The Empress3D Named Among the Most Promising In-Ear Scanning Devices at EUHA 2026

Aurality returned to the 70th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians, held October 14-16, 2026, at Deutsche Messe Hannover. We were there to showcase Empress3D to hearing care professionals from across Europe and beyond.

After introducing The Empress3D to European audiences last year in Nuremberg, this year’s congress provided a valuable opportunity to continue in-person conversations with clinicians, lab technicians, and manufacturers who work with ear impressions daily. The Netherlands was honored as the partner country, with Dutch experts contributing to the program and the EUHA Live Area, and the congress party celebrated with an evening bathed in orange.

The Empress3D was highlighted in Paolo Masulli’s pre-congress EUHA 2026 preview as one of the promising new devices for in-ear scanning. His analysis noted that the industry is looking for scanners that identify incomplete anatomy, support quality verification, handle difficult ears, and pass usable data into downstream design and manufacturing. Those are the problems we built The Empress3D to address, and it was rewarding to take that conversation to the show floor.

For those who visited our booth, The Empress3D is a Class 1 medical wired digital 3D ear scanner that captures the ear in a single scan, replacing traditional silicone molds. Scans export as universally compatible STL files, seamlessly integrating into existing lab and production workflows. Ownership involves a one-time purchase with no subscriptions or recurring fees, and it can be operated by anyone trained on a standard otoscope.

A mold-free workflow offers advantages for every aspect of the clinic. Patients benefit from a cleaner, more comfortable appointment. Clinicians capture the ear once and can send the digital file wherever it needs to go. Labs receive a production-ready digital scan.

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who visited us in Hannover, and to the EUHA team for organizing another excellent congress. If you were unable to attend, we would be delighted to provide a virtual demonstration of The Empress3D.

Schedule a demo: https://www.aurality.com/schedule-a-demo/