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ACI-NA (Airports Council International – North America) 2025German Exhibitors AAT Automation GmbH

AAT Automation GmbH

www.aat-gmbh.de/en

About us

AAT Automation GmbH, based in Karlsruhe, Germany, has been developing innovative automation solutions since 1995, with expertise in production and recycling systems, material handling, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), and robotics. For the airport industry, our ABLE Mk2 (Automated Baggage Loading Equipment Mark 2) and ABULS (Automated Baggage UnLoading System) systems deliver fully automated baggage loading and unloading, reducing labor costs while improving efficiency. By leveraging advanced computer vision and robotics, we seamlessly integrate our systems into existing baggage handling infrastructures and tailor them to meet each customer’s specific needs.

Address

AAT Automation GmbH
Wikingerstr. 11
76189 Karlsruhe
Germany

E-mail: roman.kaiser@aat-gmbh.de
Phone:  +49 721 921228-0
Internet: www.aat-gmbh.de

Contact person:

Juergen Bamminger
Project Management and Sales
E-mail: juergen.bamminger@aat-gmbh.de
Phone: +49 151 11326713

Roman Kaiser
CEO
E-mail: roman.kaiser@aat-gmbh.de

Products & Services

Airport Technology & Infrastructure

AAT Automation GmbH offers advanced automation solutions backed by over 30 years of experience. Our systems optimize operations, boost efficiency, and reduce manual labor across multiple industries.

ABLE Mk2 – Automated Baggage Loading Equipment Mark 2
The ABLE Mk2 sets a new benchmark in fully automated baggage loading. Featuring state-of-the-art camera-based object recognition and optimized cell geometry, it efficiently sorts passenger baggage into ULDs and baggage carts, ensuring seamless, continuous baggage flow.

ABULS – Automated Baggage UnLoading System
The ABULS reliably transfers passenger baggage from carts to conveyor systems. It doesn’t just tilt – it tilts and then lifts loaded carts, emptying them layer by layer. Each bag is separated safely and gently, ensuring controlled and precise handling.

Intelligence in Automation for Your Operations
Beyond ABLE Mk2 and ABULS, AAT Automation GmbH provides a wide range of automated solutions for material handling, logistics, and industrial processes. With over 30 years of expertise, we deliver intelligent automation systems that optimize operations, improve efficiency, and meet diverse industrial needs. Explore our full portfolio on our website (https://www.aat-gmbh.de/en/) and discover how our intelligence in automation can enhance your operations.

ABLE Mk2 – The Next Generation of Automated Baggage Loading

The ABLE Mk2 (Automated Baggage Loading Equipment Mark 2) from AAT Automation GmbH sets a new benchmark in fully automated baggage handling. Building on the proven success of its predecessor ABLE(Mk1) which has been reliably operating at two of the worlds largest international airports for over a decade, processing more than 60 million pieces of baggage, the new generation delivers significant technological advancements.

Equipped with state of the art camera based object recognition and optimized cell geometry, ABLE Mk2 further enhances both efficiency and reliability. The system automatically sorts passenger baggage into ULDs and baggage carts, ensuring a seamless and continuous baggage flow.

Get in touch with us to learn more about how ABLE Mk2 can transform your baggage handling operations.

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The ABLE Mk2 standard setup serves as a baseline – customizable to customer needs.

The ABLE Mk2 achieves up to 360 bags per hour in Cart loading – fast and reliable.

The ABLE Mk2 achieves up to 320 bags per hour in AKE loading – even filling the angled notch reliably.

The ABLE Mk2 camera system enables state-of-the-art object recognition – fast, precise, reliable.

The ABLE Mk2 tablet gripper delivers a 99.99% pick-up rate – No unreliable suction devices.

ABULS – Efficient Baggage Unloading

The ABULS (Automated Baggage Unloading System) from AAT Automation GmbH is designed to efficiently and reliably transfer passenger baggage from baggage carts to conveyor systems. ABULS streamlines airport operations and reduces manual handling.

Get in touch with us to learn how ABULS can optimize your baggage unloading operations.

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ABULS doesn’t just tilt – it tilts and then lifts loaded carts, emptying them layer by layer.

ABULS doesn’t just unload – it separates each bag safely and gently.

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