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Airport Logistics NewsIssue 12 | March 2014

Baggage handling systemfor Incheon AirportSiemens and Posco provide a state-of-the-art solution for the new Terminal 2

Contents 2 news

FIDS at Shenyang Airport

Makeover for Dallas/Fort Worth

Cargo handling system for Hong Kong

4 solutionsMastering the challenge of flexibility and efficiencyComprehensive O&M services for airport logistics systems

Global reach, local focus A continuous drive for improvement

No time to restInterview with Key Account Manager Dominik Kimling

11 vision“The worst is behind us”Interview with Ralph Beisel, head of the Germany Airports Association (ADV)

12 newsSiemens at Passenger Terminal Expo

Siemens, together with the South Korean company Posco, has been awarded the contract for a baggage handling system in the new Termi-nal 2 of Incheon Airport in South Korea. The system will have a throughput capacity of more than 22,000 items of baggage per hour. The contract covers the layout, engineering, assembly, commis-sioning and integration of the system, as well as connecting it to the existing baggage handling sys-tem. Completion of the project is planned for September 2017, in time for the 2018 Winter Olympics Games in Pyeongchang. The system will use tray and belt conveyors to transport the baggage. Included is the installation of 14 make-up carousels as well as 18 laterals for

final sortation, over 216 check-in counters for the departures area, and ten baggage carousels in the arrivals area. In addition, there will be an early baggage storage facil-ity for 2,000 units, which will pro-vide interim storage for baggage and allow individual access to bulky items.

With around 40 million passengers yearly, Incheon Airport is one of Asia’s ten biggest airports. A total of 88 airlines offer service to 174 domestic and international desti-nations. In response to rising pas-senger numbers, Incheon Interna-tional Airport Corporation is now building the new Terminal 2. Once the terminal has been completed, the airport will be able to handle up to 62 million passengers a year. «

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Dear Reader,

“Efficient and flexible airport solutions” will be our motto at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo in Barcelona. This is an excellent and strong commitment to our customers: We deliver baggage and cargo handling systems, flexibly responding to the constantly changing environment of airports and airlines across the globe. We listen to our customers and understand their challenging requirements today, and we accompany them on their path into the future.

Our focus and priority is to provide prod-ucts, solutions and services that are efficient – in regard to costs, time and resources.

A recent example is our new Baggage Vision System solution that utilizes sophis-ticated image processing in order to reduce the interaction at manual encoding stations (MES). Another example is our new dynamic Smart Tilter tray, which is designed to increase the throughput and flexibility of your baggage handling system. You can experience both innovations “live” at Pas-senger Terminal Expo (see page 12).

Along with innovative products and solutions, dependable services are also part of our flexible and efficient portfolio. In fact, this is the main focus of this Airport Logistics issue. Service head Christian-Marius Wegner explains the range of ser-vices on offer. Furthermore, you can find out about current service contracts in Madrid and Munich and read an interview with our operation and maintenance manager in Dubai (pages 4-8).

Sincerely,

Michael H. LampenSenior Vice President Airport Logistics

In mid-August 2013, Shenyang Airport mastered the transfer of all operational activities from Terminal 1 and 2 to its com-pletely new Terminal 3. The success of this relocation was important for the whole of China: Shenyang is the capital of the northeastern province of Liaoning, which hosted the 2013 National Games of the People’s Republic of China. And Siemens played a major role in this success story with its Flight Information Display System (FIDS) that has guided travelers safely through the new terminal from day one.

The National Games of China – a mega event with a total of 350 matches in 31 sports – took place from August 31 to September 12, 2013. Athletes and spectators from all over China traveled to Shenyang to be part of the games. Therefore, it was crucial that all airplane move-ments and passenger services were changed from Termi-nals 1 and 2 to Terminal 3 well in advance of the games in August. On the first day of operation, a total of 268 flights were processed at Terminal 3. Shenyang currently handles more than 10 million passengers per year and wants to raise these numbers to 17.5 million by 2020.

Despite significant delays in the erection of the termi-nal building, Siemens reliably implemented the FIDS for Terminal 3. The scope of supply included for example two large LCD screens in the departure area as well as 400 TFT monitor displays, plus workstations for airline users. The number of display devices will be increased to at least 800. Siemens’ scope of supply and service also included system customization, interface development, system integration, remote access, trainings and warranty.

