Elevating Airport Efficiency: Kasa’s Innovative Baggage Handling System for Honolulu Airport
With an estimated 4.5 billion air passengers in 2020, air travel is a cornerstone of modern transportation, connecting people and cultures across the world. However, behind the scenes, the efficiency of airport operations depends greatly on baggage handling systems’ (BHS) reliability and functionality. Many airports,…
Kasa’s Part in Automation
Automation is a Vast Industry and Kasa Plays a Small but Specific Role The word automation has many different definitions. To some, automation may mean faster, better. To others, automation may mean higher productivity. To us, automation encompasses that and more. The International Society of…
Delivering Responsive 24/7 Support
A facility is never short on the need for service and support. With so many pieces of equipment and assets, it’s part of operations. However, not every supplier delivers responsive service and support. As a result, plants may encounter downtime, which can have huge financial…
Kasa’s Emulation Reduces Testing from 4 Weeks to 1
Now more than ever companies are seeking ways to make their systems and processes more efficient and automated. This is especially important with the staffing shortages seen in almost every industry, and the airport operations industry is no exception. Airport baggage handling systems (BHS) are…
Distributed Baggage Handling Systems Are the Future of Efficiency and Accuracy
When it comes to baggage handling systems (BHS) for airports, efficiency and accuracy are everything. The whole system needs to run on time, and any fault in operations can lead to downtime. Traditionally, airports have used centralized systems for handling baggage, but the future of…
Podcast: Distributed vs. Centralized Baggage Handling Systems
In this podcast, Steve Reed, VP Engineering & Safety at Kasa Controls & Automation, discusses the benefits of installing a distributed I/O interface on your baggage handling system.
Addressing IT Vulnerabilities in BHS Control & Automation
What could stop your baggage handling system in its tracks? How serious are you about security software threats? As long as your system is operating as normal, there’s a chance you haven’t considered these critical questions or the overall health of your strategy to ensure…
The Benefits of Distributed Baggage Handling Systems
Traditionally, baggage handling systems (BHS) in airports and elsewhere have leverage centralized control, an approach that focused on minimizing capital costs relative to distributed control and placed less emphasis on performance, operations, and maintenance over the life of the system. However, as distributed control solutions…
Distributed vs. Centralized Baggage Handling Systems
In airport baggage handling, time is everything. Efficiently transporting bags at check-in and arrival is imperative for any airline. Ultimately, baggage handling must optimally organize operations to meet time constraints and ensure a good passenger experience. In most cases, there are two types of baggage…