LINK’s expertise supports a wide range of industries

Rolling Stock and Rail Transport

Industrial Machinery and Equipment

Smart Spaces and Environments

Leisure and Well-being

Defense Equipment and Security

Other industries:
Energy and the Circular Economy – Service Business – Manufacturing and Subcontracting – Cities and Society – Planning and Expert Services

Rolling Stock and Rail Transport

For operating environments that require user-centred design

For 16 years, we have been designing complete systems, control solutions, and user interfaces for vehicles, forestry machines, heavy-duty machinery, and rail vehicles. Our work is based on strong expertise in ergonomics and an understanding of how users operate equipment, even under demanding conditions. We develop solutions that support machine efficiency, electrification, autonomous operation, maintainability, and safety, utilizing research-based knowledge, prototyping, and user testing.

Our design expertise also covers demanding remote-control and monitoring environments, where cognitive load and safety are critical. We aim to improve situational awareness, reduce errors and increase system productivity. Whether the user is driving a vehicle, operating a machine or working in a control room, people remain at the centre of operations. Our design is grounded in a clear understanding of users, their tasks and their operating environments.

Industrial Machinery and Equipment

Creative Machine Design for Demanding Industrial Applications

The development of industrial machinery and equipment emphasizes performance, usability, visual appeal, and technical feasibility. Creative machine design combines technical design with innovation, conceptualization, and agile prototyping, producing functional solutions for even the most challenging development projects and operating environments.

Our solutions are based on our ability to find new, effective ways to address demanding technical challenges, even when no off-the-shelf models are available. In our design process, ergonomics, usability, and industrial design support the development of mechanics and technologies. We take into account industry requirements from the perspectives of production, cost structure, automation, process control, and equipment integration.

Our strength lies in our ability to model and structure complex systems and to develop solutions that support digitalization, automation, and data utilization. In our design work, we use simulation, prototyping, and usability testing to ensure functionality. Our development work covers conceptualization, specification, implementation, and validation.

Smart Spaces and Environments

Technology Solutions for Various Environments

The spaces of the future are not just physical—they are smart, sustainable and user-centred. We combine technology, data and human-centred design to create environments that learn, adapt and support both people and business operations.

“Smart spaces and environments” means:

IoT solutions that collect and analyse data from processes and operations within the environment.
Artificial intelligence that analyses, optimises and streamlines processes
A user experience enhanced by automation and personalization
Sustainable development in which technology supports ecological goals

Underlying technologies: IoT, AI and machine learning, digital twin modelling, 5G connectivity, sensors, and wired and wireless communication systems.

Leisure and Well-Being

Product Development for Pioneers in Leisure and Well-being

We bring our design expertise in demanding operating environments to leisure and wellness products, where quality, craftsmanship, and functionality are evident in every detail. We design products and services that seamlessly blend design, style, and visual appeal with the latest technologies into a natural and functional whole. We manage the entire development process, from conceptualization to production-ready solutions, ensuring that the end result is technically robust, commercially competitive, and desirable.

Our strength lies in our ability to apply principles developed for complex and critical systems to consumer products. This is reflected in usability, ergonomics, and a polished user experience that stands the test of time and heavy use. In our development work, we draw on research-based knowledge, prototyping, and user testing. The result is products that function reliably, stand out in the market, and meet the expectations of even the most demanding users.

Defense Equipment and Security

Product development and software expertise for the most demanding conditions

LINK Design has been a trusted partner to the Finnish defense and security industry for over 15 years. Our experience spans tactical vehicles, remote control and surveillance systems, government vehicles, and dual-use products for the security and private sectors.

We integrate industry expertise, a user-centred approach, and technical design expertise into our process. Our design is based on a deep understanding of operational environments, with an emphasis on usability, reliability, and the clarity of critical functions.

Years of experience in developing technological solutions for specialized machinery and demanding conditions have given us unique expertise that is also ideally suited to the needs of the defense and security sectors.