“We are all aware of the significance of FIDS’ success at this airport,” says Jörg Schiemann, head of IT at Siemens LAS. “It marks a breakthrough with the general Airport IT solution Siamos and sets foundations for future Siamos market development in China and all over the world.” «

Siemens successfully implements FIDS at Shenyang Airport’s new terminal

Shenyang currently handles more than

10 millionpassengers per year

From the start, the Siemens’ FIDS solution has guided travelers through the new Terminal 3 at Shenyang Airport.

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Over a period of seven years, Termi-nals A, B, C and E at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are being renovated under the airport’s $1.9 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP). In this context, Siemens won the order to upgrade the entire bag-gage screening system at Terminal B to meet present Transportation Secu-rity Administration (TSA) standards. One of the major customer benefits is more room for ticketing, baggage

claim, security and passenger services in crucial areas before passengers pass through security checkpoints. At the Terminal E satellite, seven gates will be reactivated and several new concessions outlets will be created. During construction of the project, airlines can continue their operations seamlessly and DFW will be able to maintain its usual high standards of customer service. These renovations will define DFW for the next 30 to 40

A makeover for Dallas / Fort Worth Airportyears. Completion of the Siemens project is scheduled for October 2016. Siemens has its own facility directly on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport property, which greatly simplifies project execution. «

Siemens is upgrading the baggage screening system at Dallas/Fort Worth’s Terminal B.

New cargo terminal with Siemens equipment opens at Hong Kong Airport

One of the largest cargo terminals in the world has gone into operation at Hong Kong International Airport. Under an order from Cathay Pacific Services Ltd., Siemens has equipped the ter-minal with modern storage and conveying systems. The new ter-minal has been designed for a throughput of 2.6 million metric tons of freight per year, thereby increasing the annual capacity of the airport’s existing terminals by 50 percent to 7.4 million tons. The new terminal building covers a total area of around 240,000 square meters. More than 6,600 storage spaces are able to accommodate unit load devices (ULDs) and pallets. Siemens supplied and installed the storage and conveying systems, as well as the automation and electrical equipment. The automated system is controlled by a warehouse management and order picking computer from Siemens. It ensures the fastest possible throughput times for cargo and the shortest possible waiting times for planes and trucks. The international airport in Hong Kong is the world’s largest airport for cargo. The handling pro-cesses at the new terminal were specially adapted to the require-ments at Hong Kong International Airport where, compared to other hubs, particularly large quantities of transit and export cargo are handled. «

A state-of-the-art container handling system ensures effi-cient cargo handling and movement within the new cargo terminal at Hong Kong Airport.

The new terminal building covers a total area of around

240,000 m2

The renovations will define DFW for the next

30 to 40 years

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Mastering the challenge of flexibility and efficiencySiemens offers comprehensive O&M services for airport logistics systems

Airports are facing growing pres-sure to increase competitiveness, improve services and offer an enhanced passenger experience. Driving down the costs per bag and reducing the number of miscon-nected bags are essential factors for any airport operator aiming to improve the overall end-to-end bag-gage process. An efficient opera-tion and maintenance (O&M) setup is the key to reaching these goals.

“Airport operators expect their bag-gage and cargo handling systems to work safely and reliably,” Christian-Marius Wegner, Vice President Siemens LAS Customer Services, explains. “That means that airport operators need excellent services to ensure the efficient and reliable func-

tion of their systems and – since these systems represent a significant investment – to maintain them in good technical condition.”

A proven track record

Siemens is a world-leading service provider for airport logistics sys-tems, with an extensive proven track record of successful O&M contracts at major hub airports all over the world. References include airports in Beijing, Dubai, Munich, Paris and Madrid, among many others. The company’s aim is to be the technol-ogy and life-cycle partner of airport operators. In this context, Siemens offers a comprehensive portfolio of modular and customizable technical services, not only for its own airport

Siemens has an extensive proven track record of successful O&M contracts around the globe.

IndianapolisPensacolaNewarkSan FranciscoSan Diego

Dublin

LisbonPortoFaroFunchal

Christian-Marius Wegner, Vice Presi-dent Siemens LAS Customer Services

Siemens recently won an O&M contract at San Diego Airport’s Terminal 2.

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On-site maintenance in more than

30 airports worldwide

logistics systems but also for third-party systems.

