Combined identification and x-ray of packages for UPS at Cologne-Bonn airport

VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH and Smiths Detection are working closely together within a pilot project for UPS in Cologne. The objective is the automated identification and x-ray of cross-border packages.

A six-sided reading system including certified volume measurement has been installed from VITRONIC for the automated identification of barcodes and maxicodes on packages. The camera-based identification system VIPAC R6 as well as the x-ray system from Smiths Detection are combined at only one position in the conveyor system technology, this requires less of a footprint than two separate systems.

The advantage of a combined system is the single data set that is created from all captured data which guarantees the quick and easy traceability of the packages based on the saved shipment- or tracking-code. The grey-scale images of the package surface (six sides), the reading results (barcodes, 2-d codes) as well as the volume and x-ray pictures are saved in a VITRONIC archiving system.

Referring to the system control, the combined system requires only one interface and can therefore easily be integrated in the facility.

The background for the combined solution is the European regulation 200/2008 which has been effective since 2010. This regulation as well as the German Aviation Security Act stipulate, that freight has to undergo extensive security procedures (x-ray, atmosphere simulation chamber, etc.) before it is loaded into the aircraft. The consequences of these actions are longer loading and standing times of the aircraft which results in increased cost for all parties involved.

About VITRONIC
With more than 20,000 camera systems installed worldwide, VITRONIC is a leading provider of camera-based machine vision solutions. VITRONIC, which has more than 400 employees and is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, develops and sells both standard products and customized solutions. Its key customers are found in the automotive and automotive supply industries, traffic technology, photovoltaics, medical technology, logistics and the pharmaceutical industry. VITRONIC's core competence in the field of logistics are fully automated identification solutions for warehousing, distribution and parcel logistics.

About Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection is a global leader in the provision of threat detection and screening technologies for Military, Transportation, Homeland Security and Resilience applications. With more than 70,000 installed X-ray inspection systems, X-ray technology is a central field of expertise within Smiths Detection. Smiths Detection x-ray scanners play an integral part in the search for explosives, weapons, narcotics and contraband in baggage, mail and freight. They enable aviation security authorities, police professionals, customs experts and other private industry customers to optimize security measures, non-intrusively.
Smiths Detection located in Wiesbaden is center of excellence and central R & D location for X-ray technology as well as central production center for X-ray inspection systems.

VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein
Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH
Hasengartenstr. 14
D – 65189 Wiesbaden
Tel: +49 (0)611 – 7152 - 0
Fax: +49 (0)611 – 7152 - 133

Birgit Löschner
Tel: +49 (0)611 – 7152 - 261
birgit.loeschner@vitronic.de
www.vitronic.de

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