With over 31 million passengers in 2024, Zurich Airport relies on its 4,500 automatic doors to ensure the smooth and safe flow of people travelling through the airport. Zurich Airport has enjoyed seamless operation of its automatic doors since integrating BEA’s sensing solutions.
Automatic doors are crucial for managing the immense passenger volume in airports, enhancing safety, operational efficiency and security. Equipped with motion sensors, these doors detect approaching individuals of all shapes and sizes, opening automatically to reduce congestion at entry and exit points. They also promote energy efficiency by speeding up door closing times and filtering out traffic passing across the door to avoid unnecessary openings.
BEA is a leading manufacturer of sensing solutions for automatic door systems, including swing doors, sliding doors and industrial doors. BEA sensors are installed at around 80% of airports across Europe. Its newest product, Orascan, uses advanced laser technology and radar to detect the presence and movement of people much more accurately, regardless of the environment or door type, making installation quick and straightforward. Additionally, the Orascan can be installed with any type of flooring, which is not always the case with other sensors. In total, 18 major European airports are already equipped with Orascan, and 16 more are expected in the coming months.
BEA started working with Zurich Airport over 20 years ago, and the relationship has gone from strength to strength in this time. Together, they exchange ideas and conduct field tests on new products, leading to innovative solutions that can be installed at airports. Due to their longstanding relationship, Zurich Airport was one of the first testbeds when developing the Orascan.
Due to the positive long-term relationship, Zurich Airport is already working on the next project with BEA. Together they are replacing the control system for SkyMetro, the train that transports passengers between different terminal areas, equipping 50 doors along its route to ensure passenger safety when boarding the train.
“The implementation of BEA sensors at Zurich Airport has significantly improved reliability. Communication with BEA technicians is very transparent. We experience very fast response times and they can usually solve everything immediately. Overall, automatic doors equipped with BEA sensors at the airport provide seamless operation, prioritising safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency, while enhancing the passenger experience.”
Karsten Junghanss, Project Manager at Zurich Airport
