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DAY 2: Vancouver Airport Authority details its personalized AI airport companion development journey
Vancouver Airport Authority
Keri Phoenix, director of innovation at Vancouver Airport Authority, and Christina Apatow, CEO of FetchyFox, have presented a joint talk at Passenger Terminal Conference 2024 in Frankfurt.
Day 2: SITA unveils total airport management solution
SITA
SITA has launched the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer during Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Day 2: SureScan completes acquisition of IDSS
SureScan
Screening machine manufacturer SureScan has completed the purchase of Integrated Defense & Security Solutions (IDSS) at Passenger Terminal Expo in Frankfurt.
DAY 2: Sidara Collaborative presents its whole airport facility capabilities
Sidara Collaborative
Sidara is also offering insights into how the industry can equip itself to continue enabling global growth and connectivity. According to its team, this future-ready thinking is particularly important to address challenges in passenger experience, decarbonization, resiliency and digital innovation.
DAY 2: Leonardo Automation showcases its crossbelt technology
Leonardo Automation
At the expo, Leonardo Automation is showcasing its Multisorting Baggage Handling System (MBHS) crossbelt technology, which has been designed to streamline handling processes, optimize throughput and minimize delays and errors.
DAY 2: ESP launches and demonstrates its airport IT service suite
ESP
ESP has launched AirportNow at the expo and is offering one-to-one demonstrations of this IT service management solution as well as the opportunity to join one of its webinars, where this latest innovation is explained in detail.
DAY 2: Xovis presents ML-powered queue detection solution
Xovis
Xovis is presenting its Aero Queue Detection (AQD) machine-learning-based queue detection solution at the expo.
DAY 2: TAV Technologies launches AI-powered kiosks
TAV Technologies
TAV Technologies has launched its AI-powered kiosk solutions at the expo. It is also showcasing its Total Airport Management Suite (TAMS) – an AI-powered airport management solution.
DAY 2: Desko presents its latest all-in-one ID scanner
Desko
Desko is presenting its latest solution, the Penta Scanner 4X, an all-in-one ID scanner with a housing design optimized for both self-service integration and desktop use.
Day 2: Skyports raises over US$110m in Series C round
Skyports Infrastructure
Infrastructure and construction company ACS Group has invested US$110m in Skyports, to become the largest investor in the electric drone company.
DAY 2: Airbus launches digital collaborative turnaround platform
Airbus
Airbus Public Safety and Security has launched Agnet Turnaround – a smart and secure collaborative platform to address the complexities of ground operations – at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt.
DAY 2: SeeTrue's AI automated threat detection solution expands to Paphos Airport
SeeTrue
SeeTrue has announced at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 that its AI automated threat detection solution will be implemented across all passenger terminal checkpoints at Paphos International Airport in Cyprus.
DAY 2: Manchester Airports Group partners with Veovo for flow management technology
Veovo
At Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, the UK's Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has signed a partnership agreement with Veovo to roll out its people flow technology across its three airports – Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands.
DAY 2: Smiths Detection launches x-ray diffraction scanner
Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection has launched the SDX 10060 XDi at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt. The x-ray scanner is powered by diffraction technology.
DAY 2: Gunnebo displays its entrance control system portfolio
Gunnebo Entrance Control
At Gunnebo Entrance Control’s booth in Frankfurt, the company is displaying its latest airport entrance control system portfolio.
DAY 2: Assaia unveils its airline turnaround optimization solution
Assaia
Assaia has unveiled its new AI TurnaroundControl 2.0 airline turnaround optimization solution with a live demonstration for show visitors.
DAY 2: Vision-Box launches biometric, AI-powered control barrier
Vision-Box
Vision-Box has launched Free Flow, its biometric, AI-powered control barrier corridor, at the expo.
DAY 1: Scandit presents ID scanning portfolio
Scandit
At Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, Scandit is presenting its ID scanning portfolio, which has been designed to boost airlines’ operational efficiency and enable a frictionless passenger experience.
