KONUX

KONUX is a leading German AI scale-up specializing in the transformation of rail transport for a sustainable future. Founded in 2014 at the Technical University of Munich, KONUX has developed into a global player in the railway industry, with a presence in numerous countries in Europe and Asia.

KONUX combines machine learning and industrial IoT technologies to increase the capacity, reliability, and cost efficiency of rail transport. The flagship product, KONUX Switch, is a predictive maintenance system for switches and crossings. It uses IIoT units and artificial intelligence to continuously monitor and analyze the condition of signal and track components. This enables infrastructure managers to anticipate failures and optimize maintenance planning, ultimately improving network availability, extending the lifespan of assets, and reducing costs[1][2][3].

The mission of KONUX is to make rail transport future-proof through innovative solutions. The company is driven by three core values:

• Grit: Passion and perseverance that enable the team to get through tough times and continuously improve.
• Inventiveness: The willingness to try new things, process setbacks, and constantly learn and improve.
• Credibility: The commitment to do what is promised and take responsibility for mistakes to ensure a high level of transparency and trust[4].

KONUX is committed to making rail transport more sustainable and environmentally friendly. By implementing predictive maintenance and utilizing IoT technologies, the company helps to increase energy efficiency and reduce resource consumption. Furthermore, KONUX is dedicated to the mental health and well-being of its employees by partnering with organizations like nilo.health to support individual wellness journeys[5].

KONUX has been selected by the World Economic Forum as one of the 30 most innovative start-ups and scale-ups worldwide. The company has received numerous awards, including the CogX Award, the Presidential Entrepreneurship Award from the Technical University of Munich, and the German Mobility Prize. KONUX works closely with significant partners such as Deutsche Bahn to advance the digitalization and efficiency of rail transport[2][3].

With its innovative approach and strong focus on sustainability and employee well-being, KONUX positions itself as a pioneer in the transformation of rail transport, shaping the mobility of tomorrow.

• 1 - https://www.konux.com/de/
• 2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konux
• 3 - https://www.deutschebahn.com/en/Digitalization/startups/db_startups/weichen-6935276
• 4 - https://www.konux.com/de/unternehmen/
• 5 - https://www.startup-insider.com/startup/konux