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  • MISONET Automation System: Efficiency and Reliability in Ecological Fish Farming

    MISONET Automation System: Efficiency and Reliability in Ecological Fish Farming

    Finnish technology company Finnforel has emerged as a pioneer in ecological fish farming since its establishment in 2017. The company is located in Varkaus, Northern Savonia, where its recirculating aquaculture system enables fish to grow in flowing water under precisely optimised conditions. The rapidly growing company opened Finland’s first broodstock and fry production facility focused…

  • Signal+Draht 3/2024: Aiming for improved performance with the assistance of ITIL

    Signal+Draht 3/2024: Aiming for improved performance with the assistance of ITIL

    This article explores the prospects for implementing service management using the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework. The article describes the journey towards improved performance in service delivery at Mipro. The company specialises in interlocking and traffic management systems, whereby one of its business areas focuses on developing solutions for railway and local railway traffic.…

  • Mipro successfully completes the Lääne-Harju Signalling System project in Estonia 

    Mipro successfully completes the Lääne-Harju Signalling System project in Estonia 

    Mipro is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Lääne-Harju project in Estonia, marking a significant milestone in the railway infrastructure sector. AS Eesti Raudtee (EVR), the client, officially started using the Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) system on the 4th of December 2023, completing the extensive project delivered by Mipro. 

  • Joensuu marshalling yard signalling system project completed on time

    Joensuu marshalling yard signalling system project completed on time

    Mipro has successfully delivered the new signalling system for the Joensuu marshalling yard. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) made the procurement decision based on a tender on 7 April 2021, and the Mipro began the project in 2021.

  • Overview of the year 2023 

    Overview of the year 2023 

    This year, one of the most discussed themes in public discourse has been hostile influencing and cybersecurity. In line with this, our primary focus in safety management has been on information security and its management system, without neglecting other aspects of safety.

  • Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

    Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

    We would like to wish our customers and partners a peaceful holiday season and express our warmest thank you for the past year!

  • Signal+Draht 9/2023: Using model checking for interlocking software verification

    Signal+Draht 9/2023: Using model checking for interlocking software verification

    The application of different verification methods is a prominent part of the development process for safety related systems. Some methods are suitable for the early lifecycle phases, while others are best used later.

  • Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 (COP – Communication on Progress) has been published

    Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 (COP – Communication on Progress) has been published

    Mipro is committed to corporate responsibility in accordance with the United Nations Global Compact program (UNGC).

  • TRAKO 2023: Gdansk, Poland

    TRAKO 2023: Gdansk, Poland

    TRAKO 2023 is one of the biggest railway industry exhibitions and conferences in eastern Europe, taking place in Gdansk, Poland, from September 19th to 22nd. This biennial event brings together key players in the railway sector, including manufacturers, suppliers, operators, authorities, and industry experts, to showcase the latest advancements, innovations, and trends in the railway…

  • Signal + Draht 6/2023: Cost-effective evolution to ETCS with EULYNX RBC interface

    National railway signalling systems have gradually grown over time to include different solutions from several technology providers. There is no common standard for these systems’ external interfaces and interoperability has therefore always been a challenge. Typically, the integration between different interlockings, trackside elements and traffic management systems has been achieved by means of the tailor-made…