
The ANNAX GmbH has worked as a partner of the IP-KOM-ÖV development project for more than 3 years.
The goals of the project was the specification and definition of a performant, IP-based communication protocol for vehicles (IBIS-IP) und collecting experimental evidence about its functionality. IBID-IP fulfils the growing demand of internal passenger information systems in vehicles. In addition to that, a new interface is provided for the connection of mobile customer devices.
Further information are available here (in German).
ANNAX was founded in 1996 through a management buy-out and emerged from a division of the company BOSCH. Since then, ANNAX was able to become a leading supplier in the market of passenger information systems through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. The ANNAX Group consists of 6 companies in four countries (Germany, Switzerland, Austria and China) and the number of employees has increased from 10 to over 240. Together we develop, design and manufacture a range of products, solutions and services for worldwide application in the public transport sector as per EN50155. The service offering of ANNAX is characterised by technological value added.
ANNAX offers a wide range of products and solution to the railway industry. You can find an overview of our products for different applications here.
Railvox5 is based on our OFRIS SW Framework and represents the most innovative system architecture for passenger information available on the market. It was developed specifically according to the standards and requirements of high-speed railway traffic. This platform combines the advantages of a centralised data base and control via Voice-Over-IP communication, UIC, and it uses WLAN/G3/G4-extensions to connect with a GPS positioning system and the display control via a software platform. MMI terminals for available SW updates and diagnosis purposes are part of the system. The system is capable of multi-traction operation.
Railvox Light is the ANNAX platform for tram and short-distance traffic. It was developed specifically for the requirements of passenger transport in urban environment. Based on IP technology, Railvox Light offers functions like display control, CCTV and analogue announcements for emergencies. WLAN, GPS and the fleet management system allow the installation of configurable extensions to the system. Railvox Light is capable of multi-traction operation.
Railvox Metro merges the best features of the Railvox 5 and the Railvox Light technology platforms. Based on IP technology it offers sub functions like automatic announcements, displays and display control, CCTV, redundant analogue announcements, WLAN, GPS and connection to a fleet management system. It is capable of both single- and multi-traction operation.
The ANNAX Group has many years of experience in a wide range of product and perfomance offerings. Products by ANNAX are operating in numerous countries in the world.
The ANNAX Group consists of 6 companies in three different countries and traces its origin to the year 1996. Starting with a number of 10 emplyoees, the ANNAX Group has grown to employ now more than 240 people.
The CEOs Jan Elbert, Martin Jaeggi, Werner Malcherek, Rainer Mikulecky and Wei Wei form the executive management of the ANNAX Group. Ihe focus of decision lies on the fact of ANNAX being both a company group and a family enterprise with long-term goals.
The company does not prioritise short-term monetary gains, but values the sustainability of its products and employees. The ANNAX Group is a leading manufacturer of mobile and stationary passenger and customer information systems on the globe.
Our site in Brunnthal is competent in complete solutions for passenger information systems, fleet management systems, the Flexity 2 platform, and multimedia and infotainment systems.
Our site in Bern is competent in complete solutions for passenger information systems, high speed platforms like Eurostar, Velraro D and ICx-DB, as well as seat reservation systems and IP network solutions.
Our site in Suzhou is competent in complete solution for passenger information system, metro platforms (in- and outside of China), multimedia and infotainment systems, and the production of ultra wide displays.
Our Location in Munich/ Germany:
Eugen-Sänger-Ring 15
85649 Brunnthal
Germany
Phone: +49 89 614436-0
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Our Location in Suzhou/ China:
Jianlin Road 666, Building 47
215129 Suzhou
Jiangsu Province
China
Phone: +86 512 6667 5313
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Our Location in Bydgoszczy / Poland:
Ul. Bernardyńska 13 lok. 601
85-029 Bydgoszcz
Poland
Phone: +48 575 888 720
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Our Location in Berne/ Switzerland:
Zentweg 9
3006 Bern
Switzerland
Phone: +41 31 95086-00
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Our Location in Vienna/ Austria:
Cargo Nord, ALC Nord 1, Bauteil 3
1300 Wien-Airport
Austria
Phone: +43 1 7007-36888
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