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Noise at Work Regulations 1989 B. Market Analytics 11.4.5 Spain Market Analysis 11.4.6 Russia Market Analysis 11.4.7 Rest of Europe A. Market Analysis Outlook Overview of Select Regional Markets Denmark Public Clinics Dominate Hearing Aid Fittings Sweden Switzerland Belgium B. Market Analytics 11.5 Asia-Pacific A. Market Analysis Asia-Pacific - a High-Potential Market for Hearing Aids and Implants Cochlear Implants Market Growth Prospects Regulatory Scenario B. Market Analytics 11.5.1 China A. Market Analysis Outlook Initiation of Cochlear Implant Production B. Market Analytics 11.5.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific A. Market Analysis Outlook Overview of Select Regional Markets India Hearing Loss in Children More Prevalent in Rural Areas Indian Hearing Aid Market Dominated by Imports Hearing Implants Gain Traction Despite High Procedure Cost Audiological Diagnostic Equipment Market on the Rise Australia and New Zealand High Hearing Loss Incidence and Prevalence - A Growing Concern Australian Players Grow Presence in South-east Asian Market B. Market Analytics 11.6 Latin America A. Market Analysis Outlook B. Market Analytics 11.7 Rest of World A. Market Analysis Outlook Hearing Impairment Remains an Unaddressed Issue in Africa Hearing Aids Market in South Africa B. Market Analytics 12. COMPANY PROFILES

  • Total Companies Profiled: 57 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 77)
  • The United States (30)
  • Canada (5)
  • Japan (1)
  • Europe (37)
    • France (2)
    • Germany (9)
    • The United Kingdom (2)
    • Italy (2)
    • Spain (1)
    • Rest of Europe (21)
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (4)

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