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Trend Report IFAT 2026

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Trend report INTERSCHUTZ 2026: When usability becomes a safety issue – UX in civil protection

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 confirms: Successful products in civil and disaster protection combine technical innovation with a clear, consistent design language and intuitive operation.

In our current trend report, we analyze the most important developments around product design, UI/UX, and connected systems – and show why good design in safety-critical environments reduces complexity and creates trust.

Download free PDF report on INTERSCHUTZ 2026 now – with exciting insights into product design, UI/UX, and connected systems in civil protection.

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Digitalization in Civil Protection

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 clearly showed that the civil protection and disaster management sector is increasingly evolving from a traditional equipment and vehicle industry to a digitally networked ecosystem.

AI-supported control centers and communication systems
Robotics for operations and hazard scenarios
Networked emergency vehicles
Smart protective equipment and technologies for forest fire fighting

👉 These innovations open up enormous opportunities for more security, efficiency, and better decisions in critical situations.

What INTERSCHUTZ 2026 shows

A lot of function, little guidance

Many products are still developed with a strong technology-driven approach:

Numerous functions are at the forefront
Clear user solutions and intuitive operation recede into the background
Complex menu structures and inconsistent operating concepts make quick orientation difficult
High information density makes efficient use more difficult

Positive outliers

Manufacturers have stood out who have made technical innovations visible and tangible through modern, consistent design and a continuous product language.

Our three most important findings

Strong brands are created through consistent product families.
Good UI/UX reduces complexity and supports safe use in risky environments.
Innovation must be visible – product design makes progress recognizable.

In addition, there is a clear trend toward networked, cloud-based solutions.

UX as a safety factor

A stronger focus on clear, intuitive, and user-centered operation experience offers great potential:

Reduce complexity
Shorten onboarding times
Increase acceptance of new functions

What to expect in the trend report

The report shows:

✅ Central technology and market trends in civil protection
✅ Typical weaknesses in product design and UI/UX area
✅ Concrete approaches to improving operating concepts in safety-critical environments
✅ Strategic opportunities for future-proof products

Why the topic is crucial now

Many products do not reach their potential – not due to a lack of technology, but due to a lack of user orientation. Especially in civil protection and disaster management, where decisions are made under pressure, intuitive operation can make the decisive difference.

👉 The future is determined not by the function – but by its comprehensibility.

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Get concrete insights into:

Product design, UI/UX, and HMI in civil protection
Current developments in the industry
Relevant optimization potentials

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