Summary:
Aurality has introduced the Empress3D, a handheld digital in-ear scanner designed to deliver fast, accurate 3D ear impressions and a fully digital workflow for hearing care professionals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Empress3D creates precise 3D ear impressions in a single step to improve speed, comfort, and ease of use.
  • The device integrates with Aurality’s Empressions Software for seamless data management and manufacturer collaboration.
  • It reportedly offers a cost-effective, subscription-free solution designed to simplify and modernize custom ear product production.

Aurality Inc., a maker of digital in-ear scanning technology, debuted its flagship handheld scanner, the Empress3D, to European audiences at EUHA 2025.

The Empress3D is among the world’s first handheld digital in-ear scanners capable of producing highly accurate 3D ear impressions in a single step. Designed for applications including hearing aids, custom-fit earplugs, and in-ear monitors, the Empress3D dramatically reduces scan time while improving accuracy, patient comfort, and ease of use, according to the company. It reportedly delivers these advantages at a fraction of the cost of other offerings—without subscription fees or hidden charges.

Medico-legal Considerations with 3D Digital Ear Scanning

Bundled with Aurality’s intuitive Empressions Software, the system provides a complete digital workflow for audiologists and clinicians. Empressions is designed to make it simple to create patient profiles, manage scan data, annotate 3D models, and securely share files with any manufacturer. All scans are saved in universally compatible STL format, to ensure seamless integration into existing production processes. 

“Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge 3D scanning solutions that save time, reduce cost, and enhance patient comfort,” says Sigrid Smitt-Jeppesen, president of Aurality. “When customers first try the Empress3D, they tell us, ‘This is the missing link.’ It’s the device that finally enables a fully digital workflow—without the barriers of physical molds, locked file types, or subscription fees.”

For more information about the Empress3D, visit www.aurality.com.