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SPII S.p.A. is an Italian company specializing in human–machine interface (HMI) systems, driver desks and control solutions for railway and industrial applications.[1] Founded in Milan in 1947 by Angelo Foiadelli, the company is headquartered in Saronno, Italy.[2]
SPII develops railway driver interfaces, control desks, displays and traction-related components, with activities focused on ergonomics, industrial design and railway engineering.[3]
From 2015 to 2025, SPII operated within the Schaltbau Group as its Human Machine Interfaces Center of Excellence. In 2026, the company became part of SPII Group, an international organization integrating the activities of SPII Italy and SPII America within a coordinated global structure.
The company operates internationally through facilities and partners in Europe, North America and Asia. SPII collaborated with Italdesign on railway driver desk concepts including IntelliArm, which received a Red Dot Design Award in 2021.[4]
History
SPII S.p.A. was founded in Milan in 1947 by Angelo Foiadelli.[2] The company initially operated in the field of industrial and railway components before expanding its activities into railway human–machine interface systems and driver desk solutions.
The company later established its headquarters in Saronno, in the province of Varese.
From 2015 to 2025, SPII operated within the Schaltbau Group as its Human Machine Interfaces Center of Excellence.
In 2026, SPII entered a new organizational phase with the creation of SPII Group, integrating the activities of SPII Italy and SPII America within a coordinated international structure.
Activities
SPII develops human–machine interface systems and control solutions for railway and industrial applications.[1] The company designs and manufactures driver desks, control panels, master controllers, railway displays and traction-related components for rolling stock applications.
Its activities include ergonomic studies, industrial design, engineering and integration of driver cabin systems, with products developed in compliance with European railway standards including UIC and EN regulations.
SPII also develops high-voltage traction components such as disconnectors, earthing devices, roof switches, terminal boards and grounding interlocking systems for railway vehicles.
In addition to manufacturing activities, the company provides maintenance, repair and technical support services for its systems and components.
Design and innovation
SPII's activities in railway human–machine interfaces include ergonomic studies, industrial design and user-centered driver cabin development.[3]
The company collaborated with Italdesign on advanced railway driver desk concepts including IntelliArm, a driver interface project focused on ergonomics, spatial organization of controls and simplified human–machine interaction.[1]
In 2021, IntelliArm received a Red Dot Design Award in the Product Design category.[4]
SPII has also developed integrated driver desk concepts such as IntelliDesk, featuring modular architectures, touchscreen interfaces and predictive maintenance functionalities for railway applications.
International presence
SPII operates internationally through production facilities, commercial activities and engineering partnerships in Europe, North America and Asia.
The company is headquartered in Saronno, Italy, and maintains operations in the United States and China. Through SPII Group, the organization integrates the activities of SPII Italy and SPII America within a coordinated international structure.
SPII products and systems are supplied for railway and industrial applications in multiple international markets.
References
- ^ a b c "New interfaces for train drivers at SPII". DEVELOP3D. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ^ a b "German Schaltbau buys control of Italy's SPII". BeBeez. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ^ a b "SPII presenta il futuro delle cabine di guida". Varesefocus. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ^ a b "IntelliArm". Red Dot Design Award. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
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