HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering at InnoTrans 2026 – Experience the Future of Mobility

Berlin, September 22–25, 2026 | Hall 7.2b, Booth 100

InnoTrans 2026 is just around the corner—and HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering will once again be right in the thick of it. At the world’s leading trade fair for transportation technology, we’ll be showcasing our latest innovations in the fields of lightweight construction, autonomous driving, and alternative powertrains. Visit us and discover how we’re shaping the mobility of tomorrow.

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Comprehensive Vehicle Expertise – From Concept to Production

Our service portfolio covers the entire vehicle development process, from the initial idea through design, engineering, and prototyping all the way to production readiness. We cover the entire spectrum of rail vehicles—from high-speed trains to commuter and regional trains, as well as subways and streetcars. In addition, we bring our expertise to the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. As your partner for comprehensive vehicle development, we support you in every phase of the project—reliably, innovatively, and with a commitment to shaping sustainable mobility.

Lightweight Construction Innovations: Less Weight, More Efficiency

In the field of lightweight construction, we are showcasing three groundbreaking technologies:

PulPro-SMC – Bonded Joining of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures

This process bonds fiber-reinforced composite structures in a single pressing operation—without the need for separate joining technology.

• 20% weight reduction compared to conventional steel construction
• Material-bonded connection without welding, gluing, or screwing
• Fire protection certified to HL2 R1

LeiPo-3D-FKM – Standardized design of additively manufactured metal components

For the first time, this methodology enables the standard-compliant design of 3D-printed metal components in accordance with the FKM guideline—a milestone for the use of additive manufacturing in lightweight construction.

• First FKM qualification for additively manufactured steel alloys
• Consideration of all relevant AM influencing factors
• Validation using real-world technology demonstrators in the transportation sector

3D-FiberTrain – Large-format rail vehicle components from a 3D printer

Tool-free, recyclable, and ready for series production: This process produces complex components faster and more cost-effectively.

• 100% thermoplastic = fully recyclable
• Lower manufacturing costs for small production runs
• Shorter production times for complex components

Autonomous Driving: Intelligent Systems for Rail Transport

Our projects in the field of autonomous driving demonstrate how rail vehicles can operate safely and reliably without drivers in the future:

SmarTram – Autonomous tram operation in mixed urban traffic

SmarTram develops safe and reliable technology for track-guided vehicles that interact with pedestrians, cyclists, and road traffic.

• Reliable detection of obstacles, signals, and traffic signs
• Automatic braking and precise stopping at designated points
• Successfully tested autonomous operation on depot sections

RailAIxs – Reference architecture for on-board environmental detection

This architecture enables autonomous operation on regional branch lines through AI-supported object detection.

• AI-based object detection and classification
• Integrated sensor system with GNSS, cameras, and LiDAR
• Secure interface for drive and braking systems

Alternative Propulsion Systems: Sustainable Energy for Rail

In the field of alternative propulsion systems, we present forward-looking concepts for climate-friendly mobility:

HyLin-AI – Modular, lightweight car body concept for hydrogen operation

This concept for narrow-gauge railcars demonstrates that autonomous propulsion systems can outperform overhead line electrification.

• AI-supported energy management for optimized real-time operation
• Modular architecture without technological dead ends
• Utilizing fuel cell waste heat for heating in extreme temperatures

RAHD – Revolutionary wheel-integrated hydrogen storage

This patented technology combines hydrogen storage in the wheel with a reluctance drive—for all-day operation without refueling stops.

• 40 kg of H₂ stored in the rear wheels (equivalent to approx. 200 liters of diesel)
• Reluctance motor without rare earth elements – sustainable and robust
• Utilization of previously unused vehicle space

Heat2Comfort – Innovative Climate Control System with Waste Heat Recovery

This innovative HVAC system uses waste heat from the fuel cell as its primary energy source—for quieter, more comfortable, and highly efficient climate control.

• Over 90% of thermal energy requirements covered by waste heat
• 64% reduction in electrical energy consumption for climate control
• Significantly quieter operation (up to a 17 dB(A) reduction in partial-load operation)

Come visit us!

📅 September 22–25, 2026
📍 Messe Berlin | Hall 7.2b | Booth 100

We look forward to your visit and exciting discussions about the future of mobility!