Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has contracted technology company Rohde & Schwarz to install 100 new security scanners at Frankfurt Airport. The equipment will be used both in existing security checkpoint lanes and in new checkpoints to be opened in the future. The scanners will be delivered over a period of three years.
“We’re pleased to be installing modern passenger scanners from Rohde & Schwarz at the security checkpoints over the coming months,” said Sascha König, Senior Vice President Aviation Passenger Process, Fraport. “We’re continuing to work with our partners to roll-out our modernisation programme for passenger checkpoints at Germany’s biggest aviation hub. By using state-of-the-art technology, we’re providing our customers and passengers with faster and more convenient security checkpoints, while maintaining the same high security standards.”
Fraport chose Rohde & Schwarz based on the performance of its R&S QPS201 scanner model. The scanner combines the highest level of detection capabilities with efficient and intuitive procedures that benefit both passengers and staff. The R&S QPS201 scanner uses innovative millimetre-wave technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based algorithms to meet all regulatory requirements for detecting prohibited items, while also minimising false alarm rates.
“We’re proud to be part of this new model at Germany’s biggest airport and to have gained Fraport’s trust,” said Andreas Hägele, the head of Microwave Imaging at Rohde & Schwarz. “This is the continuation of a long-term strategic partnership that is beneficial for both sides.”