Siemens’ service contracts are characterized by modern, field-proven O&M concepts and methods. The company’s services integrate best practices from similar projects worldwide and are adjusted to the individual needs of each customer. A clearly defined business plan aligned with the customer’s objec-tives outlines the service policy and organization, key performance indicators and continuous improve-ment measures. The flexibility to meet future demands is of particu-lar importance. Therefore, Siemens’ approach focuses on a strategic partnership with open and flexible structures and on long-term contracts.

Siemens’ operational excellence in these service projects is based on multi-skilled teams of technical experts with the highest IT, PLC and operational competencies – as well as on focusing on customer needs, empowering employees and foster-ing continuous improvement. “Close links between our service team and our system design and engineering units ensure that the latest and most advanced technology is acces-sible to our service projects and can be applied for any upgrades and system expansions,” says Wegner.

Dedication to customer satisfaction

Alignment of the Siemens service organization with the customer is

MunichZurich

MilanRomeVenice

DubaiAbu Dhabi

DelhiKolkataMumbai

Beijing

Hong Kong

Kuala Lumpur

ensured by regular meetings and customer satisfaction reviews. The company is proud of achiev-ing high customer satisfaction levels and operational excellence in O&M projects.

“Over the lifetime of a sys-tem, O&M costs often exceed the initial procurement costs by far. That’s why selecting the best operation and maintenance strategy and choosing the right service provider are decisive for the service life and performance of a system,” Wegner says. “By combining the appropriate strat-egy with operational excellence, O&M services from Siemens enable airport organizations to achieve the results they need to be successful.” «

Siemens is partnering with major hub airports like Beijing.

References also include Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.

Paris

Madrid

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Global reach, local focus A continuous drive for improvement is part of Siemens’ O&M contracts

Siemens has recently won some major operation and mainte-nance (O&M) contracts around the globe. On the baggage han-dling side, new wins include San Diego Airport’s Terminal 2, Terminal 2 at Mumbai Airport, Terminal 2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Terminal 2 at Dubai International. And as far as cargo handling is concerned, Siemens is now servicing the new Cathay Mega Cargo Hub in Hong Kong, one of the world’s biggest cargo storage and sorting facilities.

Continuous improvement – a major pillar for long-term O&M

Siemens’ drive for continuous improvement is a formal process in the company’s O&M contracts. The approach leads to process and system enhancements during the complete life cycle of the baggage or cargo handling system. This means that Siemens’ service approach is more than just a pure O&M contract. The examples below show how this continuous improvement process is applied worldwide.

“All of us makean individual commitment to the team’s total success.”

In Madrid, Siemens’ O&M contract includes control room operations.

Ramón Vázquez R., Siemens O&M Manager, Madrid

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Madrid Airport was awarded with UNE-EN ISO 50001 energy certifica-tion in 2011. This was the first time that a Spanish airport obtained this certification, and it was the result of joint collaboration between Siemens and airport operator AENA. To start with, Siemens initiated a detailed measurement of power consumption for different areas. In the process, daily consumption levels were mon-itored and compared with the amount of luggage handled in order to identify causes of higher-than-expected consumption. Finally, several projects were started, such as “intelligent stand-by mode” for high-speed lines. This means that redundant lines are switched off according to the flight schedule. Furthermore, consumption data is collected to detect which drives have a disproportionately high energy uptake, and maintenance activities are focused on those drives. The final result was a significant reduc-tion of power consumption, translat-ing into energy savings of approxi-mately 30 percent per bag.

Munich Airport is one of Europe’s best airports, and it has attained highest scores in global airport rank-ings for years. The airport’s mini-mum connecting time of 30 min-utes, one of the lowest worldwide, and highly reliable baggage sorting capability are key factors for this success. As a service and life-cycle partner, Siemens is committed to sustaining the airport’s high stan-dards. Several substantial modern-ization and system expansion proj-ects have been executed during live operation, including a complete renovation of the IT system. Imple-menting such projects without inter-rupting airport operations was only possible through close alignment of the project teams with the on-site service team.

