Etion Create

Etion Create is a South African technology and engineering company developing advanced electronic and digital systems that enable complex industries to operate more safely, efficiently and intelligently. As an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), the company designs, develops, manufactures, integrates and supports technology solutions across rail, mining and industrial, defence and aerospace, and cybersecurity. With more than 20 years of experience in the rail sector, Etion Create develops technologies that support safer, more efficient and better-connected railway operations. Its rail portfolio spans onboard, trackside and monitoring solutions, including integrated train cab displays, GPS-based train tracking, vehicle identification systems, hot-bearing detection, train condition monitoring and communications solutions. One of the company’s latest rail innovations is its Onboard Broken Rail Detection System (BRDS), designed to detect rail breaks of approximately 1 mm and above and provide timely alerts to Central Train Control (CTC). By providing early detection of potential rail failures, the solution supports improved situational awareness and enables railway operators to respond more effectively to critical track conditions.

Etion Create’s Integrated Train Condition Monitoring System (ITCMS) brings information from onboard and trackside equipment into a central dashboard, providing real-time monitoring, alerts and asset visibility. Its Vehicle Identification System identifies locomotives and wagons, tracks their movements and builds train consists, supporting improved fleet management and operational control. Beyond rail, Etion Create’s capabilities extend across software, firmware, hardware and CAD design, embedded systems, IoT solutions, electronic manufacturing, cybersecurity and systems integration. These capabilities are supported by in-house engineering and manufacturing expertise, enabling Etion Create to take solutions from design and development through to manufacturing, integration and deployment. Through its combination of engineering expertise, technology development and manufacturing capability, Etion Create continues to develop solutions that address real-world challenges across complex and mission-critical industries.