INDUSTR Y N EWS Crisplant Handover New BHS to Helsinki Airport
Crisplant has announced the completion and handover of the final phase of a new state-of-the-art baggage handling system at Helsinki Airport. The new system is designed to increase terminal efficiency and enable ultra-fast transfer times whilst reducing energy consumption. In addition to centralising all transfer baggage, to provide greater efficiency, the Crisplant system integrates three core processes which help Helsinki to achieve ultra-fast transfer times: a transfer monitoring tool, developed by Crisplant, gives Helsinki Airport automatic notifications of delays to incoming flights which are carrying transfer baggage. This advance warning system allows the airport to implement special measures to ensure that these bags reach their connecting flights, even when time is limited. Efficiency is also enhanced with the installation of a combined barcode and RFID scanner on one of the four baggage screening lines. This line is used for in-bound baggage on flights from Hong Kong and Schiphol, which are already using RFID tags as part of their baggage handling procedures. Tests have shown that the combination of the barcode and RFID technologies provides a 100 percent read rate, compared to a read rate of around 98 per cent when either barcode or RFID technology is used in isolation.
Crisplant also installed manual encoding stations at each check-in, to guarantee availability of the baggage handling system despite downtime in the connection to the departure system. “In 2011 Helsinki Airport achieved a record growth of 15.5%, taking passenger numbers to 15 million and strengthening its position as a leading long-haul airport for Northern Europe. The new baggage handling system will provide a foundation on which Helsinki Airport can achieve continued growth by ensuring high terminal efficiency and an ultra-fast connection time which will make a significant contribution to the overall passenger experience,” explains Esa Siponen, Vice President for Helsinki Airport.
Smiths Detection Launches New Air Cargo Scanner
Smiths Detection has unveiled a new, dual-view X-ray inspection system designed to meet the growing global demands of screening large cargo, pallets and freight items on both passenger and cargo planes.
The compact HI-SCAN 145180-2is is capable of screening objects up to 57” x 71” (145 cm x 180 cm), meeting the maximum skid/pallet size allowed by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The dual-view capability speeds throughput by providing the operator with two high- resolution adjoining images, eliminating the need to scan twice to obtain the same information.
Morpho to Supply Chile’s New ID Documents
Morpho (Safran group) has signed a 10-year contract with Chile’s national records administration (Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación) to produce e-ID cards and e-Passports under the country’s new identification and ID and travel document issuance system. The company will provide end-to-end secure ID management and document production based on its latest-generation identity management solution. Under the contract, Morpho will also supply enrolment stations for capturing biometric data (photos and fingerprints). For additional security, the ID cards and passport data pages will be manufactured in highly secure production sites, using polycarbonate, the most resistant material on the market today.
Saudi Arabia Customs Inaugurates AS&E’s OmniView Gantry at King Abdul Aziz Seaport
American Science and Engineering Inc., in conjunction with Al Zamil Group, has announced that Saudi Arabia Customs debuted AS&E’s OmniView™ Gantry cargo and vehicle X-ray inspection system at King Abdul Aziz Seaport in Dammam. The high-energy transmission X-ray system will inspect cargo entering the port for security threats and contraband. This is the first of several systems to be installed at port and land borders in Saudi Arabia. The system provides high penetration into inspected objects as it moves along rails over stationary vehicles and cargo. “Saudi Arabia Customs is strongly committed to using leading edge technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of the port logistics and security processes,” said Dr. Hamad Al Qasoumi, Deputy Director General of Saudi Customs. “The deployment of AS&E’s OmniView Gantry and other specialised companies’ systems in the port comes as a complement to Saudi Customs’ projects for installation of X-ray scanners which began in 2005. These installations will lead to faster, safer, and more effective control of the thousands of containers in transit every year through the land and sea borders in Saudi Arabia.”
Analogic Receives TSA Funding for COBRA
DualUse Threat-Detection Systems Analogic Corporation (has received up to $2.6 million of funding from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for upgrade of COBRA DualUseTM threat detection systems. Built on Analogic's proprietary 3-D computed tomography (CT) technology, the COBRA DualUse system screens both carry-on and checked baggage, improving airport efficiency and security.
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NICE Solutions Improve Performance at Air and Marine Operations Centre
NICE has announced that the Air and Marine Operations Centre (AMOC), the operational and domain awareness centre for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Air and Marine (OAM), has implemented NICE solutions to record and manage mission-critical voice communications used for investigations and debriefing. As one of the world’s largest aviation law enforcement organisations, the
OAM’s mission is to protect citizens and critical infrastructure by detecting, interdicting and preventing acts of terrorism and the unlawful movement of people, illegal drugs and contraband across U.S. borders. The AMOC supports this mission by monitoring over 250 different radar sources and tracking tens of thousands of air and marine movements daily. The AMOC relays surveillance information regarding potential threats to local law enforcement or other authorities who then intercept and investigate. Since mid-2011, AMOC has been using NICE solutions, including NiceLog and NICE Inform, to record, preserve and manage critical communications from the tactical operations hub of the AMOC to local law enforcement and other agencies throughout the United States. The recordings are used to gather historical data, and for post event analysis to increase AMOC’s readiness during similar events.
Environics Oy Delivers New ChemProHT
Handheld Chemical Detector to China The ChemProHT Handheld Chemical Detector is based on innovative technology of ChemPro100i providing industry leading sensitivity in CWA and TIC detection and false alarm rejection in the most user friendly and low-maintenance package in its class. The ChemProHT meets the latest Chinese regulations and it is optimised to meet the Chinese customer requirements. The ChemProHT is available only for the Chinese market.
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