DAY 1: Amadeus displays virtual operations center
Amadeus
Using Microsoft solutions, Amadeus has developed the Amadeus Virtual Airport Operations Centre (APOC) to enable a broad range of stakeholders like airlines, airports, border control, and service providers to co-operate in a fully digitalized airport operations center.
DAY 1: ADB Safegate demonstrates visual docking guidance systems
ADB Safegate
ADB Safegate has won a contract with Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt International Airport, to modernize its advanced visual docking guidance systems (A-VDGS) with its system Safedock X.
DAY 1: AeroCloud unveils launches across three product suites
AeroCloud
At Passenger Terminal Expo in Frankfurt, AeroCloud has unveiled new launches and enhancements across three product suites: its AI-driven intelligent airport management (iAM) platform, its computer vision product AeroCloud Optic, and its passenger processing solutions.
DAY 1: Passenger Terminal Expo + Conference 2024 opens with address from Dr Stefan Schulte, CEO of Fraport
Passenger Terminal Conference
Dr Stefan Schulte, CEO of Fraport, the host airport group for Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, got the show off to a great start this morning, delivering the opening address to a packed audience at the Passenger Terminal Conference.
DAY 1: Vanderlande live-demos its modular digital suite
Vanderlande
At the expo, Vanderlande is giving a live demo of its modular VIA Digital Suite, which has been designed to help airports optimize their end-to-end operations and ultimately provide an enhanced passenger experience.
DAY 1: Siemens Logistics presents a new software module for baggage handling systems
Siemens Logistics
Siemens Logistics is presenting a new module within its high-level control BagIQ at the expo. The 3D Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) simulation application has been designed to enable fast and automatic system layout import.
DAY 1: Kusch+Co launches modular soft seating system
Kusch+Co
Kusch+Co has launched its modular soft seating system Genaya by Brodbeck Koepp at the expo in Frankfurt. According to Kusch+Co, Genaya enables airports to create extremely versatile configurations, regardless of the size of the space.
DAY 1: Materna IPS presents biometric-friendly bag tag printing solution
Materna IPS
Materna IPS is presenting its newest solution, the Tag.Go Mini, which is a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) bag tag printing solution with the option for biometric solutions.
DAY 1: AECOM reveals its infrastructure consulting insights
AECOM
At the expo, AECOM’s global aviation consulting team is discussing the infrastructure consulting it used to plan, design and deliver some of the world’s most famous airports, from JFK, LAX and BOS in the USA to SIN in Singapore and LIM in Peru.
DAY 1: Idemia showcases AI-powered lost luggage identification
Idemia
Idemia Public Security is showcasing its AI-powered lost luggage identification solution, which has been designed to optimize the search process and increase passenger satisfaction.
DAY 1: Schiphol demonstrates its AI image-based turnaround management software
Schiphol
Schiphol is at the expo to demonstrate its Deep Turnaround AI image-based turnaround management software and explain how airports can follow live turnarounds.
DAY 1: PrehKeyTec showcases world’s first swipeless OCR passport-reading keyboard
PrehKeyTec
PrehKeyTec Germany is showcasing what it claims to be the world’s first ‘swipeless’ OCR passport-reading keyboard at the expo.
The MC 147 A keyboard is intended to streamline the check-in process. It features an integrated OCR reader and an optional e-ID/passport RFID reader.
The MC 147 A keyboard is intended to streamline the check-in process. It features an integrated OCR reader and an optional e-ID/passport RFID reader.
DAY 1: ITW GSE presents its integrated airport gate system
ITW GSE
ITW GSE is displaying its EcoGate airport gate at the expo. According to the company, EcoGate is a set of technologies that enables individual ground support units such as GPUs, PCAs, charging stations and even aircraft detection systems to work together intelligently.
DAY 1: Ruig CX launches an airport football table competition
Ruig CX
To mark the introduction of its Airport Football Dome airport football table, Ruig CX has launched a football competition at the expo. With battery-powered, contactless payment and robust acoustic construction, the Airport Football Dome is intended to offer the ultimate in-airport entertainment.
Explore innovations for modern retailing
Ink Innovation S.L
At Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, Ink will demonstrate how its ecosystem helps airports and airlines to differentiate, unlock revenue and provide an unrivaled experience by connecting the passenger journey before, during and after travel.
