Trade fair report ILA Berlin

Technologie

This year's ILA Berlin attracted around 95,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors from 31 countries. The world's first independent aviation trade fair was held here back in 1909 and currently takes place every two years.

With the Aviation, Space, Defence & Support, Advanced Air Mobility and Supplier sections, ILA Berlin covers the entire value chain of the aerospace industry. Here it was clearly demonstrated how the transformation of civil aviation towards climate neutrality can succeed. The unique Space Pavilion demonstrated the many benefits of space travel for our lives on Earth - from climate protection and digitalisation to security and mobility. The military area emphasised the importance of the armed forces for the defence of our democratic values and Europe's sovereignty. In the Advanced Air Mobility exhibition area, the entire spectrum of unmanned aerial systems and electrically powered vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) was presented. The International Supplier Centre brought together the extensive supply chain with buyers from OEMs and 1st-tier suppliers.

At this year's trade fair, 5 trade fair models designed and manufactured by BUSSE Design+Engineering were on display!

The challenge here is always to present the respective core technologies in the available space in a true-to-scale and meaningful way and to realise them in appealing models. The factors of transportability, dismantlability and robustness of such models should also not be neglected, as they usually "travel the world" and are presented at numerous international exhibition venues.

We start with sketches and storyboards, accompanied by DFM concepts and visualisations as a basis for decision-making, in close cooperation with the customer's technology department, its marketing department, the stand builder and our interdisciplinary team of designers, engineers and BUSSE's prototype construction department, in order to then work out the selected concept in detail. Many models also include complex lighting, which we can also realise and program in-house.

Over 850 journalists reported on site. The new five ILA STAGES featured 350 speakers who discussed the future trends in aerospace in expert talks, panel discussions, debates and science slams. The next ILA will take place from 10 to 16 June 2026.

More information under: https://ila-berlin.de/de/pioneering/ueber-die-ILA

Our expertise is not only proven by 400+ awards, but also by the enthusiasm of our customers.

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Calistair

"We were particularly impressed by the enthusiasm and technical creativity of the Busse employees. The atmosphere in the project was characterized by professional looseness and great agility. We turned an idea into a finished product in 4 months!"

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Thyssenkrupp

"As an experienced design partner, BUSSE offers everything from a single source. Creative design solutions, prototyping through to small series production and UX design for software. The solution approaches and methods through to implementation always lead to a result that perfectly meets the requirements."

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Sigel

„The collaboration with the entire project team was always goal-oriented, constructive and pleasant in terms of communication. Mr. Timm and his project team always kept the functional and safety requirements in mind and understood what is also important to us in product development: can-do mentality, agile mindset as well as flexibility and efficiency in all project situations."

UI/UX Design

Prinoth

„BUSSE is our design game-changer for snow groomers! Their UI/UX team elevates not only icons and layout but the entire user experience to a new level. Clear operation turns every ride into a pleasure. Reliable from development to series production, BUSSE is by our side. Their interface, based on precise product research, simplifies operation. Flexible, forward-thinking, and reliable – BUSSE is our satisfaction guarantee!"

Product Design

Mikron

"With BUSSE as a sparring partner, we were able to successfully work out a brand-defining design for our latest products that was appropriate for the target group. BUSSE understood our internal company processes very well and was therefore able to deliver optimal results. Deadlines were always met, you can rely on BUSSE. Anytime again!"

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Keller

"We were positively surprised by the collaboration with BUSSE in that the focus was not solely on the appearance of our product, but rather on the interplay of economical manufacturing solutions, optimized ergonomics and a functional design. The result now impresses with a coherent, unprecedented design concept."

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Britax Römer

„Child seats are not only visually complex but also technically demanding. Our longstanding partnership with BUSSE turns development into a creative experience. Design sprints and a versatile selection matrix relieve engineers, minimize time-consuming iterations. We appreciate BUSSE for their timely implementations despite limited resources. The collaboration is not only effective but also truly enjoyable!"

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Infinite Running

„What impressed me right from the start was the incorporation of many innovative ideas that led to a result that is now ready for the market. Despite patented hurdles, design concepts were fine-tuned and refined until a turnkey concept for prototypes and a near-series maturity was achieved."

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Hammer

"BUSSE has been the perfect partner for us to develop new and innovative ideas for over fifteen years. BUSSE offers a very high level of professionalism and a first-class understanding of the brand. The team has completely internalized the high standards of our projects and with exceptional creativity, as well as full dedication, has helped us to set new trends. Many of our bestsellers bear BUSSE hallmarks."

Product Design

Darda

„From the outset, BUSSE embraced our technical wishes and constraints, weaving them into a cohesive product. Their craftsmanship is impressive, making the collaboration not only enjoyable but also an inspiring process due to their expertise. It's a partnership that seamlessly blends creativity with professionalism."

Das moderne BUSSE DESIGN+ENGINEERING Headquarter mit großen Glasfenstern wird von innen beleuchtet und hebt sich vom dunkler werdenden Himmel während der Dämmerung ab. Das Bild zeigt architektonisches Design und natürliche Beleuchtungseffekte.