05/10/2009
Vanderlande Industries and SICK introduce hybrid identification solution at Inter Airport Europe 2009
SICK and Vanderlande Industries have recently completed full testing of their jointly-developed hybrid identification solution (barcode and RFID combined) for baggage handling systems. This new solution is fully compatible with the existing Vanderlande Industries-SICK barcode identification solution, a proven concept in nearly 300 BHS installations throughout the world.
Unique features of this highly-integrated solution are the consistent achievement of read rates of more than 99%, the availability of an upgrade path for existing barcode scanning tunnels to include RFID scanning functionality, the combination of complete barcode scanning and RFID scanning in a compact and optimized footprint, and the fact that no physical modifications are needed to the conveyor system to implement full omni-directional RFID scanning. Specifically, this unique solution offering minimizes overall customer investment by removing the need to install specially-designed conveyor sections in and around the laser/RFID scanning tunnel.
It is believed that the deployment of hybrid scanning systems that include both traditional laser barcode scanning and RFID scanning technologies will be especially valuable in baggage transfer operations, where it is common to see severely damaged barcodes in the baggage flow. While laser scanning systems have, for years, provided very high read rates, it was clear that a solution was required that could achieve the same levels of performance even on badly-damaged or missing codes. The hybrid solution developed by SICK and Vanderlande Industries is a solution for this challenge.
SICK and Vanderlande Industries are excited to implement the solution in an operational baggage handling system in the near future. It is expected that such an installation will be completed and tested fully in the coming months.
For more information please contact:
Vanderlande Industries B.V. Hall B5, stand 912
Mr. Vincent Kwaks
Tel.: +31 413 495760
Mobile: +31 6 53730109
E-mail: vincent.kwaks@vanderlande.com
Internet: www.vanderlande.com
SICK B.V.
Mr. Rob v.d. Horst
Tel. +31 30 229 25 11
E-mail: rob.van.der.horst@sick.nl
Internet: www.sick.nl
SICK AG
Mr. Daniel Schumacher
Tel +49 7641 469 1155
E-mail: daniel.schumacher@sick.de
Internet: www.sick.com
Profile of SICK AG
SICK AG is one of the world’s leading producers of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. In the Logistics Automation SICK offers products and solutions that identify, measure and determine the positions of objects in automated processes for customers such as courier, express and parcel service providers; and operators of logistics centres and goods depots, ports and airports. The company, founded in 1946 and based in Waldkirch-im-Breisgau, employs over 5,000 personnel worldwide and achieved Group sales of EUR 737.3 million in 2008.
Profile of Vanderlande Industries
Vanderlande Industries provide effective logistics solutions in the form of automated material handling systems and accompanying services to maintain optimise and enhance these systems.
The Company focuses on providing fast, efficient, reliable and labour-saving goods handling in distribution centres and express parcel sortation facilities, and baggage handling at airports.
The Company implements material handling systems of all sizes, ranging from many local sorting depots, airports and distribution centres to the world’s largest facilities. In every case the emphasis is on a close partnership with the customer, extending from initial analysis of the underlying business processes through to total life-cycle support.
Vanderlande Industries is a global player with a presence in all key regions of the world. It operates locally through Customer Centres in many countries handling all key business functions and maintaining direct contacts with customers. The Company has a turnover of more than EUR 650 million and over 1.900 employees.