Massage chairs to improve the passenger experience
WorkRelax
WorkRelax specializes in massage chairs. With its new JustRelax concept, the company provides massage chairs that are ideal for airports and work with contactless card payment.
Data roaming without international roaming charges
eSIM Go
eSIM Go is showcasing its eSIM solutions at the expo. The company enables airports, airlines and online travel agencies to offer convenient, cost-effective data roaming access without international roaming charges.
Comprehensive airport furniture collection
Arconas
At PTE, Arconas will debut its Avro Wood Bench, the newest addition to its Avro seating ecosystem. Designed by Pearson Lloyd, this bench brings the warmth of inviting wood to complement any environment and effortlessly integrates with any of Avro's other seating options or configurations, thanks to its universal beam system.
Data-driven automated announcements
Sittig Technologies
In collaboration with Xovis, a global leader in passenger flow management, Sittig Technologies has engineered a solution that improves the delivery of automated announcements at airports.
Seamless border control
Vision-Box
Vision-Box will exhibit its Free Flow concept at the expo. The technology eliminates traditional control barriers to enable seamless, contactless travel.
Technological solutions for baggage handling systems
Leonardo Automation
Leonardo Automation, a leading Italian provider of technological solutions for baggage handling systems, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo.
New security technology solutions
Gunnebo Entrance Control
Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global leader in innovative entrance security solutions, will debut its latest airport entrance systems alongside new advancements in security technology. Visitors to the company’s booth will be able to see live demonstrations of its latest systems, offering intelligent passenger flow management for all stages of the airport journey.
Efficient solutions for luggage handling
Gesnaer Consulting
Gesnaer Consulting will showcase its innovative solutions to optimize luggage loading and unloading at airports. According to the company, GexoNAER gives airports a new way to manipulate luggage. It is an uncoupled exoskeleton for loading and unloading luggage from the trolley to the carousel.
Advanced x-ray imaging
Gilardoni
Gilardoni is focused on innovation and the research and development of x-ray sources and related applications. It operates in three sectors: medical, non-destructive testing and security. Gilardoni has a wide product portfolio for security markets, including x-ray imaging for aviation and non-aviation businesses.
Ergonomic unloading aid
Power Stow
Power Stow will showcase its innovative transfer belt that assists in unloading baggage and cargo from containers and baggage carts to the arrival belt in the sorting area. It is designed to transfer bags from various types of containers and carts onto the conveyor belt.
Airport operational database and more
ISO
Since 1987 ISO has been deeply rooted in the airport industry. The company’s SKYport airport management suite is deployed in more than 80 airports worldwide and ensures operational excellence as well as fully automated revenue management.
Intelligent management of passenger flows
Reco 3.26
Reco 3.26 will showcase FACE2FLY at the expo. The system is designed for airports and has a supply chain based in Italy. FACE2FLY is a system for the intelligent management of passenger flows, from airport access through to boarding, using facial biometric technology. Passengers can enroll via a welcome kiosk at the airport entrance.
Elevate the passenger experience with the Airport Football Dome
Ruig CX (Airport Football Dome)
Ruig CX will launch the Airport Football Dome at this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo. According to its makers, this innovative football table combines passenger delight with commercial opportunity and sets a new standard for passenger engagement, offering fun-filled waiting times.
Solutions for smart access gates
Dunkermotoren
With MotionCode, NexoLink and smart diagnostics, Dunkermotoren's digital brand Nexofox offers solutions for implementing smart access control devices. MotionCode is a decentralized component designed from the ground up.
Accelerate the check-in process with new technology
PrehKeyTec
At the exhibition, PrehKeyTec Germany will showcase what it says is a “world-first innovation” – the MC 147 A keyboard. The MC 147 A removes the need to swipe documents and facilitates the reading of passengers’ passports and travel documents by inserting them into the keyboard.
Innovative solutions to bring airport security to the next level
Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing its innovative system for security solutions at airports. The company is a key partner for airports, law enforcement and governmental authorities, as well as for internal and external security organizations.
