From Italy to the Industrial Heart of Europe
With Tour 3, our road journey has reached its final chapter.
After travelling through France, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, and the Alpine regions, this time we headed towards a route that combines industrial tradition with technological innovation — from Italy to Austria and Germany.
Our van, faithful companion at every stop, was once again fitted with a carefully curated selection of our most representative human–machine interface components: master controllers, displays, terminal blocks, a footrest, and a disconnector. Not just items to showcase, but tangible invitations to interact.
As in every roadshow, we didn’t just bring technology with us — we brought conversations. Our goal was clear: to close this cycle of tours by meeting the people who make mobility happen every day, listening to their needs, and sharing visions for the future.
Stop by Stop
Alstom – Wien
The Austrian capital welcomed us at one of the most significant production hubs in the railway sector. At Alstom Wien, we found a team open to discussion, with a technical and strategic exchange that touched on innovation, ergonomics, and system integration.
Siemens – Erlangen
Continuing into Bavaria, Erlangen offered us the chance to engage with one of the leading excellence centres in railway technology. Discussions focused on how interface design can enhance day-to-day operational experience while meeting ever-higher standards.
Stadler – Chemnitz
In Chemnitz, in the heart of Saxony, we met a dynamic and forward-looking team. The dialogue was rich with insights on how to adapt human–machine solutions to complex and diverse operational contexts, balancing reliability with innovation.
Alstom – Mannheim
Our final stop — but by no means the least important. In Mannheim, surrounded by a long-standing industrial tradition, we wrapped up the journey with an in-depth conversation on the role of ergonomics and usability in driver’s cabins, with a focus on the added value that real-world experience can bring to design.
The Meaning of This Third Tour
Tour 3 was not just another series of visits, but the closing chapter of a journey that, over three tours, crossed 7 countries — France, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy — with over 15 stops.
We travelled to meet those who, every day, turn technology and design into trains that connect people and places.
Thanks to the dedication of the team on this final tour — Valerio Malfatto, Emiliano Grandi, Valentina Marrese, Paolo Casoretti, and Daniele Riva — we ended the 2025 Roadshow just as we started it: with energy, curiosity, and the desire to build genuine connections.
The road, for us, does not end here. The 2025 Roadshow chapter may be closed, but the journey of innovation continues — wherever we can.
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Alla prossima puntata,
Simona Gianoli
