Development and implementation of automation solutions: robotics for baggage loading, conveyor technology, AGVs and ML/AI.
AAT Automation GmbH
Karlsruhe (Headquarters)New on Amplifa
About AAT Automation
AAT Automation GmbH, headquartered in Karlsruhe, develops, implements and maintains intelligent automation solutions with a focus on conveyor technology, robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). A central product is the ABLE baggage loading and unloading system for fully automated baggage handling at airports; in total, nine ABLE robot cells are in operation at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (7 cells) and London Heathrow Airport (2 cells, T3IB), where more than 60 million pieces of baggage have been processed. In addition, the company offers individually tailored AGV control concepts for in-house logistics as well as solutions in the field of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Customers include Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Fraport, Lufthansa and Eurowings. Delivery covers a performance spectrum integrating control systems, from development through assembly to maintenance; customer industries include airports, logistics, recycling and industry. Since its founding, more than 500 projects have been realized; the company employs over 40 experts in automation and robotics.
- Site
- Karlsruhe
- Processes
- Automation solutions (development, implementation, maintenance), Baggage loading and unloading systems for airports, Conveyor technology, Robotics, AGV control / Automated guided transport systems, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence solutions, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) / automated guided transport systems, AGV control
- Materials
- Engineering & System Integration, Robot Cells (ABLE), AGV Control, Conveyor Technology, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
- Industries
- Airports/Aviation, Logistics, Recycling, Industry
- 01
Engineering and concept development
- 02
Control and software development (AGV control, ML/AI)
- 03
Assembly and integration of the plants
- 04
Commissioning at the customer
- 05
Maintenance and service
Technologies & Processes
Engineering & System Integration
Development of tailored automation solutions for conveyor technology, robotics and mobile transport systems.
Robot Cells (ABLE)
Fully automated robot cells for baggage loading and unloading at international airports.
AGV Control
Individual control concepts for automated guided vehicles up to heavy-load applications.
Conveyor Technology
Reliable conveying systems for material flow and in-house logistics.
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Practically integrable, scalable ML and AI solutions including rule-based systems.
Locations
Karlsruhe
DEHeadquarters with development, engineering and administration
- ABLE robot cells (own product line)
- AGV control systems
- Conveyor technology plants
Systems & Plants
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation solutions (development, implementation, maintenance)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Baggage loading and unloading systems for airportsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Conveyor technologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| RoboticsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| AGV control / Automated guided transport systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABLE robot cell (baggage loading) | AAT Automation ABLE Mk1 | 7 | – | – | Amsterdam Schiphol Airport |
| ABLE robot cell (baggage loading) | AAT Automation ABLE Mk1 | 2 | – | – | London Heathrow Airport (T3IB) |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- ca. 1990er
Founding with a focus on the development of automation solutions
- 2010er
Start of fully automated baggage loading (ABLE) at international airports; in total more than 60 million pieces of baggage loaded at Amsterdam Schiphol and London Heathrow; over 500 projects since founding