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AIT and Künz are driving the shift of freight transport from road to rail with their AI-powered assistance system

The AI-powered assistance system “Trailer Assist,” developed by AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Künz GmbH, has won the VCÖ Mobility Award Austria 2026 in the category “Digitalization, Technology, and Automation.” The solution makes the transfer of semi-trailers to rail more efficient, safer, and more reliable, thereby supporting shift of freight from road to rail. At the same time, remote operation creates more accessible workplaces.

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Under the motto “From Vision to Action,” the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology will present its latest developments in high-performance machine vision at VISION 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for machine vision. From 6 to 8 October 2026, visitors to Hall 8, Booth 8C50 can experience how image and sensor data are transformed into reliable information for intelligent decision-making and autonomous action.

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Research for safe, efficient and sustainable transport systems: At InnoTrans 2026, the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology will be presenting its latest research projects and innovative solutions for the monitoring and maintenance of transport infrastructure, for production technologies and lightweight design of vehicle components, as well as for battery and drive technologies, component characterisation and environmental testing. You can find AIT from 22 to 25 September 2026 at CityCube Berlin, Hall A, Stand 750.

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Now firmly established in Vienna and backed by Austria’s research, technology and innovation (RTI) community, Technology Talks Austria will address key strategic questions facing Europe and Austria on 10 and 11 September 2026. Under the theme “Empowering Europe: Technological Leadership for a Resilient Future”, the programme will feature plenary sessions, workshops, keynote addresses and side events.

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