BEUMER Group, a family-owned German engineering company from Beckum, builds airport baggage handling and sortation systems.
Founded in 1935 with more than 6,000 staff, it makes the CrisBag tote system, which tracks every bag through the airport, tilt-tray sorters, early-bag storage and self bag drop, all controlled by its BEUMER Flow software. It has not verified AI claims beyond data-driven maintenance and digital twins.
Oslo (OSL) runs a BEUMER system with condition-based maintenance driven by equipment data, and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) upgraded hold-baggage screening with 80 CT machines. London Heathrow (LHR) has contracted a BEUMER Flow digital twin of its Terminal 2 baggage system.
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EDS Standard 3 hold-baggage screening at Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle received 80 EDS Standard 3 machines across 15 baggage systems, and Orly about 20 across six, in a EUR 500 million programme, according to an undated interview with Groupe ADP published by BEUMER. The new machines take 70 seconds per bag, against 18 seconds for the previous standard, the interview said.
Air Journal gave different figures on 18 March 2024: 102 machines installed, 83 at Charles de Gaulle and 19 at Orly, with the last due at Terminal 2A in July 2025.
BEUMER said on 11 January 2024 that it had the contract for Heathrow's new Terminal 2 baggage system, designed for 31,000 bags a day.
BEUMER said the Terminal 2 upgrade would soon use its Flow Twin digital twin, Airport World reported on 22 April 2025. Heathrow said on 19 December 2025 that construction would start in 2026.
Tote-based independent carrier system (ICS) for fully automated airport baggage handling, delivering 100% tracking and traceability at every stage of the baggage process. Each bag remains in an individually-controlled tote from check-in through hold baggage screening (HBS) to baggage storage and make-up.
The problem it addresses
Eliminates bag mis-routing, reduces lost luggage, enables in-tote hold baggage screening without removing bags, supports long-distance inter-terminal transport at high speed, and provides complete audit traceability for IATA Resolution 753 compliance.
Key features
One bag per tote, one tote per logical section design
100% tracking and traceability throughout the entire baggage journey
In-tote hold baggage screening, bags are not removed from tote for X-ray
TSA-certified and ECAC Standard 3-certified in-tote screening
8 more features
High-speed transport up to 10 m/s
Three tote sizes (standard and large) running on same track
Compact and modular design with standard modules for flexible configuration
Supports early baggage storage (EBS) and dynamic baggage storage (DBS)
Compatible with CrisStore rack-based storage for batch building
IATA Resolution 753 compliant
Linear synchronous motor technology (energy efficient)
Self-bag drop integration via CrisBag Self Bag Drop units
Technical specifications (9)
Top speed: up to 10 m/s
Capacity: up to 2,700 bags per hour (Brussels Airport T2 source)
Helsinki Airport installation: 7,000 bags per hour capacity, 10 km total system length, tote speeds up to 7 m/s, EBS capacity 1,500 bags
Dusseldorf Airport installation: 8.5 km system linking all three terminals, capacity over 10,000 bags per hour
Hamad International Airport installation: over 10,000 bags per hour, 10,080 CrisStore storage positions, 48 make-up chutes, 20 make-up carousels, 10 in-tote HBS lines
Dynamic discharge capacity: up to 3,000 totes per hour
Static discharge capacity: up to 1,500 bags per hour
Energy reduction: 75% lower energy consumption than comparable BHS with standard linear motors (Helsinki reference)
Multiple tote sizes for standard, oversized, and out-of-gauge bags
Certifications and approvals
TSA-certified in-tote screening (United States)
ECAC Standard 3 in-tote screening certification (European Union)
IATA Resolution 753 compliant
Integrates with
CrisStore rack-based dynamic baggage storageCrisBelt transfer loading linesCrisBag Self Bag Drop unitsBEUMER Flow for Airports software suite (HLC, SAC)BG Fusion local visualisation systemFLOW Twin 3D digital twinThird-party SBD software providersHold baggage screening equipment (X-ray, EDS)
Baggage handling software suite (also referred to as Airport Software Suite) that manages every aspect of airport baggage operations from check-in to make-up. Fifth-generation software built on decades of operational experience.
The problem it addresses
Provides end-to-end software control of airport baggage operations, enabling data-driven decision making, automated routing optimisation, predictive maintenance, and real-time system visualisation. Eliminates bottlenecks through AI-driven flow optimisation.
Key features
AI-driven routing algorithms that improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks
Prescriptive behaviour algorithms using current flight schedules and allocation strategies
FLOW Twin, real-time and historical 3D digital twin visualisation of BHS
Business intelligence with traditional reports, statistics, and professional data analytics
8 more features
Automatic chute destination resolution based on BSM, flight allocation, priority, and travel class
Optimum route planning for each bag to achieve fastest possible transit
Flow control from bag drop to make-up supporting all bag functions
CrisBag Self Bag Drop integration with interfaces to all major SBD software providers
Professional user experience for maintenance, operations, and management roles
Data transparency with ability to share data with existing BI solutions
SCADA, reporting, and data analytics capabilities
Predictive and prescriptive analytics from data warehouse integrating real-time data streams
Technical specifications (6)
CMMI Level 3 certified processes
ISO 27001 certified organisation
IEC 62443 compliant software
PMI-certified Project Managers
Fully IATA Resolution 753 compliant
Data warehouse integrating real-time data streams from network of sites
Certifications and approvals
CMMI Level 3 (Capability Maturity Model Integration)
ISO 27001
IEC 62443
IATA Resolution 753 compliant
Integrates with
CrisBag ICS tote-based systemBEUMER autover cart-based ICSCrisStore rack-based baggage storageHold baggage screening equipmentThird-party SBD software providersExisting airport BI solutionsBG Fusion local visualisation system
Verified deployments
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – EDS Standard 3 hold-baggage screening at Paris-Charles de GaulleLondon Heathrow (LHR) – BEUMER baggage system and Flow Twin planned for Heathrow Terminal 2Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – BEUMER condition-based maintenance of Oslo's baggage system
Cart-based independent carrier system (ICS) for airport baggage handling. Uses intelligent autoca carriers (destination coded vehicles, DCVs) that run in a passive rail system.
