EAO, The Federal Republic of Germany - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- EAO is a Swiss family-owned company established in 1947, recognized as one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality switches, keypads, sophisticated control elements, and complete HMI control units and systems. The company operates a global production and distribution network with over 600 dedicated employees, including production sites in Switzerland, Germany, North America, and China, along with 10 sales companies and over 50 distributors worldwide. Its core business focuses on providing innovative, intuitive, and reliable Human Machine Interface (HMI) products and solutions.EAO is a Swiss family-owned company established in 1947, recognized as one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality switches, keypads, sophisticated control elements, and complete HMI control units and systems. The company operates a global production and distribution network with over 600 dedicated employees, including production sites in Switzerland, Germany, North America, and China, along with 10 sales companies and over 50 distributors worldwide. Its core business focuses on providing innovative, intuitive, and reliable Human Machine Interface (HMI) products and solutions.
- EAO offers a comprehensive range of HMI components, including pushbuttons, emergency stop switches, keylock switches, rotary and lever switches, indicators, sound indicators, potentiometers, USB sockets, and housings.EAO offers a comprehensive range of HMI components, including pushbuttons, emergency stop switches, keylock switches, rotary and lever switches, indicators, sound indicators, potentiometers, USB sockets, and housings.
- Key product series include the Series 46 EcoTouch for general industrial controls, the reliable Series 22 for various applications, the vandal-resistant Series 82 for harsh environments, the modular Series 61 for demanding industrial uses, and the robust Series 45 with IP69K protection for machinery applications.Key product series include the Series 46 EcoTouch for general industrial controls, the reliable Series 22 for various applications, the vandal-resistant Series 82 for harsh environments, the modular Series 61 for demanding industrial uses, and the robust Series 45 with IP69K protection for machinery applications.
- The Series 45, in particular, represents an innovative and comprehensive HMI product family for the machinery industry, setting new standards in design, robustness, functionality, reliability, and safety.The Series 45, in particular, represents an innovative and comprehensive HMI product family for the machinery industry, setting new standards in design, robustness, functionality, reliability, and safety.
- Technological capabilities include the development of flexible seat reservation systems that support seamless integration with existing passenger information systems via CAN bus and Ethernet connectivity.Technological capabilities include the development of flexible seat reservation systems that support seamless integration with existing passenger information systems via CAN bus and Ethernet connectivity.
- The company provides contract manufacturing services, encompassing design, development, production, and logistics for customer-specific HMI panels and interface systems.The company provides contract manufacturing services, encompassing design, development, production, and logistics for customer-specific HMI panels and interface systems.
- Over 75 years of history and deep expertise as a world leader in HMI products and solutions.Over 75 years of history and deep expertise as a world leader in HMI products and solutions.
- Pioneering technological innovation, exemplified by the development of the world's first illuminated pushbutton switch in 1958, which established an international industry standard.Pioneering technological innovation, exemplified by the development of the world's first illuminated pushbutton switch in 1958, which established an international industry standard.
- A robust global production and distribution network, comprising four production sites in Switzerland, Germany, North America, and China, along with 10 sales companies and over 50 distributors in major industrial countries.A robust global production and distribution network, comprising four production sites in Switzerland, Germany, North America, and China, along with 10 sales companies and over 50 distributors in major industrial countries.
- Comprehensive certification to key international standards and industry-specific norms, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS for Railway), and IATF 16949 (for Automotive).Comprehensive certification to key international standards and industry-specific norms, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS for Railway), and IATF 16949 (for Automotive).
- A customer-centric approach with the capability to develop customized solutions and provide worldwide supply support throughout the entire product lifecycle.A customer-centric approach with the capability to develop customized solutions and provide worldwide supply support throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Consistent recognition and awards, such as the 2025 Railway Technology Excellence Awards Innovation award for its advanced rail seat reservation system.Consistent recognition and awards, such as the 2025 Railway Technology Excellence Awards Innovation award for its advanced rail seat reservation system.
- Transportation (railway systems, mass transit vehicles, buses, trucks, special vehicles, passenger convenience devices, seat reservation systems).Transportation (railway systems, mass transit vehicles, buses, trucks, special vehicles, passenger convenience devices, seat reservation systems).
- Machinery and Industrial Automation (industrial machinery, general industrial controls, factory and automation technology, robotics).Machinery and Industrial Automation (industrial machinery, general industrial controls, factory and automation technology, robotics).
- Heavy-Duty and Special Vehicles (construction machinery, crane vehicles, agricultural machinery, fire-fighting vehicles, rescue vehicles, garbage trucks).Heavy-Duty and Special Vehicles (construction machinery, crane vehicles, agricultural machinery, fire-fighting vehicles, rescue vehicles, garbage trucks).
- Automotive (modular and custom automotive switch systems, charging socket modules, cockpit, electric vehicles).Automotive (modular and custom automotive switch systems, charging socket modules, cockpit, electric vehicles).
- Medical Devices and Healthcare.Medical Devices and Healthcare.
- Access Control and Security Equipment.Access Control and Security Equipment.
- Energy and Infrastructure.Energy and Infrastructure.
- China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Potential for many other Asian countries among its 50+ distribution countriesChina, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Potential for many other Asian countries among its 50+ distribution countries
- Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Potential for many other European countries among its 50+ distribution countriesSwitzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Potential for many other European countries among its 50+ distribution countries
- United States of America, Potential for other North American countries among its 50+ distribution countriesUnited States of America, Potential for other North American countries among its 50+ distribution countries
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management System).ISO 9001 (Quality Management System).
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System).ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System).
- ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS, Quality Management System for Railway Industry).ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS, Quality Management System for Railway Industry).
- IATF 16949 (Quality Management System for Automotive Industry).IATF 16949 (Quality Management System for Automotive Industry).
- Compliance with numerous international approvals and regulations such as KBA, TSI PRM, UIC, CE, RoHS, REACH, ENEC, CB, UL/UR, CSA, VDE, CCC, CQC, EAC, DNV, and many others.Compliance with numerous international approvals and regulations such as KBA, TSI PRM, UIC, CE, RoHS, REACH, ENEC, CB, UL/UR, CSA, VDE, CCC, CQC, EAC, DNV, and many others.
- Awarded the Innovation award in the Reservation Systems category at the 2025 Railway Technology Excellence Awards for its advanced rail seat reservation system.Awarded the Innovation award in the Reservation Systems category at the 2025 Railway Technology Excellence Awards for its advanced rail seat reservation system.