Mobile solution to optimize parking assets with smart, QR-based technology
Hub Parking Technology
Hub Parking Technology, a brand of FAAC Technologies, a leader in mobility and parking solutions, has unveiled the J4Pay, a mobile QR-based payment solution. The company says it provides drivers with a quick, easy and secure method to pay for their parking directly from their mobile devices.
Sustainable terminal transformations
Nordic Office of Architecture
Nordic Office of Architecture will be showcasing its ongoing projects, including how sustainability is at the heart of the work it does in transforming existing terminal buildings.
Modular solutions, comprehensive scope, in-house production
ULMA Baggage Handling
Ulma’s will be at the expo to talk about its baggage handling product, covering everything from check-in systems and luggage handling to systems for inspection, storage and sorting.
Enabling reliable, accurate and timely aviation data exchange
DTP
Planning and operational processes in airports rely on data provided by several aviation partners including airlines, air traffic control and other third parties.
Antibacterial seating for airport waiting areas
Poltrona Frau
According to Poltrona Frau, antibacterial seating for airport waiting areas and lounges can make traveling even more enjoyable. Airports witness a large flow of passengers every day, making them one of the most populated sites that never go to sleep.
Change the flow with the Air.Go assistant
Marcus Pedersen
Marcus Pedersen’s Air.Go assistant is a 100% mobile counter that is designed to be ergonomic, flexible, adjustable and easy for staff to operate.
Major airport in China using advanced baggage handling system
BNP
A 700,000m2 Terminal 5, with an annual handling capacity of 50 million passengers, is planned in Xi’An, China, to meet the rising demand in this capital of 13 dynasties. A ground transportation center (GTC) will be built along with the terminal to provide passenger services connecting to the subway, highway and railways.
Self-check-in at no extra cost
Abomis
Abomis will be at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 to showcase its self-check-in system that can be used with existing bag tag printers, thereby reducing implementation cost.
Self-bag drop solution to be launched at PTE
Daifuku
According to Daifuku, its latest retrofit self-bag drop solution is lightning fast, greatly improves passenger flow and throughput, and is set to turn heads at this year’s exhibition.
AI TurnaroundControl 2.0: Built for airline turnaround optimization
Assaia
Assaia has received valuable feedback from its airline customers and airline strategic partner community members and as a result is proud to unveil TurnaroundControl 2.0 at Passenger Terminal Expo.
Passenger-led solutions to boost non-aeronautical revenue
CPHI Holding
CPHI Holding will be at PTE with its three companies (BBHS, Exruptive and ITS), each of which possess a strong, strategic advantage in the aviation sector.
Sustainable, scalable and modular security lanes
Bavel Consulting
Bavel Consulting will unveil its latest iteration of its Tray and Trolley System (TTRS) at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024. TTRS is designed to elevate passenger throughput and enhance the security checkpoint experience, all while being a cost-effective alternative to fully automated lanes.
Electrical preconditioned air systems
Guinault
Guinault is expanding its range of electrical pre-conditioned air (PCA) with the introduction of its CF30. The CF30 is eco-designed to cool narrow-body and wide-body aircraft in continental climates.
Predictable turnaround, every time
Schiphol
The turnaround is at the heart of airport processes and yet a blind spot in terms of insight. Every day poor management causes delays and capacity inefficiencies, posing challenges in collaborating with sector partners.
Innovative airfield ground lighting technology
TKH Airport Solutions
TKH Airport Solutions will showcase its latest developments in CEDD technology. The company says that this innovative airfield ground lighting technology promises a smarter and more intelligent approach to illuminating airport runways and taxiways.
Enhancing travel experience from check-in to boarding
Easier
Easier is a leader in intelligent passenger processing equipment for airports, airlines, immigration services and public transportation, and focuses on enhancing the travel experience from check-in to boarding. At the exhibition you will be able to see Skycheck, the company’s latest-generation self-service check-in kiosk.
Vertiport management system
Firstco
Firstco has developed the vertiport management system (VMS), which is the digital infrastructure required to enable the remote management of a distributed vertiport network from a single platform.
