Angelbird is an Austrian-based company that manufactures memory cards and SSD solutions. They were kind enough to open their doors and host us for a day where we got to see first-hand how memory cards, card readers, and custom-made SSD recording solutions are being made. Since the world is open again to travel and seek out adventures, we are continuing a tradition we started a long time ago: factory tours are one of our favorite subjects to cover as they bring you guys behind the scenes on “how things are being made”, and show the philosophy and strategy of the company behind the product. Even more importantly, they give a “face” to the company by better understanding what and who is behind the company name and logo. Paying a visit at Angelbird HQ. Credit: Christoph Malin Compared to Japan, Austrian trains are far from being as comfortable, yet the long ride was worth it, just to exchange Vienna’s scenery of flat-surfaced urban charm for an extraordinary alpine mountain view, which made a memorable impression on me. Seven hours by train west of Vienna, situated between Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, the Austrian state of Vorarlberg is the go-to place for ski resorts and alpine scenery. And also, where Roman and Mark, the co-founders of Angelbird, located their business and where our story begins. Angelbird is among a handful of companies marking memory cards, so I was thankful for the opportunity to meet the people behind it. This time, I went on...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 8 December, 2022