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TK Elevator (TKE)

Manufacturer of elevators and related machinery intended to find new ways to travel longer distances for increasingly complex infrastructures. The company primarily offers elevators, escalators, travelators, and multi and stairlifts as well as provides maintenance services, thereby providing its customers with clear solutions for increasingly complex infrastructures.

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COUNTRY

Germany

FUNDING STAGE

Public

KEY OFFERINGS

  • TK Elevator Airport Solutions: Provides passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) that connect terminals to aircraft, ensuring safe, efficient boarding and deplaning with customizable designs for A380s and tight spaces.

  • ApronVision A-VDGS: Advanced visual docking guidance system using cameras and real-time data to precisely position bridges, reducing turnaround times and preventing ground incidents.

  • Ground Support Equipment: Preconditioned air units (PCA), 400Hz ground power, and potable water systems integrated at gates for faster aircraft servicing and compliance with tarmac delay rules.









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COUNTRY

Germany

FUNDING STAGE

Public

KEY OFFERINGS

  • TK Elevator Airport Solutions: Provides passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) that connect terminals to aircraft, ensuring safe, efficient boarding and deplaning with customizable designs for A380s and tight spaces.

  • ApronVision A-VDGS: Advanced visual docking guidance system using cameras and real-time data to precisely position bridges, reducing turnaround times and preventing ground incidents.

  • Ground Support Equipment: Preconditioned air units (PCA), 400Hz ground power, and potable water systems integrated at gates for faster aircraft servicing and compliance with tarmac delay rules.









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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Spain (2025): Operators control bridge positioning without walking to gates, using stereo cameras, AI docking assistance, and sensors to cut turnaround times, boost safety, and reduce apron vehicle emissions.

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Spain (2025): Operators control bridge positioning without walking to gates, using stereo cameras, AI docking assistance, and sensors to cut turnaround times, boost safety, and reduce apron vehicle emissions.