ORION Laser Tech is proud to host a workshop at RailTech Europe 2026 in Utrecht, Netherlands. We’re excited to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and rail technology experts from across Europe.
Workshop: Mobile connectivity in trains
Time and place: March 4th, 2026, 14:10, RailTech Europe, Utrecht
In an increasingly connected world, passengers expect seamless mobile coverage, yet modern trains and building materials often stand in the way. Low‑E windows, in particular, can dramatically weaken mobile signals, making calls, browsing and streaming frustratingly unreliable.
During this workshop, Dries Basemans, Business Development Manager at ORION Laser Tech, will talk about:
- Why mobile signal attenuation happens in trains and buildings
- How Low‑E coatings impact 4G/5G performance
- How laser‑based glass coating removal offers an affordable, scalable solution
How this technology can boost indoor mobile signal strength by 100x
If you’re involved in passenger experience, rail operations, connectivity solutions or rolling stock innovation, this session will give you practical insights and real‑world strategies to improve onboard connectivity.
About the speaker: Dries Basemans
Dries Basemans holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering Sciences (Electromechanics – Intelligent Manufacturing) from KU Leuven. His career spans engineering, product innovation and business development with deep expertise in advanced manufacturing and mobile connectivity technologies.
Dries joined ORION Laser Tech as an Application Engineer. Over the years, he steadily advanced within the organization – first to Project Leader, then to Product Manager for Bird-Friendly Products, after that he became a product manager for decoating (such as mobile connectivity in trains and buildings (4G/5G), and most recently to Business Development Manager. Throughout these roles, he has combined technical insight with strategic thinking, bridging engineering, product innovation and market development.
He is widely recognized for his expertise in mobile connectivity inside trains and buildings, leveraging laser technology to solve complex signal‑attenuation challenges.
Visit ORION Laser Tech at RailTech Europe
We invite you to meet our team, explore our latest innovations and discover how laser technology is transforming connectivity and rail infrastructure.
We look forward to seeing you in Utrecht!