Research Institutes and Universities
An intensive cooperation has been established to different partners. The constant scientific exchange between research institutes and universities continually generates new ideas and stimulates research activities. Close contacts and cooperations exist with numerous international universities, including through student internships and exchange.
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
RTA is listed in the current List of Space Act Agreements
Vienna University of Technology
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technical University Aachen
Universität Žilina (Slovakia)
Partner Companies in R&D
Further collaborations have emerged within the framework of research projects. This allows the range of services offered to be complemented by partner companies, and customers can benefit from well-coordinated teams and proven processes.
Austrian Institute for Icing Sciences
Memberships and other Collaborations
Membership and collaboration with various operators and industry organizations are important for both sides. Exchange takes place, among ther thigs, through participation in working groups.
Association of German Transport Companies
International Organisation for Public Transport Authorities
Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies
The European Rail supply Industry Association
Internationally Rail Tec Arsenal closely works together with the IIR (International Institute of Refrigeration). In terms of the International Institute of Refrigeration Rail Tec Arsenal organises conferences and workshops.
Rail Tec Arsenal also has cooperations and partnerships with organisations from the automotive and aviation industry:
Member of the AAI (Austrian Aeronautics Industries Group) a European organisation of different climatic wind tunnel operators.
Member in SAE AC9C Aircraft Icing Technology Committee
Member of CAWA (Climatic Automotive Wind Tunnel Association)
Standardisation Bodies
Rail Tec Arsenal actively participates in national as well as international standardisation bodies especially concerning the issues thermal air conditioning, environmental conditions and brake technique:

Graz University of Technology
Berlin Technical University
European Institut for Standardisation