Rail & Mobility

The railway industry constantly faces challenges: higher safety requirements, increasing connectivity, and the pressure to modernize existing systems. Functionally safe electronics are key to reliably integrating control units and edge devices into the overall system.

Illustration of vehicle and mobility technologies with a focus on safety-critical embedded systems in the railway industry

CENELEC-Compliant Electronics

Embedded Systems for Rail and Mobility

PICKPLACE develops electronics for applications requiring functional safety, real-time capability, and environmental resilience.

Our systems are designed to perform in safety-critical areas – whether in vehicle control, signaling technology, or condition monitoring.

We rely on process-compliant development steps for successful certification. In close coordination with theNotified BodiesLet's take care of evidence according to valid FuSa standards.

Development of safety-related electronics for railway control systems according to EN 50126, EN 50128/EN 50716, and EN 50129.
Functionally safe control units according to ISO 26262
Edge Devices for Mobility Applications: Processing Sensor Data Directly in the Vehicle or Infrastructure
Long-term availability and robustness – Electronic design for long lifecycles and harsh environments, including EMC and temperature resistance
Cybersecurity and Tamper Resistance – Securing Communication Interfaces Against Attacks and Tampering.
Development of AI and KNN applications for vehicles

Specialist for Hardware and Software in the Mobility Context

Whether railway technology, rail vehicles, public transport, or cars – increasing software content, functional safety, and networking require robust, future-proof solutions.

We support operators, system providers, and vehicle manufacturers in the development and porting of safety-critical controls, embedded systems, and edge technologies to shape the transition to digital and connected mobility.

Edge Hardware – Decentralized data processing on multi-cores for intelligent vehicle and infrastructure components
Control Units – Development and Porting of Safety-Critical Controls Based on Microcontroller for drives, climate, and comfort systems
Measurement and Control Technology – Sensor and Control Solutions for Monitoring and Automation
Signaling Technology and Infrastructure – Control, Networking, and Securing of Railway Infrastructure and Traffic Management Technology
On-Board Computer - Highly Integrated Computing Systems for Vehicle Communication, Diagnostics, and Automated Functions
Cross-Platform Software Architectures for Edge and Cloud Connectivity
Cybersecure Hardware and Software for Meeting KRITIS and CRA Requirements

Cyber Resilience Act

Secure Hardware and Software

Cyber Resilience for Embedded Systems – Urgency for Action with the Cyber Resilience Act. Embedded systems in devices and machines are increasingly becoming targets of cyberattacks. Our whitepaper shows how companies can secure their systems against threats and meet the requirements of theCyber Resilience Act (CRA)can be met, which will be mandatory from 2026.

Read our whitepaper for information on the key pillars of robust cybersecurity:

TARA and Process Approach
Key Management
Zero Trust Principle
Anti-DoS measures
Secure Boot and Updates
Modern hardware with TrustZone and HSM

Symbolic image Cyber Resilience – security-oriented software development and embedded systems against attack scenarios

Send us your contact details to download the white paper „Cyber-Resilient Embedded Systems.“.