Globally Recognized. Trusted for Excellence.
For over 70 years Microelettrica Scientifica has been designing, developing and manufacturing high performance switches, protection relays and resistors. Our solutions are engineered for the most advanced and demanding applications in railway transportation, urban mobility and industry sectors.
Renowned worldwide for quality and reliability, our products are the result of continuous innovation and close collaboration with customers—ensuring we meet the evolving needs of today and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow.
Since 2005, Microelettrica Scientifica has been part of the Knorr-Bremse Group.
Today, Microelettrica operates within the Power & Grid Business Unit, contributing its long-standing expertise in electrical components and solutions for rail and industrial applications.
Our Logo Evolution: A Reflection of Our Journey
1953
Our First Logo: A Legacy of Vision
The original logo of Microelettrica Scientifica featured a distinctive typeface and a hexagon with double wings, symbolizing a flying bird—an emblem of freedom, development, and forward-thinking.
Inside the hexagon, the capital letters M and S stood for Microelettrica Scientifica, the acronym by which the company became widely recognized across the globe.
This logo marked the beginning of our journey, embodying the values and ambitions that continue to guide us today.
2005
A New Chapter: The Second Logo
In 2005, Microelettrica Scientifica became part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history.
To reflect this new identity, the logo was redesigned: a combined wordmark and image trademark that visually aligns Microelettrica with the Knorr-Bremse Group. The two elements—name and symbol—are always presented together on a single line, emphasizing unity, consistency, and global integration.
This second logo represents not only a new visual identity, but also a strengthened commitment to innovation, reliability, and international collaboration.
2020
The Third Logo: Strengthening Our Identity
In 2020, Microelettrica introduced a renewed brand identity, further strengthening its visual connection with the Knorr-Bremse Group. The new logo incorporated the Knorr-Bremse figurative mark, corporate font and signature blue colour, creating a clear and consistent visual identity within the Group.
As part of this evolution, the brand name was shortened from “Microelettrica Scientifica” to “Microelettrica”, combining a stronger visual connection to the Group with the recognition and heritage of the Microelettrica name.
Our Corporate Values.
Five values that guide the way we work, make decisions and interact with our customers, partners and colleagues.
Entrepreneurship
We set clear targets and focus on performance to achieve our business goals. We embrace challenges as opportunities and have the open-mindedness and courage to explore new business areas and anticipate customer needs.
Passion
We love what we do. Challenges and change inspire our creativity. We are passionate about performing well and determined to develop and implement new ideas.
Reliability
Safety, quality and reliability are at the heart of what we do. We keep our promises and ensure that the needs of our customers, partners and colleagues are met.
Responsability
We value diversity, mutual respect and honesty. We take responsibility for our actions and for our impact on our colleagues, society and the environment, while supporting the personal development of our people.
Technological excellence
We combine technological expertise with a clear focus on anticipating customers’ needs and creating value through innovative, leading-edge and competitive solutions.