Knowles Expands Hearing Health Portfolio at EUHA 2026

HANOVER, GERMANY — Knowles Corporation will showcase an expanded portfolio of hearing health technologies at EUHA 2026, including its new HiFit 2.0 receiver-in-canal (RIC), MM60 MEMS microphone, and a range of balanced armature receivers and specialty audio components....

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✦ The floor

Discussion

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change — this is a product showcase announcement with no clinical trial data; audiologists should monitor for downstream device launches from hearing aid manufacturers that use these components.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Knowles supplies core acoustic components to most major hearing aid brands, so its hardware updates can signal next-generation device capabilities across the industry.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Knowles will exhibit at EUHA 2026 (14–16 October, Hanover) at Booth 213.
02New HiFit 2.0 RIC (receiver-in-canal) receiver is the headline product announcement.
03MM60 MEMS microphone and balanced armature receivers are also featured.
04No clinical performance data or independent testing results were provided.
05Knowles is a component supplier; end-user hearing aids are built by OEM partners.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

ClaimEvidenceSupport

Knowles is expanding its hearing health portfolio with the HiFit 2.0 RIC receiver.

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The MM60 MEMS microphone is part of Knowles' expanded hearing health technology lineup.

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