Our Timeline

At MED-EL, our pioneering spirit and passion for discovery has been going strong for more than 40 years. We’re proud to be the innovation leader, with technological breakthroughs and one-of-a-kind developments coming year after year. 

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The Beginning

The Beginning

Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair begin developing cochlear implants at the Technical University of Vienna.

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Looking Forward

Today, our dedicated research & development continues to drive discovery and innovation in the field of hearing and beyond. The future holds so much potential, and we're excited to be at the forefront of incredible breakthroughs and leaps in technology.