The Siemens O&M organization at Dubai International with several hundred employees put special atten-tion from the beginning on the stan-dardization of work procedures, skill levels as well as quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) issues to ensure a safe and secure working environment for a reliable baggage handling system. Several measures were implemented and mapped to the O&M strategy together with the customer to better address the air-port’s new operational requirements. These measures include for example regular competency tests for all staff members to ensure all best practices and recent updates are being uti-lized. Another example refers to employee engagement groups to improve and implement more effec-tive and efficient methods and pro-cesses. As a result the Siemens Dubai organization won the Emerging Market award in 2010 in recognition of the excellent baggage handling system installed at Dubai International Termi-nal 3 and its outstanding O&M perfor-mance over the previous years. «

Siemens is the service and life-cycle partner of Munich Airport. (above)

The Siemens O&M organization at Dubai International puts special

attention on quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) issues. (below)

“Testing the upgrades and extensions during the night and handing over a stable system for operations every morning represented a strong challenge for all of us.”Stefan Ganzmann, Siemens IT Manager, Munich Terminal 2

“Our dedication andcontinuous search for system and process improve-ments have resulted in numerous devel-opments and inno-vations that have greatly increased our performance and credibility.”

Dominik Kimling, Siemens O&M Manager, Dubai

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No time to rest Key Account Manager Dominik Kimling talks about O&M implementationat Dubai International

“Through our hard work and excellent per-formance, we are supporting the operators of Dubai Inter-national to meet their goals.”

Since the late 1990s, Dubai Interna-tional has been growing by leaps and bounds, with one modernization proj-ect following the other. And for some years now, Siemens has been the air-port’s trusted partner for baggage handling and cargo facilities – also with regard to operation and mainte-nance (O&M). No one is more famil-iar with the contract details than Dominik Kimling, O&M Key Account Manager for Dubai International.

What exactly does the O&M contract entail?

The O&M contract is for the complete baggage handling system installed within the premises of Dubai Interna-tional, plus an IT support contract.

The fully automated baggage han-dling system has an overall system length of roughly 120 kilometers, not considering ongoing and upcoming extensions. Third-level support for the Cargo Mega Terminal (CMT) that went into operation in 2008 is also part of the contract.

That sounds like a very chal-lenging task. What steps have you taken to make sure that collaboration runs smoothly at Dubai International?We have daily, weekly and monthly meetings with the client and all the other stakeholders involved in airport operations. These regular meetings are a vital part of our work. Develop-

ing relationships with the client and stakeholders in a spirit of partnership is a crucial part of business success. The approach is working well: we achieved an excellent KPI perfor-mance and high customer satisfac-tion as revealed in regular official client audits and Siemens’ yearly customer satisfaction reviews.

In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge?

One area that deserves constant attention is managing the multiple interfaces, such as a range of cus-tomer departments and all the stake-holders necessary for successful air-port operations. In regard to the technical challenges, the toughest

Dominik Kimling, O&M Key Account Manager for Dubai International

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By the end of 2013 Dubai International served

65 million passengers

Siemens has an impressive O&M team of several hundred staff members at Dubai International. They work 24/7 to ensure that the airport runs smoothly and to keep passengers happy.

aspect is the constant incorporation of expansion and modernization proj-ects into the existing O&M scope. We have to keep pace with the rapid growth and carry out changes without affect-ing live operations. At the same time we make sure to maintain and improve our KPI performance to meet the client’s expectation toward zero left-behind bags and zero flight delays.

Please describe the O&M organization in more detail.

Siemens has at Dubai International an impressive O&M team of several hundred staff members. As the man-ager of this multicultural team, I pay special attention to solid processes, clearly defined responsibilities as well as to integrating people from differ-ent cultural backgrounds into one coherent end efficient organization.

So you could say that rules and processes are at the heart of smooth operations?

Yes, but that’s not all. It is also about taking time for each and every team member. This goes beyond an open-door policy and includes going out on site even late at night and on week-

ends to approach the employees and to encourage them to share their con-cerns as well as their suggestions and improvement ideas.

A 24/7 job far away from home. What does your family have to say to that?

My wife has accompanied me to Dubai. This may not be for everyone, but fortunately my wife, who comes from Ecuador, and I share the same spirit of adventure. Living in new countries and different cultures is an important and interesting part of our lives. Before we moved to Dubai, we had already lived in several other countries.

What does the future hold for O&M at Dubai International?

We are now supporting operators on implementing a completely new O&M

approach. The idea is to put more emphasis on a performance-driven, long-term contract with a fully responsible contractor. We are happy that our customer has invited us to develop a concept to satisfy all their demands and visions.

It looks like you and your team are on the right track. What are you particularly proud of?

