Our patented 3D Ear Scanning System captures the exact geometry of your entire ear canal—including the critical second bend—without any contact, mess, or discomfort. Traditional silicone impressions can distort shape or miss depth variations, affecting fit and protection.

Aware’s digital scan is safer, faster, and more precise, taking less than 90 seconds per ear to complete. The result is a perfect digital model that enables precision manufacturing, consistent replication, and the industry’s most accurate, comfortable fit.

You'll only need one scan in your entire career. While the outer ear and earlobe continue to grow slightly with age—about 0.2 millimeters per year—the ear canal and concha remain structurally stable throughout adulthood. These areas determine your custom-fit geometry and do not change shape as you age.

Scientific research shows that gradual ear growth results mainly from cartilage cell accumulation and reduced skin elasticity in the outer ear—not in the canal where your device seals. That’s why your Aware 3D ear file remains an accurate digital record for years. Unless you undergo ear surgery or experience significant anatomical changes, one scan provides a lifetime fit for future remakes or upgraded hearing protection.

Source: Anthropometric Changes of the Human Ear with Age (2007).

Employees are far more likely to wear hearing protection that’s comfortable and effective all day. Aware’s precision-fit design seals consistently, maintains proper attenuation, and reduces the need to “take plugs out to hear,” which is a major cause of occupational hearing loss. The result: better protection, fewer injuries, and higher OSHA compliance rates.

Yes. Aware’s hearing protection meets OSHA 1910.95 Hearing Conservation Program requirements and is tested per ANSI S3.19-1974 for Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). Each device’s attenuation performance can be documented for your hearing conservation records.

We serve the loudest and most demanding environments—manufacturing, food & beverage processing, aerospace, mining, power generation, and construction. Every custom-fit product is engineered to meet the durability, hygiene, and performance standards of your specific industry. Built for the U.S. Military and trusted by elite units, Aware delivers mission-critical performance and protection from the start—bringing the same precision, reliability, and comfort to the industrial workforce.

The second bend is where the ear canal narrows and curves toward the eardrum—the point where a true acoustic seal is achieved. Most traditional silicone impressions and generic earplugs stop short of this area, leaving gaps that reduce protection and allow sound leakage. Aware’s patented 3D Ear Scanning technology precisely maps the entire ear canal, including the second bend, to deliver a deeper, safer fit that maintains consistent attenuation across all frequencies. This ensures maximum noise reduction, superior comfort, and long-term seal integrity—even with jaw movement or head rotation.

Yes. Aware offers both vented and filtered options that allow essential situational awareness and clear speech transmission—without removing protection. For environments requiring radio communication, our Aware RadioComm models integrate with most headset systems.

The process is quick, clean, and completely noninvasive. A trained Aware technician uses a handheld 3D scanner to capture each ear in under 60 seconds. The digital file is securely stored for easy reorders or upgrades—no need for new impressions unless your anatomy changes.