Extend travelers’ digital credentials beyond the confines of the airport
SITA
At Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 SITA will be sharing how it supports various global airlines, airports and government authorities to push the traveler’s digital credential beyond the confines of the airport into the wider world.
An ambition to rethink baggage operations
Vanderlande
Visitors to Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 can find out more about Vanderlande's vision of end-to-end passenger and baggage operations in a context where automation, digitalization and sustainability take center stage.
Airport intelligence with computer vision
Acorel
At Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 Acorel will be presenting its new airport intelligence solution using IOT and computer vision. Acorel provides a real-time passenger counting solution through its innovative computer vision technology based on neutral networks and CCTV cameras.
New fully managed passenger flow service
Xovis
Xovis has been helping airports globally limit wait times and increase passenger throughput at terminal touchpoints for over a decade. The company is advancing its one-stop-shop approach to delivering custom solutions to airports with Aero, its new fully managed passenger flow service.
An approach to enhance passenger experience
AECOM
AECOM implements an approach based on new ways to think about how we plan, design and build terminals for an enhanced passenger experience. Its designers have proved that collaboration, inclusion and the deployment of lean design and construction principles can lead to continuous improvement and innovative results.
Product launches to address the needs of modern passenger terminals
Kusch+Co.
Genaya by brodbeck koepp design is a modular soft seating system defined by the organic design language. Its modules can be flexibly combined and adjusted to users’ requirements and to the available space.
Take a leap toward connected, data-driven airport operations with a risk-reduced approach
Smarter Airports
According to exhibitor Smarter Airports, you don’t have to replace your existing airport operational database (AODB) to gain access to new smart, collaborative airport features. While having a modern and flexible AODB is essential for an airport’s resilience and efficiency, the timing for an AODB replacement must be right.
High-efficiency system of intelligent ground support units
ITW GSE
Attend this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo to hear how you can upgrade or expand your airport’s electrical airport gate infrastructure without having to invest in new infrastructure.
Multi-biometric recognition makes authentication more secure
International Security Technology Ltd
Hong Kong-based International Security Technology Ltd (IST) focuses on technology R&D and application innovation. At this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo the company is planning to showcase the following technologies: its multibiometric recognition terminal and iris recognition mirror, and its multimodal palmprint and palm vein recognition terminal.
The next step in passenger process automation
Dormakaba
Dormakaba will be introducing the next step in passenger process automation at Passenger Terminal Expo. Design solution Argus Air facilitates convenient, easy travel with one ID, and is designed to support the best possible passenger experience: Argus Air security for boarding pass control, Argus Air boarding for self-boarding, Argus Air lounge or Argus V60 lounge for business lounge access.
Significant advance in preconditioned air systems
Adelte
The PCA Eco, developed by the Adelte R&D department, represents a major advance in preconditioned air (PCA) systems and will be on display at Passenger Terminal Expo. This innovative system promises a range of benefits, including a remarkable 30% reduction in electricity consumption. It ensures greater thermal comfort for passengers through precise temperature control and rapid startup times, effectively eliminating frost problems that commonly plague PCA equipment.
Complete systems for baggage handling
Tratec Solutions
Tratec Solutions will be displaying its baggage handling and parcel handling equipment at the expo. The company has more than 300 employees with in-house experience in all key disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and automation. The company designs, produces and installs complete systems for baggage handling, from concept and design to finished installation.
AI to automate lost luggage identification
Idemia
Lost luggage is a major issue in passenger air travel and is costly for airlines and airports. What if there were a way to use AI to reduce its occurrence? For airlines and airports it would mean happy, loyal customers, reduced baggage processing and compensation costs, and more resources to focus on what truly matters, which is passenger safety and security.
Bridging the gap between airside planning and operations
Transoft Solutions
Aerocentral is Transoft Solutions' first SaaS solution for the aviation industry. It enables users to share key airside infrastructural and operational information across teams and departments, through a single, centralized system. Scalable and easily accessible by various stakeholders, the platform hosts specialized applications for operational and technical planning. Transoft Solutions will present this new cloud-native platform at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024.
