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Early on, Axion developed a number of products that utilized fiber optic technology. One was a highly popular didactic module designed for postsecondary teaching institutions in America and Europe. The company also designed a range of power supply products and industrial monitoring systems.

In 1980, Axion (then Pocatec) gradually asserted its North American leadership in public transit communication systems.

Portfolio
Year Project Feature
1999 LIRR & MNCR New generation of user information system with digital links between car
1999 Amtrak Surfliner Entertainment system with individual screens integrated into seatback
1997 NYCT R-142 Complete visual information display on 680 cars
1997 San Joaquin Outside display
1997 Southern California Outside display for rail network
1997 Bus display Adaptation of intercity displays for urban buses
1996 Coach display Highly visible, easy-to-read LCD signs for intercity
1996 Amtrak High Speed Train Complete information and entertainment system
1996 New Jersey Transit Use of GPS for passenger announcement
1995 MNCR Development of an AAR compatible with Midwest Electronics equipment
1994 Transports Québec Application of MBTA technology to the Quebec Transportation Department's electric vehicle project
1993 HEP II (Via Rail) Technological upgrades to the HEP I project
1992 MBTA Subway Applications of New York City project
1992 New York Subway New millennium subway prototypes featuring a number of technological firsts
1988 HEP I (Via Rail) Upgrading of the LRC concept
1987 Walt Disney Monorail Integrated computerized control system for all train and car operations (emphasis on lightness)
1982 LRC (Via Rail) Improved version of the existing system
1981 Mexico City Subway Installation of a system compatible with the existing European-designed system
1980 LRC (Via Rail) First system on the market with PWM transmission between cars

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