Our job demands the utmost dedicationof each and every person involved, and I am very proud to say that our entire team on site, supported by other com-pany departments and management, proves on a daily basis our capabilities to handle such a complex and busy sys-tem in a smooth and successful man-ner. For me personally it is important to know that through our hard work and excellent performance we are support-ing the operators of Dubai International to meet their goals. «

Trusted partnersDubai International is the second busiest airport in the world. In fact, by the end of 2013 Dubai International had served 65 million passengers. With today’s overall theoretical capacity of 75 million, airport operators have recognized the necessity to continue to grow. A strategic plan is in effect to boost Dubai International’s an-nual capacity to around 95 million passengers by 2018. O&M con-tracts have been in effect between Siemens and Dubai International for around ten years now.

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Keeping the carouselsrollingSiemens supplies baggage handling systems – and service – to India’s airports

Recent successes in Mumbai and BangaloreMumbai International Airport: Siemens won the contract for the O&M of the baggage handling system at the air-port’s new Terminal 2. Commercial operations started in February 2014.

Bangalore International Airport: Siemens is taking care of the baggage handling system at the expansion of Terminal 1, which includes 83 check-in desks and 13 baggage carousels. The expansion was open to travelers in mid-January this year.

Excellent references in New Delhi and KolkataNew Delhi International Airport: In April 2008, Siemens was contracted to install a new baggage handling sys-tem at Terminal 3 to be done in time for the Commonwealth Games in Octo-ber 2010. In July 2010 the system was inaugurated. An O&M contract for five years also went to Siemens. The O&M contract has received accolades from both Siemens and the client.

Kolkata International Airport: Siemens received the contract for the baggage handling system for the new Terminal 2 in March 2010, completing the proj-ect in October 2011. The baggage handling system went into commercial operation in March 2013 without any glitches. Furthermore, Siemens won a seven-year O&M contract. «

Arun Kanaujia (left) and T R Chandrasekar belong to Siemens’ airportlogistics management team in India.

Siemens won the contract for the O&M of the baggage handling system at Mumbai Air-port’s new Terminal 2. The photo shows the terminal before it opened in February 2014.

Every year, India’s airports see more and more passengers: Between 2000 and 2012, passenger numbers increased from 42 million to 150 million, and today India has the 9th largest aviation market worldwide. And every indication is that the growth isn’t stopping any time soon. For 2020, estimates are for over 450 million passengers yearly, which will take the country’s aviation market to the 3rd position worldwide, behind the United States and China.

“Of course, that means a lot of baggage,” says Arun Kanaujia, General Manager at Logistics & Airport Solutions in India, “and baggage systems need to be working optimally to deal with the growing passenger volumes.” Airport operators have found a per-fect partner in Siemens: The Siemens team of airport experts can take up turnkey baggage handling systems from conceptualization through to design, engineering and execution. Furthermore, the self-sufficient unit also supports Siemens’ regional companies in Singapore and Dubai.

In addition, Siemens has an established presence as an O&M service provider at airports across the country, says T R Chandrasekar, Chief Manager of Siemens LAS: “We serve four of India’s six city metro airports. That makes us the largest O&M service provider in the country – more than 50 percent of all baggage handled at airports in India passes through a baggage handling system maintained by Siemens.” «

Contracts showcase Siemens’ baggage activities in India

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German Airports Association (ADV)Combining regional strength with global connections

As the oldest civil aviation association in Germany, the German Airports Associa-tion (ADV) has been representing the in-terests of its members since 1947. ADV campaigns for competitive air travel and modern, efficient airports in Germany. The association also serves as a consultant and partner in the economic, political and regional spheres in all legal and economic matters. The specialist activities of the ADV include aviation security, site devel-opment and integrated transport plan-ning, as well as environmental protection and the prevention of aircraft noise. Ralph Beisel became the managing director of ADV at the beginning of 2007. He repre-sents the interests of German airports in Berlin, Brussels and the German states. Before that, he worked for 13 years as a consultant for the aviation industry.

“The worst is behind us”Interview with Ralph Beisel, head of the Germany Airports Association (ADV), on the situation at German airports

Mr. Beisel, how did airport traf-fic develop in Germany in 2013?

If you take the cargo and passenger businesses together, performance at German airports last year was quite pos-itive, as we see it. In comparison to the previous year, the number of passengers at the 22 international airports rose 0.7 percent, which equates to almost 202 million passengers. A total of 730,000 international flights took off from Germany to 400 destinations in 111 countries. Yet compared to the previous year, the total number of aircraft move-ments sunk in 2013 by 3.8 percent to 2,006,338 take-offs and landings. Rea-

sons for the decline include consolida-tion at the airlines, the use of larger airplanes and higher seat occupancy.

