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- Industry: Logistics
- Client: FKI Logistex - www.fkilogistex.com
Key Facts• The first fully-integrated RFID and barcode unit introduces the next generation of RFID based baggage handling systems
• Easy plug-and-play integration into FKI Logistex baggage sortation systems for green-field and retrofit projects
• Achieves near-perfect read-rates by combining RFID and barcodes
FKI Logistex® - a global leader in automated baggage handling - announce a combined RFID and barcode unit for plug-and-play integration into FKI Logistex’ high-speed baggage sortation systems.
The new unit introduces the next generation of RFID based baggage handling by combining FKI Logistex’ expertise in automated baggage handling systems and SICK’s expertise in developing state-of-art sensor technologies. With a near-perfect read-rate for baggage tags, the new unit will reduce the number of baggage which are short-shipped as well as minimise manual baggage handling and costs. It will also contribute to improving overall customer satisfaction.
“Around 42 million items of baggage go missing every year in the world’s airports, according to SITA Baggage Report 2008; therefore after years of industry discussion on RFID, there is a real and immediate demand for this technology. The plug-and-play integration of RFID and barcode technologies into high-efficiency sortation systems enables FKI Logistex to provide airports with a single, state-of-the-art system which is ready for immediate implementation”, commented Erik Hoffmann-Petersen, Director for Airport Systems, FKI Logistex Europe.
Mr. Stickl, Division Manager AutoIdent, Management Board, SICK adds, “The combined RFID and barcode solution offered by FKI Logistex and SICK provides airports with the fastest route to reducing costs through improvements in baggage-handling efficiency.”
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The new RFID units comply with IATA specifications and can be retro-fitted into existing FKI Logistex baggage handling systems or fully integrated into their latest energy-efficient systems for green-field projects. The development of the unit builds on FKI Logistex’ experience of integrating RFID into the baggage handling systems at e.g. Jacksonville and Las Vegas airports.
Potential customers can see a live demonstration of the new RFID baggage system at the FKI Logistex test centre in Denmark.
(((Photo caption))) FKI Logistex® is already demonstrating the new baggage sortation system with integrated RFID.
Note to Editors:
FKI Logistex is a leading global provider of automated material handling solutions, supplying customers with an integrated set of leading-edge technologies in high-speed sortation, conveyor systems, robotic and conventional palletising, paperless pick products, AS/RS, controls, order fulfilment systems, RFID implementation, EDS integration, baggage handling systems, warehouse control systems, and total material handling automation.
The company provides material handling solutions for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution, manufacturing operations, library automation and for warehouse and distribution facilities. With projects that include many of the world's largest and most advanced material handling operations, FKI Logistex has manufacturing, engineering and support facilities around the world.
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