Advanced Bionics is a global leader in developing the most advanced cochlear implant systems in the world. Founded in 1993 and partnered with Phonak under the Sonova Group in 2009, AB is the only American company developing cutting-edge cochlear implant technology that restores hearing to the deaf and allows our recipients to hear their best today, tomorrow, and always.
AB has the most sophisticated cochlear implant system on the market, the Harmony HiResolution™ Bionic Ear System, with five times more sound resolution than its competitors, designed to allow recipients to go beyond deciphering speech to hearing music.
With sales in over 30 countries and a proven track record for developing high-performing, state-of-the-art products, AB's talented group of 660 technologists and professionals from all over the world are driven to succeed, work with integrity and stay firmly committed to quality.
Our Mission
At AB, our mission is to improve lives by developing, manufacturing, marketing, and supporting high-quality, state-of-the-art hearing technology for those with severe to profound hearing loss.
Our commitment to providing the best possible hearing experience for our recipients by putting patients first remains at the forefront of all that we do. The trust our recipients place in us is the highest honor and inspires us to strive for excellence each and every day.
Our Culture
Our culture is best described by our people: highly intelligent, spirited, ambitious, and dedicated. We attract innovative technologists and distinguished professionals from all over the world who are committed to improving the lives of those with severe to profound hearing loss.
The culture of AB is shaped daily by our unique mission, the leaders who successfully drive the business, and the staff members from all across the globe who help our recipients hear their best.
Our Focus
At AB, we focus on putting patients first in everything that we do. As part of our firm commitment to patients, we’ve enacted eight core initiatives, each designed to improve the lives of our recipients on their journey to hearing with AB.
- Reliability: Deliver reliable cochlear implant systems.
- Improvements: Make improvements on ease of use and aesthetics of our cochlear implant systems.
- Communicate Differences: Communicate the performance differences between devices.
- Make It Easy: Make it easy for patients and clinicians to get what they need.
- Reimbursement: Help patients and clinicians access appropriate insurance reimbursement.
- Legacy Patients: Support legacy patients throughout their journey to hearing.
- Global Company: Address the needs of our patients across the world.
- Lifelong Partner: Remain reasonably profitable in order to be a lifelong partner to our recipients.