The problem it addresses
Provides full baggage track-and-trace in space-constrained terminals, supports ECAC Standard 3 EDS screening, reduces manual encoding, and enables predictive/condition-based maintenance via onboard cart monitoring.
Key features
One bag per autoca cart throughout entire handling process
100% track and trace of each bag at every stage
Passive rail system, no motors, sensors, or moving parts in rail (virtually maintenance-free rail)
Onboard monitoring in each cart enables predictive and condition-based maintenance
6 more features
Automatic direction of carts to centralised maintenance zone when servicing required
Compact design with tight curve radii for space-constrained buildings
ECAC Standard 3 EDS-compatible
Real-time system control and dynamic sortation via BG Fusion software
Scalable, additional carts can be added without infrastructure changes
Speed: up to 10 m/s
Technical specifications (5)
Speed: up to 10 m/s
Loading/unloading capacity: up to 2,400 bags per hour
London Stansted (STN): 2,310 m rail, 180 autocarts, 102 destinations, 3,180 bags per hour, 2 manual encoding stations
Nice Cote d'Azur (NCE): 1,444 m rail, approximately 150 autocarts, 59 destinations, 2,800 bags per hour
Travel time at London Stansted: 6 minutes from check-in to ready for make-up
Certifications and approvals
ECAC Standard 3 EDS compatible
Integrates with
BG Fusion local visualisation systemBEUMER Flow for Airports HLCBEUMER BeSS Software Suite (baggage empty storage and sortation control)ALSTEF BAGWARE Sort Allocation Computer (SAC), Nice deploymentHold baggage screening EDS equipment
Verified deployments
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – EDS Standard 3 hold-baggage screening at Paris-Charles de GaulleLondon Heathrow (LHR) – BEUMER baggage system and Flow Twin planned for Heathrow Terminal 2Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – BEUMER condition-based maintenance of Oslo's baggage system
Rack-based dynamic baggage storage system used as a component within a larger baggage handling system. Provides early baggage storage (EBS) and dynamic baggage storage (DBS) for airports looking to optimise make-up operations through batch building and speed loading.
The problem it addresses
Enables airports to store early-arriving bags efficiently, supports batch building for efficient aircraft loading, and optimises make-up area throughput.
Key features
Rack-based dynamic storage solution
Supports early baggage storage (EBS) and dynamic baggage storage (DBS)
Batch building for efficient make-up and speed loading
Scalable for airports of all sizes
1 more feature
On-demand batch build capabilities for optimised aircraft loading
Technical specifications (1)
Hamad International Airport (DOH): 10,080 storage positions with 48 mini-loaders
Integrates with
CrisBag tote-based ICS systemBEUMER Flow for Airports software suite
Conveyor-based baggage handling system for airports requiring cost-effective and reliable baggage operations. Designed for simplified maintenance and low energy consumption.
The problem it addresses
Provides cost-effective, reliable baggage transport and handling for airports with budget constraints or lower complexity requirements.
Key features
Cost-effective baggage handling operations
Simplified maintenance
Low energy consumption
Reliable operation
Integrates with
CrisBag ICS (used as transfer loading lines at Hamad International Airport)
High-speed tilt-tray loop sortation system for airport baggage, part of the Crisplant product range now under BEUMER Group. Designed for high-speed baggage sortation of items of various shapes and sizes.
The problem it addresses
Provides high-capacity, high-speed baggage sortation to multiple make-up positions in large airport terminals handling diverse baggage shapes and sizes.
Key features
High capacity sortation of diverse baggage shapes and sizes
Energy-efficient drive system
Ultra-compact footprint
LS-4000econ variant uses 75% less energy than conventional sorters via linear induction motors
2 more features
Modular design for high-speed BHS in space-restricted airports
Largest installed base of high-speed tilt-tray sorters globally
Technical specifications (2)
Helsinki Airport installation: 2 x LS-4000E tilt-tray sorters, 86 chutes for automatic discharge, 7,000 bags per hour combined system capacity
LS-4000econ variant: 75% energy reduction vs conventional sorters
Integrates with
CrisBag tote-based ICS systemBEUMER Flow for Airports SAC/HLC software
Self-service bag drop solution that integrates directly with the CrisBag tote-based ICS. Passengers independently check baggage by scanning boarding passes, attaching baggage tags, and loading bags directly into CrisBag totes.
The problem it addresses
Reduces check-in staffing costs, minimises waiting times, eliminates bag handling errors from check-in entry, and extends 100% baggage tracking from the check-in point.
Key features
Direct bag loading into CrisBag tote at check-in
Eliminates conventional belt conveyor check-in equipment
Intuitive touchscreen interface guiding passengers through check-in
100% tracking and traceability from drop-off point
4 more features
Lean and functional design to match terminal interior design
Low wear and tear with standard spare parts
Customisable for varying passenger volumes
Reduces risk of handling errors and lost luggage from check-in entry
Integrates with
CrisBag ICS tote systemBEUMER Flow for Airports HLCThird-party SBD software providers (interfaces to all major providers)Airport departure control systems (DCS)
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