Digital technologies not only make everyday life practical, but also increase the security of life and property. With 3D scanning control to be carried out at Schiphol airport in the Netherlands, air travels will be more enjoyable and safe.

3D technology opens the door to innovations that make life easier in all areas. Scanning, which is one of these technologies, manifests itself in many areas such as medical and fashion, or dental and security. A new project in the security department of an airport in the Netherlands shows how 3D scanning can affect passenger comfort and safety.

X-ray scanning devices used in the airport control process provide control up to a point; but they are not sufficient because they are 2 dimensional. In this context, the Netherlands Schiphol airport; which decided to take advantage of the 3D scanners that provide 360 ​​degree and 3-D scanning; aims to increase both passenger safety and comfort. This project, which has been tested in the R & D center, is expected to eliminate the necessity of passengers to remove their electronic devices while they are scanned. Schiphol Senior Security Manager, Daan van Vroonhoven, said about this work; which will prevent passengers from having their own electronic equipment or checking their large loads one by one; “Now is the exact time for this technology to show its own. If everything goes as planned, we’ll be offering this system to the airport next year”.

Schiphol first testing point

Previously used for the body scan; 3D scan is now used for the control of loads and suitcases during the tests of this study; the Netherlands National Security and Anti-Terrorism Coordinator and the Dutch royal airline KLM are closely following the results as well.

This study will be a very positive development for both passenger comfort and life and property safety; if it passes through the tests. Although the passengers continue to remove liquid substances in the bag controls; this will no longer be the case for electronic goods.