#24 Next-Gen Rail Tech: Virtual Digital Coupling by Trilogical
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About Eyal Trichter
Eyal is a seasoned tech executive with over 20 years of experience in R&D, project management, and business development. As CEO of Trilogical, he leads innovation in data-driven solutions for critical sectors including rail, defense, aviation, and logistics. Known for translating complex needs into practical, high-impact technologies, Eyal has driven the development of advanced monitoring and predictive maintenance platforms—especially in the rail industry. His hands-on leadership continues to position Trilogical as a trusted innovation partner.
About Trilogical Technologies
Trilogical is an Israeli company providing advanced telematics and remote monitoring solutions for the rail, defense, aviation, and logistics sectors. Specializing in real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance, the company enables wireless data exchange between locomotives and wagons through its mesh-based “virtual digital coupling” system. Trilogical’s technologies are known for their reliability, low energy use, and strong cybersecurity, with deployments across Europe, Africa, Asia, the U.S., and Israel.
Key Takeaways
- Tech Transfer: Trilogical brings innovations from aviation and defense into the rail sector.
- vDAC Solution: Their Virtual Digital Automatic Coupling enables wireless, energy-efficient communication between wagons and locomotives using mesh technology.
- Resilient Design: Works even if some wagons are unequipped or offline; auto-configures in real time.
- Focus on Data: Main value lies in diagnostics, monitoring, and operational insights—not mechanical coupling.
- Proven Deployment: Solutions are already live in Africa, Israel, Europe, and the U.S.
- Cybersecurity Risk: Hacking wagon sensors could disrupt operations—cyber protection is essential and still underestimated.
- Sustainability Impact: Digital tools help shift freight from road to rail and reduce emissions.
- Innovation Bottlenecks: Regulation, limited budgets, and conservative mindsets slow progress—even in Europe.
- AI & Edge Computing: Central to predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and smart diagnostics.
- 2050 Vision: A green, autonomous, fully connected rail system, integrated into the wider mobility network.
Sebastian Sperker
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