What’s the situation with cargo?

As a result of the aftereffects of the euro crisis and the unstable economic environment in many parts of Asia, developments in air cargo were damp-ened. In 2013, compared to the previ-ous year, the amount of air cargo han-dled including airmail grew only 0.2 percent to 4,325,717 million tons.

How do developments in Ger-many compare internationally?

An international comparison gives pause for thought. Passenger develop-ments at German airports were limited. While global air transport grew at a rate of around 6 percent, airports in Germany were only able to record a minimal increase of 0.7 percent. Ger-man airports are still feeling the effects of the difficult market situation among European network carriers. The inten-sive competition in the price-sensitive airline market has led to savings mea-sures and route cancellations.

How are German airports faring economically?

Cutbacks at the airlines are being felt in the economic development at Ger-man airports. Estimates show that only 6 of the 22 international airports will be able to report positive net results for 2013.

What has to happen to turn the tide?

For the German airport sector to improve economically, our airport association is asking for a clear com-mitment to the country’s aviation industry. The aviation tax, which dis-torts competition, is still an obstacle

to growth. In fact, as a result of the tax German airports lost 5 million pas-sengers. At the same time, the federal government needs to develop growth opportunities for the airports. In avia-tion negotiations with other coun-tries, the goal must be to improve the offering for passengers. Foreign air-lines that offer new connections and growth in a context of fair competi-tion should be warmly welcomed.

What do German airport oper-ators need from their partners, particularly from Siemens?

In 2014, German airports are expect-ing more than 200 million passengers, and the goal is to provide these cus-tomers with top service. German air-ports are an excellent flagship for the country. To offer optimal quality and safety, we are working intensively with dependable partners like Siemens. We rely on this successful collabora-tion – today and into the future.

What other developments do you see for 2014?

The worst is behind us, and there are more and more signs pointing to slight growth. We anticipate 2.2 percent more passengers in 2014 over the previous year. The airlines expect a modest expan-sion of their routes in 2014. Also cargo, which is known to be an early economic indicator, points to slow revival in 2014. We are convinced that things are looking up for German airports. «

ADV head Ralph Beisel represents the interests of German airport operators.

Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s largest airport, is one of ADV’s members.

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Siemens presents innovative products at Passenger Terminal ExpoTrade fair takes place in Barcelona from March 25 to 27

Passenger Terminal Expo attracts over 3,500 attendees from at least 85 countries each year. Siemens will present its airport logistics portfolio in Hall 8, booth 1900 in Barcelona. Visitors have a chance to test SmartTilter and Baggage Vision System, two major innova-tions from Siemens this year.

SmartTilter

Baggage handling systems have to be highly performant and efficient. And they have to take up as little space as possible and thus be flexible for layout. That’s where Siemens’ dynamic tilter comes in.

The SmartTilter is a new product in Siemens’ tray-based baggage han-dling component suite. It ensures that each bag is precisely delivered to its desired destination at the neces-sary speed and to either side. High-speed discharge at up to 2.5 m/s pro-vides for maximum throughputs. At lower speeds the highest physical density of delivery points can be achieved. With its scalable hard-ware design, the SmartTilter enables Siemens to provide highly flexible tray-based baggage handling solu-tions for any airport.

Baggage Vision System

Barcode no-reads or completely absent bag tags are the worst-case scenario for any automated baggage handling system. Even in these situations, Siemens’ Baggage Vision System can identify bags and provide the information needed for auto-mated processing.

Today, the barcode is key to auto-mated identification and baggage handling. A barcode no-read increases handling costs and sorting times. These negative effects can be reduced or even entirely eliminated by “read-ing” and “understanding” all of the information on the bag tag and poten-tially the bag itself. Baggage Vision System uses digital images of the bag and applies highly sophisticated and reliable image interpretation software to identify flight numbers, airport codes and even the passenger’s name and flight date. This solution has proven itself in many applications over many years around the world. It is now being introduced to airport automation. With Baggage Vision System airport operators can keep oper-ational costs to a minimum and fulfill passenger’s expectations by automati-cally delivering their bags on time. «

Siemens’ SmartTilter ensures that each bag is precisely delivered to its desired destination at the necessary tray speed and to either side. (right)

With Siemens’ Baggage Vision System, automatic baggage identification is taken to a new level. (below)