Portable bag-tag printer
BBC
BBC will be showcasing its portable bag-tag printer, Backtag, at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024.
Robust matching algorithm guarantees fast, accurate verification and identification results
Cognitec
Cognitec has further advanced the operating features and matching accuracy of its FaceVACS-Entry technology. The device quickly takes biometric photos and enables their comparison against facial images retrieved from ID documents or databases. The process also includes presentation attack detection to ensure a live person interacts with the device.
Multilevel tracking
Outsight
Outsight recently unveiled the latest advance in its technology, which it will be demonstrating at the expo.
Delivering impactful innovation
Dar Group
The substantial level of investment in the aviation industry poses an opportunity and a challenge. Dar Group says that the company is being asked to create infrastructure that must endure during a time of unprecedented technological and environmental change.
Latest generation scanning technology
DESKO
Visitors to DESKO’s booth at this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo will discover the latest generation of the company's Penta Scanner family. DESKO says the Penta Scanner 4X's scanning technology is industry leading and it delivers excellent images with a resolution of up to 900dpi.
Seamless baggage handling
Embross
At the highly anticipated Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, Embross will be presenting its leading biometric, self-service technologies and airport management solutions, including its flagship self-bag-drop solution, the VBD (VelocityBagDrop).
Lidar tracking in airports is rapidly evolving
Amorph Systems
The Amorph lidar solution for passenger tracking and line management has been launched as Amorph.senses. Since it was first demonstrated at Passenger Terminal Expo 2022 in Paris, the solution has rapidly evolved and has been deployed for additional uses including retail effectiveness analysis, IATA LoS monitoring, intrusion detection and monitoring adherence to security processes.
The latest technology to streamline airport passenger flow
Magnetic Autocontrol
The passenger experience is an increasingly decisive factor when people book travel. Recent reports reveal that passengers are embracing the use of smart technologies to smooth pain points along their journey. Experience at the airport has become fundamental to passengers’ decision making and travelers are telling the industry loud and clear that the more they are subjected to clunky and inefficient processes, the more likely they are to consider other options.
Seamless automated baggage handling
Materna IPS
Materna IPS will showcase a variety of self-service products at this year’s exhibition, including its newest solution, the Tag.Go Mini. This bag tag kiosk has been available since October 2023 and will be revealed to a wider audience at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024.
Enterprise software management platform
Leidos
Leidos's ProSight is a scalable, open architecture and cybersecure software platform that integrates security screening equipment, threat-detection algorithms and other third-party data. The result is a centralized enterprise-management system that delivers actionable, real-time data to improve operational efficiencies, increase throughput and reduce costs, while enhancing security and threat detection.
Enhancing airport management with AI and smart predictions
TAV Aero
At Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 discover TAV Technologies’ leading AI-powered total airport management suite (TAMS), which according to the company is more than a solution – it’s an AI-driven revolution! TAMS seamlessly integrates flight management, resource planning, commercial management and more.
Digital transformation boosting passenger experience
Hamad International Airport
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has introduced multiple wayfinding solutions that will simplify how passengers move from one place to another. The airport’s approach toward digital solutions for wayfinding was in a response to a two-part problem.
Delivering passenger announcements to cell phones
AviaVox
New technology from AviaVox provides tailored, real-time flight information to any passenger’s device, but is particularly useful for people with hearing loss or who find airports stressful. It is also ideally suited for ‘silent airport’ policies.
New, patent-pending walkway
Fenner Dunlop
Tired of broken-down walkways and the constant need to fix them? Fenner Dunlop’s Starglide belt moving walkways could be the solution. According to the company, the walkways have lower maintenance costs, less downtime and typically last throughout the life of the facility. A new, patent-pending walkway features fewer rotating parts, no grease or oil, and reduces its clients’ energy consumption.
Predictive maintenance and powerful BHS software
Siemens Logistics GmbH
As the saying goes ‘prevention is better than cure’ and with Siemens Logistics’ innovative SmartService portfolio, this proves to be the case. Airports and ground handlers benefit from optimized just-in-time maintenance scheduling and execution, made possible by sensors continuously collecting data on the condition of components such as rollers and carriers.