From Eastern Europe to the Alpine heart of the continent
After wrapping up our first roadshow through France and French-speaking Switzerland, it was time to head toward new borders, new questions, and new conversations.
Tour 2 brought us through a dynamic mix of regions; from the east’s industrial centers to the Alpine zones where precision and innovation go hand in hand.
Before departure, our van was carefully equipped with a curated selection of our most emblematic human-machine interface components: master controllers, displays, terminal blocks, a footrest, a disconnector switch; each element chosen not just to showcase innovation, but to invite interaction.
Throughout the journey, the van was our constant companion. It carried not only technology, but also conversations. At every stop, we arrived together on wheels and in person eady to connect. We met teams, visited facilities, exchanged insights, and concluded with a hands-on look at our products. A shared space, where stories and solutions could meet face to face.
Because this second roadshow wasn’t just about displaying technology but it was about building understanding. About listening to the people who use our solutions, day in and day out, and letting their insights guide us forward.
The Journey Stop by Stop
Alstom – Katowice
Our journey began in southern Poland, where industrial legacy meets cutting-edge manufacturing. At Alstom Katowice, the exchange was open, detailed, and highly technical: a dive into the realities of production and integration that set a strong pace for the rest of the roadshow.
Stadler – Praga
Next, we arrived in the heart of the Czech Republic. At Stadler Prague, we found a team ready to discuss the nuances of ergonomics, user experience, and the evolving role of interface design. The conversations were forward-looking, with shared curiosity about how our solutions can adapt to real-world challenges.
Stadler – Rheintal
In the scenic Rheintal valley, precision and engineering culture go hand in hand. This visit gave us a chance to dig deeper into design specifics, functionality, and day-to-day operations with a clear focus on how each detail translates to the driver’s experience.
Stadler – Bussnang
Back at one of the most iconic production sites in the rail industry, Bussnang welcomed us with energy and insight. The exchange was dense with ideas, questions, and shared enthusiasm for pushing interface design forward in complex and evolving contexts.
RhB – Landquart
At the foot of the Alps, Rhätische Bahn offered a perfect finale. Surrounded by the landscapes where their trains operate, we had a grounded and insightful moment of dialogue around operational reality, expectations, and what it truly means to connect humans and machines.
What this second tour meant
This roadshow was a reminder of why showing up physically and personally still matters. We weren’t just there to present; we were there to understand. To open conversations about usability, ergonomics, and experience. To show, live and in context, the value of years of development and the expertise behind thousands of master controllers produced and perfected over time.
Thanks to the dedication of our Tour 2 crew; Daniele Riva, Paolo Casoretti, Stefano Borgonovo, and Valentina Marrese, this journey became more than a roadshow. It became an exchange of ideas, a step closer to those who work with our technology every day.
And the road doesn’t stop here. Tour 3 is just around the corner…
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See you next time,
Claire Zuber
