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MED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, the World's First and Only Totally Invisible Cochlear Implant
Sep 29, 2026
For decades, people with hearing loss have dreamed of a hearing solution that simply disappears into everyday life. Today, that long-standing vision becomes reality. MED-EL, a global leader in hearing implant technology, announces the launch of TICI UNICO, the world's first and only commercially available totally invisible cochlear implant.
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MED-EL Founders Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair Receive 2026 Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology
Sep 15, 2026
The 2026 Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology honors Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair for pioneering innovations that helped make modern cochlear implants possible.
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Cochlear Implant Pioneer Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Prestigious Honda Prize 2026
Sep 15, 2026
MED-EL co-founder and CEO Ingeborg Hochmair has been named a recipient of the Honda Prize 2026 for her pioneering contributions to cochlear implant technology.
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MED‑EL Co‑Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan and Delivers 2026 Rackham Keynote
May 4, 2026
Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair, co‑founder of MED‑EL, received an Honorary Doctor of Engineering from the University of Michigan and inspired graduates as the 2026 Rackham keynote speaker.
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