OTS - Zurich Airport deploys self bag drop installation with German supplier Materna IPS
2022. June 14. 12:09
Dortmund, Germany, 14 June, 2022(APA/OTS) - The launch is the
latest in progressive technology deployed by the airport in an
effort to provide a seamless travel experience - As the largest
airport in Switzerland, Zurich Airport (ZRH) is an important
gateway in and outside the country. To offer its passengers the
best possible travel experience, ZRH has decided to integrate an
automated baggage handling system to streamline the baggage drop
process. The self-service kiosks are the latest in progressive
technology coming from ZRH, which was named Europe's Leading
Airport (25-40 Mio. Pax) at the World Travel Awards for the 19th
time in 2022.
Since April 1st 2022, a total of 20 self-service units are
available to passengers at the airport. The first self bag drops
(SBD) are located in check-in area 2, the other half went into
operation in check-in area 3. The double units in front-loader
design resemble regular counters where the baggage is placed on the
belt from the front. Materna IPS systems are able to decrease the
average passenger transaction time and therefore significantly
reduce waiting times during check-in. The first airlines to make
the new technology available to their passengers are SWISS,
Edelweiss, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, other airlines will
follow in the coming months.
In order to meet ZRH security requirements, Materna IPS has
developed a highly secure intrusion detection at the SBDs. This
system prevents children or unauthorized persons from entering the
SBD system by monitoring the insertion area as well as the scanning
tunnel and tunnel exit. If an intrusion - or any unnecessary object
movement - is detected, the SBD system immediately stops to prevent
injury.
"The self bag drop service allows different airlines to operate
at the same counter. This increases flexibility in the check-in
process and enhances passenger convenience by providing additional
bag drop points," says Roman Jung, Project Manager Self Bag Drop,
Flughafen Zürich AG
With implementing this major project at Zurich Airport, Materna
IPS extends its business activities in the European market and is
expanding its international growth. The introduction of
self-service units at ZRH marks a new chapter in improving the
passenger journey at the airport and we're proud to be part of this
development!
About Materna IPS GmbH
Materna IPS (Intelligent Passenger Solutions) is one of the
most renowned suppliers for airports and airlines worldwide,
providing solutions for automated passenger handling at airports.
The company's range of services includes hardware and software
implementations as well as service and maintenance. Its
international offices in the USA, Canada, Europe and India enable
Materna IPS to provide its customers with individual support and to
respond quickly and professionally to market requirements. Materna
IPS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Materna Information &
Communications SE based in Germany. The Materna Group currently
employs more than 3,200 people worldwide and generated revenues of
433 million in 2021.
Press contact
Jana Eull
Head of Marketing
Materna IPS GmbH
Voßkuhle 37, 44141 Dortmund, Germany
Tel. +49 231 5599-8691
E-Mail: jana.eull@materna-ips.com
http://www.materna-ips.com
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