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Daifuku

Daifuku provides comprehensive baggage handling systems (BHS), sortation, security screening, and airport operations software, solving key airport challenges like lost baggage, processing delays, security compliance, and operational inefficiencies. Their tray-based, high-speed systems with AI vision (e.g., Bag-UX for anomaly detection) and RFID tracking ensure 100% traceability per IATA 753 standards, while self-service kiosks and early bag storage optimize passenger flow and reduce staff workload.

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COUNTRY

Japan

FUNDING STAGE

Public

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Baggage Tray System (BTS/ICS): High-speed (up to 10m/s or 600m/min) tray-based transport/sortation from check-in to makeup, RFID for 100% tracking, gentle handling to prevent damage; ideal for inter-terminal use.

  • Automated Storage Retrieval Systems (AS/RS): High-density vertical storage (shuttle rack/crane-based, 30-33 bags/min), fault-tolerant for peak traffic.

  • Bag-UX AI Vision: Analyzes bags pre-induction for prohibited items/shapes, prevents jams/damage via AI cameras and conveyor pauses.

  • Self-Service Bag Drop (Drop-UX T): Compact kiosks with scales/labeling for contactless check-in.

  • Sortation/Conveyors/Carousels: Belt/tilt-tray sorters, EDS-integrated security lines, SCADA simulation for resilient ops

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COUNTRY

Japan

FUNDING STAGE

Public

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Baggage Tray System (BTS/ICS): High-speed (up to 10m/s or 600m/min) tray-based transport/sortation from check-in to makeup, RFID for 100% tracking, gentle handling to prevent damage; ideal for inter-terminal use.

  • Automated Storage Retrieval Systems (AS/RS): High-density vertical storage (shuttle rack/crane-based, 30-33 bags/min), fault-tolerant for peak traffic.

  • Bag-UX AI Vision: Analyzes bags pre-induction for prohibited items/shapes, prevents jams/damage via AI cameras and conveyor pauses.

  • Self-Service Bag Drop (Drop-UX T): Compact kiosks with scales/labeling for contactless check-in.

  • Sortation/Conveyors/Carousels: Belt/tilt-tray sorters, EDS-integrated security lines, SCADA simulation for resilient ops

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Daifuku's systems operate at 500+ airports; recent examples include Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Daifuku designed, supplied, installed, and supports a self-service bag drop system at Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia's fifth-busiest airport serving 6.5 million passengers yearly. The project, with a $1 million USD investment as of April 2024, deployed 24 units of the latest Drop UX P-Series, processing over 80,000 bags monthly to streamline check-in and enhance traveler experience ahead of events like the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

/CASE STUDY

Daifuku's systems operate at 500+ airports; recent examples include Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Daifuku designed, supplied, installed, and supports a self-service bag drop system at Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia's fifth-busiest airport serving 6.5 million passengers yearly. The project, with a $1 million USD investment as of April 2024, deployed 24 units of the latest Drop UX P-Series, processing over 80,000 bags monthly to streamline check-in and enhance traveler experience ahead of events like the 2018 Commonwealth Games.